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Play Group

Play Group

Join us for our monthly Play Groups Snacks – Crafts – Games – Songs The first Wednesday of the month in Park Falls The second Tuesday of the month in Phillips Play groups meet from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Call 715-339-2555 to be put on our mailing list.      

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Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled for February 15

Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled for February 15

Farmers and farm workers who purchase, transport, or apply restricted-use pesticides are required to be certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.  To become certified, people must participate in a private pesticide applicator training session offered by the University of Wisconsin-Extension or complete a self-study program also offered by UW-Extension. Price [...]

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You don’t need to spend more for local food:  What $10 a week can do

You don’t need to spend more for local food: What $10 a week can do

Lots of families are still struggling with the slow economy, and we live in an area where people know the value of a dollar.  Local food is a very popular topic all across the country right now, but a lot of people hesitate to buy locally grown food because it might seem more expensive and [...]

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2012 Landowners Conference

2012 Landowners Conference

Northcentral Land Stewardship Conference Saturday April 21st, 2012 Prentice High School Prentice WI Brochure: Northcentral Land Stewardship Conference 2012 Online conference registration and payment            

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“Quick” Tax Refunds May Be Costly Loans

“Quick” Tax Refunds May Be Costly Loans

MADISON – If a W-2 is waiting in your mailbox, you probably want to get your hands on your tax refund as quickly as possible.  If you are thinking about taking advantage of an advertised service that offers “instant tax refunds” or “quick money,” you may want to reconsider. “A quick tax refund may sound [...]

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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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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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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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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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