COVID-19 Resources

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Frequently asked questions:

From UW-Madison, Division of Extension

General FAQ for the public


Financial resources

One in three households in the US have already had their income cut or stopped altogether, as reported by a national Pew Research Center survey from March 24. The Division of Extension has compiled frequently asked questions to highlight some common financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Resources for farmers and processors

Considerations for culling, drying off cows etc. Featuring Dr. Heather White (from Dairy Signal, Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin)

Milk disposal – If you or your patrons have been asked to dispose of milk, please keep in mind the guidance that was issued by DNR and DATCP regarding this. CAFO farms should reach out to Chris Clayton at DNR at (608) 333-9265 or via email at Christopherr.Clayton@Wisconsin.gov. Non-CAFO farms should contact Lacey Cochart at DATCP at (608) 224-4603 or via email at Lacey.Cochart@Wisconsin.gov.

Considerations for landspreading webinar (from UW-Madison, Division of Extension)

Milk production reduction and disposal options (compiled by National Milk Producers Federation with input from UW-Extension)

Resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses (from the Center for Dairy Research)

COVID-19 toolkit (from WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (from the CDC)

Central webpage from dairy partners – The Dairy Business Association, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Center for Dairy Research, Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association have created a central webpage that houses a variety of resources for farmers, processors and customers.

ReadyAg workbook – disaster and defense preparedness for production agriculture, designed to help farm and ranch owners plan for and manage disasters (from PennState Extension)


Resources for parents and kids

Dairy education lesson plans for K-12 students (courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin)

Downloadable farm activity pages for kids (courtesy of Filament Marketing)

For kids at home (courtesy of Dairy Girl Network):