DeForest
In Dane County, Wisconsin — population 10,915 as of 2020.
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Export Expansion Support Available Through Grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants. Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2026. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports…
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Offers Three Internship Opportunities for 2027
If you are a student or young professional, or you know one, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is offering three internship opportunities in 2027. It’s a hands-on chance to work in agriculture, communications, events, and consumer outreach. Communications Intern The…
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Wisconsin Scores Well In 2026 Forage Analysis Super Bowl
Six Wisconsinites are taking home honors from the World Forage Analysis Superbowl following this year’s event held at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The long-running contest is considered one of the premier forage quality competitions in the industry. It recognizes the…
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Farm Favorites: 5 Stories To Know
The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here’s a look at this week’s top 5…
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Farm Bureau Calls for Diesel Tax Relief as Harvest Costs Climb
Harvest season is expensive enough without adding higher fuel costs to your bill. Leaders from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are asking the Trump administration to provide farmers with temporary relief from high diesel prices. The request includes suspending the…
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What Does It Take To Run For Local Office?
Registration is now open for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Campaign School, a series of local government trainings that will focus on running for local offices like county and town board. Campaign School will walk participants through what it takes to run for local office, from…
EducationIn and around DeForest
See & do
- Anytime Fitness DeForest
- Conservancy Commons Park
- Conservancy Place
- De Forest Public Library
- El Alegre Bar & Events Center
Eat, drink & stay
- American Girl
- Club 51
- Holiday Inn Express DeForest
- Aranda's Mexican Restaurant
- Lantern Resorts - Madison Campground
Shops & services
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DeForest by the numbers
- Area
- 8.5 sq mi (22.01 km²), 0.07 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.7
- Households
- 4,614
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $106,419
- Median house value
- $359,600
- Office
- ACCOUNTANT/TREASURER
- Address
- 306 DEFOREST ST, DEFOREST, WI 53532