MONROE — The Green County Land and Water Conservation Department, along with University of Wisconsin-Extension Green County, are teaming up to hold a Nitrate and Farm Income Diversity Seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Green County Justice Center, Multi-Purpose Rooms, 2841 6th Street, Monroe. 

Groundwater Education Specialist Kevin Masarik, UW-Stevens Point, will be talking about the high levels of nitrates in Green County water. He will explain where high levels come from, how to lower the levels and if cover crops would help. 

Masarik is an integrated specialist with UW-Extension who focuses on groundwater and drinking water quality education toward populations served by rural residential well systems. Other aspects of his work include understanding the relationship between agricultural land use and water quality, geologic-related groundwater contaminants and utilizing the center’s well water data to educate the public about important groundwater quality concerns where they live. 

Gene Schriefer, Iowa County UW-Extension agriculture educator, will discuss ways to make more farm income but not through traditional methods. Schriefer is a grazing specialist who has been working with livestock since 1984 and has served as an extension agent since 2009. 

This seminar is free and RSVPs are appreciated by calling the Green County Extension Office at 608-328-9440. 

Questions or additional information may be directed to Tonya Gratz, Green County Land and Water Conservation technician, at 608-325-4195 or to Jackie McCarville, Green County UW-Extension ag educator, at 608-328-9440.