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Raising “Backyard” Pigs Program Coming February 8th

Raising “Backyard” Pigs Program Coming February 8th

Are you considering raising more of your own food? There is a growing trend to raising pigs on a small scale to feed family, friends, and perhaps engage in a some direct marketing off the farm. If this sounds interesting to you, please consider joining us for the final Northern Safari seminar of the year.  The [...]

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Heart of the Farm Conference to be held in Birchwood, WI

Contact: Kevin Schoessow or Otto Wiegand, 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914 Jenny Vanderlin, jmvander@wisc.edu 608-263-7795 Mark your calendars! A Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture conference will be held at the Birchwood Public Schools, Birchwood, WI, Feb. 4, 2012. This program provides women with the opportunity to network with other farm women and learn about whole farm [...]

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Use Tax Time to Build Your Financial Security

Statewide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites offer free tax preparation Contact J. Michael Collins, jmcollins@wisc.edu, 608-262-0369 Madison, Wis.—Tax season is the one time each year when many people get the chance to see their complete financial picture. Experts say that by closely examining your tax information, you may find ways to save money and strengthen [...]

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SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE!

The Northcentral Wisconsin Land Stewardship Conference will be April 21st, 2012 The location is Prentice High School, Prentice WI Watch for registration information.            

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Cooperative Extension marks 100 years of working for Wisconsin

Cooperative Extension marks 100 years of working for Wisconsin

  E.L. Luther, the first agent of Cooperative Extension, a division of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, made his rounds on a two-cylinder Indian motorcycle. Photo courtesy of UW-Madison Archives. Contact: Pamela Seelman, (608) 262-9311 or pamela.seelman@ces.uwex.edu Madison, Wis. – Cooperative Extension’s first agent, E.L. Luther, hired in 1912 in Oneida County, made farm visits using [...]

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Healthy Habits Can Save You Money

Contact Gayle Coleman, 608-265-8928, gayle.coleman@ces.uwex.edu We know that not smoking, being active and making healthy food choices are good for our bodies. But what about our wallets? Research shows that healthy habits can save us money. Gayle Coleman, nutrition education specialist with Cooperative Extension Family Living Programs, offers 10 tips for increasing your health and [...]

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There’s a Place for You in 4-H – Enroll Now!

There’s a Place for You in 4-H – Enroll Now!

Wisconsin 4-H!  It’s the place to explore!  It’s the place to “learn by doing!”  It’s the place to build friendships that can last a lifetime! In 4-H, youth are able to learn by doing!  They participate.  They get involved.  They get active in hand’s on learning! They practice leadership.  They can become club officers, activity [...]

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