Hip Hop Dance! Family Camp! Those new sessions have been added to summer camp this year! Invite your friends (they don’t have to be 4-H members) to join you at day camp or a weeklong camp of fun activities this summer. The camp brochure with camp dates, sessions and registration forms is available at [...]
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“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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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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June 2013 June 6th - Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association Meeting at MCOC Room 100, 6:00 pm (Gardening to make a Bee Friendly Environment) June 9th – Breakfast on the Farm at Sunnyslope Dairy, 20507 Sunnyslope Road, Reedsville, 8 a.m. – Noon June 9th – 1st Annual Dairy Dash 5K Run at Sunnyslope Dairy, Reedsville, 7:30 a.m. For [...]
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14. Jun, 2013
The Wisconsin Holstein Association State Picnic wil be held on Saturday, August 17th, at Siemers Holsteins, Cleveland, WI. Join us for food, fellowship, fun, and some amazing animals! Food will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be judging contest, farm tour, Ashlyn “Bingo”, and more! Siemers Holsteins will display their top [...]
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28. May, 2013
Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program has posted a new item, A Champions Guide to Youth Swine Exhibition This booklet is intended for youth producers and exhibitors. The brochure helps youth understand the importance of biosecurity before, during and after exhibitions. The booklet also talks about common swine diseases and reinforces the importance of consulting with a [...]
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15. May, 2013
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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13. May, 2013
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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29. Apr, 2013
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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23. Apr, 2013
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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15. Apr, 2013
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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08. Apr, 2013
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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18. Feb, 2013
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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18. Feb, 2013
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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