Farmers, agronomists, and conservation professionals from around the state of Wisconsin are invited to attend the new, Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference, WWASH, set to be held on December 7-8 at the Kalahari Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. The WWASH conference is building upon the legacies of two pivotal events, the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference and the Discovery Farms Conference.
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Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kevin Bernhardt, Kelly Willfert, and Outreach Specialist, Kaitlyn Davis as they lead discussions and activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans. Workshops start Jan 31, 2024
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UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program is offering FREE educational online programs to help you be more successful in your own yards, gardens, containers – anywhere you grow plants! Our next series, Houseplant Myth Busters, Tool Ideas and Succulent Spotlight, starts soon. Registration is required for each program. Participants can attend only one or all […]
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Steve Okonek, the Agricultural Educator for Jackson and Trempealeau Counties, graciously shared his most recent quarterly Ag newsletter.
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The Flocking Together Workshop is intended for beginning sheep and goat producers. The workshop will immerse participants in learning about nutrition, pasture and parasite management, recordkeeping, reproduction, budgets, and herd health management plans.
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For more than 100 years, 4-H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. 4-H is a U.S.-based network of youth organizations whose mission is “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development”. In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has […]
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When it comes to health, many women are great at caring for others, but often put themselves last. Take time to invest in your own health today! Check out the health topics below and sign up for a FREE one-hour session. During a session, GrapeVine Partners present relevant and engaging information on current women’s health […]
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Dairy farms employ individuals to tend to their livestock and oversee the daily workings of the farm. These personnel are expected to possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle the multifaceted responsibilities associated with dairy farming. Nevertheless, a substantial portion of these workforce members may find themselves lacking in proper training or practical […]
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Bella Holzer (C-FC), Miriam Sandberg (Mondovi), Maya Weir (Durand), and Kailyn Pophal (Durand) are the teen court panel members that heard a case in Durand on September 27, 2023. The panelists used restorative questioning techniques and restorative practices to assign requirements for learning and growth to a youth offender who had a violation in the […]
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The UW-Madison Division of Extension has developed a new online course titled “Becoming the Employer of Choice.” This four-week course is designed for farm managers from farms of all scales. The course is a mixture of self-study and instructor-led discussions with a class of other farm managers from similar disciplines. By taking the course you […]
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