Dane County, Wisconsin: Farm & Ranch Directory
16 farm and ranch listings in Dane County, Wisconsin, grouped by category below.
Events in Dane County
- Midwest Horse Fair
Three-day horse fair held since 1979 at the Alliant Energy Center, owned by the Wisconsin Horse Council with proceeds supporting the state equine industry. The next edition is April 16-18, 2027.
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713 | 920-623-5515 | Organizer: Wisconsin Horse Council Official event details - Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Annual Convention
The 87th WAMP convention for meat processors and industry suppliers, held at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton; membership is required to attend. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 9-12, 2026.
Middleton, WI | Organizer: Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Official event details - Wisconsin FFA State Convention and Expo
The 97th Wisconsin FFA Convention drew over 4,000 people, awarded State FFA Degrees to more than 400 members and named the State Stars and new officer team. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 15-18, 2026.
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713 | Organizer: Wisconsin FFA Association Official event details - Organic Cereals Field Walk
Early summer walk through organic small grain trials at the West Madison station. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-06-22.
Madison, WI | Organizer: UW-Madison Division of Extension Official event details - Dane County Fair
A Madison county fair with a carnival, free nightly concerts, animals, youth projects and commercial exhibits held at the Alliant Energy Center. Most recent dates: July 16-19, 2026.
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713 | 608-520-0898 Official event details - Commercial Growers of Wisconsin Field Day
Vegetable and horticulture growers field day at the West Madison research station. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-06.
Madison, WI | Organizer: UW-Madison Division of Extension Official event details - World Dairy Expo
The annual dairy cattle show and trade exposition has been held in Dane County since 1967, with more than 2,600 dairy cattle and visitors from nearly 90 countries. Dates: September 29 to October 2, 2026.
Farms & Ranches in Dane County
- Appleberry Farm
Cross Plains farm with apples, blueberries, pears, pumpkins, raspberries and strawberries.
8079 Maurer Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528 | 608-798-2780
Media & Press in Dane County
- Agri-View
Wisconsin-focused agricultural publication carried on the AgUpdate network, covering local farm stories, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture programs, weather and broader Midwest and national farm news.
WI Website
Organizations in Dane County
- Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development
Statewide 4-H program with state dairy and livestock judging, quiz bowls, horse and dog shows, academies and Fall Forum.
WI Website - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
State agency in Madison that regulates animal markets and publishes the state list of agriculture organizations and associations.
Madison, WI | (608) 224-5012 Website - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
General farm organization with county chapters; runs the annual meeting in Wisconsin Dells, Ag Day at the Capitol, IGNITE and the FFA Farm Forum.
WI Website - Wisconsin FFA Association
Statewide FFA body with 267 chapters, holding its convention each June in Madison with State Degree and State Star awards.
WI - Wisconsin Horse Council
Owns the Midwest Horse Fair, with all proceeds going back to support Wisconsin's equine industry.
Madison, WI | 920-623-5515 Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Dane County
- Dane County Farmers' Market
Producers-only market founded in 1972 that circles the Wisconsin State Capitol on Saturdays and meets Wednesdays on MLK Jr. Blvd, with about 150 summer vendors, moving to Monona Terrace and Garver Feed Mill in winter.
Capitol Square, Madison, WI
Ag Education in Dane County
- UW-Madison CALS Extension and Outreach
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences outreach arm that runs agricultural research station field days around the state.
Madison, WI Website
Helpful Guides for Dane County
- Wisconsin County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Wisconsin county fairs and junior livestock shows: how many fairs there are, who can show, ownership, tagging and ID rules, health papers, YQCA, drug rules, weights, deadlines, the State Fair and how the sale works.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
How the UW-Madison Division of Extension serves all 72 Wisconsin counties: program areas, a short history, finding your county office, and how Wisconsin 4-H membership, enrollment and county fair participation work.