Manitowoc County

Click here to some UW-Extension programs and outreach in the county.  Family Living Programs

Make plans now to attend this informative production clinic on Friday, February 17th. The clinic is offered in 2 locations that day, Cobblestone Creek in Brillion and Rock Garden Supper Club in Green Bay. Registration fee is $25 per person at either location. Pre-registration is required by February 10th. Click here for more information and registration [...]

Make plans now to attend this highly informative seminar on raising quality dairy heifers in Wisconsin. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, at Liberty Hall in Kimberly. Genomics, nutrition, and other topics to be discussed. Advance registration is required. Registration fee is $30 per person, due by February 21st.  Click here for brochure and [...]

The care and well being of cattle is the state of Wisconsin is important to consumers and farmers alike. This conference will help producers improve the care of their cattle and gain a better understanding of the consumer’s perception. The Midwest Dairy and Beef Husbandry Conference will be held Thursday, March 1st, ath the Alliant [...]

Come join the fun while we celebrate the dairy producers and agribusinesses of Manitowoc County! The pizza party will be held at Luigi’s Restaurant in Manitowoc, on Tuesday, April 3rd, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door, and include all-you-can-eat pizza, milk, and ice cream. It [...]

To make women more aware of the danger of heart disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and partner organizations are sponsoring a national campaign called The Heart Truth®. The campaign’s goal is to give women a personal and urgent wakeup call about their risk of heart disease. Each year, a growing percentage of [...]

You may be able to get money just by mailing in a tax form!  Check out the link to determine if you are eligible for federal and state tax credits including: Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, and the WI Homestead Credit.  Pass on the information to others who could also benefit from a return that could pay [...]

Community Partners in Literacy members are dedicated to seeing that all adult residents of Manitowoc County have an affordable, person-centered literacy experience that encourages the understanding of basic English language skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  In collaboration with the Lakeside Distribution Plant staff and workers, a one-on-one tutoring program will begin with employees [...]

UW-Extension’s Local Government Center helps educate members of the public in Wisconsin, in particular locally elected or appointed officials and those who aspire to hold office, about local government structures, laws, and procedures in the State of Wisconsin. Whether you are a high school student writing a report, a resident contemplating running for your town [...]

We live in a global market and our dairy industry is reflecting that. Click here for more information on understanding the changes taking place in bulk tank somatic cell monitoring.