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Hay Stocks at Record Low Levels

From the May 10 Crop Production Report: Hay stocks on farms: All hay stored on United States farms May 1, 2013 totaled 14.2 million tons, down 34 percent from a year ago. This is the lowest May 1 stocks level on record. Disappearance from December 1, 2012 – May 1, 2013 totaled 62.4 million tons, [...]

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4-H Model Rocket Workshop

4-H Model Rocket Workshop

Join the Star Splitters 4-H Club in a fun program to build and launch your own model rocket! The June build sessions will be at the Manitowoc County Office Complex: Wednesday, June 5, 6-8 pm Monday, June 10, 6-8 pm The build sessions are not mandatory this year. We will have the rocket kids available [...]

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Breakfast on the Farm

Breakfast on the Farm

You are invited to attend the 2013 Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm on Sunday, June 9th! Sunnyslope Dairy, LLC, (owned by Keith and Amy Mack, children Trevor and Derek; and Corey and Dianne Behnke, and son Alex) invites you to come out and tour the farm after a great breakfast prepared by the Manitowoc [...]

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Manitowoc County UW-EXTRA Office Newsletter

Manitowoc County UW-EXTRA Office Newsletter

Manitowoc County UW-Extension extends the knowledge and resources of the University of Wisconsin to people where they live and work. We are Manitowoc County’s educational network for engaging people and our community in positive change. See how we affect lives in Manitowoc County. May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 [...]

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Badger Dairy Camp

Badger Dairy Camp

Dairy Youth – Register by FRIDAY, MAY 17th, to be a part of the 2013 Badger Dairy Camp!! Badger Dairy Camp will be held June 9-11, 2013, at the UW-Madison Campus in Madison, WI. Enjoy 3 fun filled days of dairy activities! Attending Badger Dairy Camp is a great opportunity for campers to solidify their [...]

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Pullet Surprise Youth Contest

Pullet Surprise Youth Contest

The 27th Anniversary Pullet Surprise Youth Contest An extraordinary opportunity for young people with an interest in poultry In an attempt to promote the breeding and exhibition of purebred poultry among Wisconsin’s youth, the Wisconsin International Poultry Club invites interested youth to apply for the Pullet Surprise. The lucky winners in each of two categories [...]

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2013 Farm Technology Days

2013 Farm Technology Days

“Agribusiness… Cultivating our Future” 2013 Farm Technology Days Flyer Be sure to visit Farm Technology Days July 9-11 at Breezy Hill Dairy in Barron County. This 3-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture…many practical applications of recent research findings & technological developments. EXHIBITS UW-Extension’s Applied Technology Center – Ideal maternity pen; smartphone [...]

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4-H Demonstrations “Learn by Doing”

4-H Demonstrations “Learn by Doing”

  Congratulations to these participants in the county-wide 4-H Demonstration Event held April 18th! They continue to improve their skills and confidence in the public arena, while teaching others about some very interesting topics! Pictured : front row (L toR): Kenny Haberland, Nathan Robison, Reagan Isselmann, Isaac Isselmann, A J Schneider back row (L to [...]

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Harvest of Hope Fund

The Harvest of Hope Fund (HOH) may be a resource for Wisconsin farm families facing power cut-offs because of overdue power bills or needing to buy feed due to the drought of 2012.  HOH is a faith-based emergency fund for Wisconsin farm families administered by the Madison Christian Community.  It has granted over 1,500 gifts [...]

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2013 WI State Fair

2013 WI State Fair

The 2013 Wisconsin State Fair Youth Center Bed Request for Junior Livestock exhibitors is now available.  We have mailed the information to all Junior livestock exhibitors from the 2012 Fair. The information is also available on Wisconsin State Fair’s website:  http://www.wistatefair.com/wp/news-and-updates/ and  http://www.wistatefair.com/wp/junior-livestock/

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2013 4-H Pinewood Derby Results

2013 4-H Pinewood Derby Results

  2013 Greased Lightning Club Awards 1st Place Cleveland Clever Clovers 4-H Club 2nd Place Clarks Mills Good Sports 4-H Club 3rd Place Taus Livewires 4-H Club 2013 Cloverbud Winners 1st Place Matthew Fischer Silver Lake 4-H Club 2nd Place Mitchell Zutz Clarks Mills Good Sports 4-H Club 3rd Place Mariah Austreng Cleveland Clever Clovers 4-H [...]

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How to Deal with Stress and Transition

Job loss can create a great deal of added stress to any family. During this time of transition, there are resources to help you cope with your emotions and help you move forward. Openly Express Emotions Value Transcendence and Spirituality Be connected to others Be Flexible Use collaborative problem solving Resiliency Talking with Families Managing [...]

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Want More Money in Your Pocket?

It is tax season again and everyone wants to use all the tax credits available to them. 2012 Tax Year – Limits will change for 2013 WANT MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET?   If you’re eligible, you can get money just by mailing in a tax form.                 [...]

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Work Permits for Eligible Young Undocumented Immigrants or “Dreamers”

In June 2012 the Secretary of Homeland Security announced DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a new federal program that temporarily defers deportation and grants work permits to young undocumented immigrants. Applicants must prove that they arrived in the United States before the age of 16 and were under 31 as of June 15, 2012; [...]

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