Manitowoc County

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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/

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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.                 [...]

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; [...]