Manitowoc County

Most persons do not abandon the responsibility to care for an elderly loved one because of work. Instead, they cope as best they can to balance what are often conflicting sets of responsibilities. However, as family caregiving demands increase, there is a greater probability of adverse work-related adjustments; particularly for women caregivers. Findings from both [...]

Attend Alpaca Odyssey at LondonDairy Alpaca’s, Sunday, May 27, from 10 am to 3 pm. LondonDairy Alpaca’s is located at 6827 Hwy 147, Two Rivers, WI. There will be spinning demonstrations, opportunities to feed and hug the fiber animals, entertainment, and more! Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food [...]

4-H Youth – make plans to join in the fun and learning opportunities at the 2012 Poultry and Rabbit Fun Day on Saturday, June 2, at the Manitowoc County Expo Small Animal Building. Activities include: 9:00 am  Pullorum Testing for Poultry – no charge for 4-H Youth (all poultry entered in the 2012 Manitowoc County Fair MUST [...]

SAN FRANCISCO – May 16, 2012 – With media reports of suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth becoming increasingly common, communities are grappling with the urgent need to identify interventions to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior among LGBT youth. However, until today, no “Best Practices” have been identified or designated to help [...]

Whether you compete in Trail Class or just want to de-spook your horse, this is a great opportunity to expose your horse to potentially scary things and gain more confidence for both you and your horse. The Obstacle Fun Clinic will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Morning Star Ranch, 2209 Riverview Lane, Cato, WI. [...]

Please join us for the 2012 Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference – December 12-13, 2012 at The La Crosse Center – La Crosse, Wisconsin Presented by River Country RC&D and Wisconsin Farmers Union Featuring: Laura Jackson, Author of “The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems,” Professor of Biology at the University of [...]

Below please find the results from this year’s first alfalfa quality monitoring  program conducted by the Manitowoc County Forage Council.  As in the past, the results are based on the use of a PEAQ stick.  PEAQ stands for Predictive Equation for Alfalfa Quality.  Adjustments are then made to estimate the harvest date for that particular field.  [...]

Don’t miss the 2012 Farm Technology Days July 17, 18, and 19 at Heideman Farms and Sugar Creek Farm in New London, WI. The show is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The show is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Go to Outagamie Farm Tech Days for more information!

Housing is one of the central aspects of our communities and households.  It is an essential sector in the U.S. economy and  primary land use in nearly every community. A document prepared by Laura Brown and Andrew Bernhardt provides an overview of demographic changes that will affect community housing needs, and highlights four critical housing [...]

  Labor Department statement on withdrawal of proposed rule dealing with children who work in agricultural vocations   WASHINGTON   – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work in agricultural vocations: “The Obama administration is firmly committed to promoting family [...]