The Waupaca County UW-Extension will be offering a series of webinars on farm succession and estate planning. Cost is $5.00/person per session OR $40 for the entire series for 2 farm family members. Pre-registration is required. To register contact our office at 715-258-6231 or email: dana.nelson@wisc.edu . Limited to 18 participants per session. The webinars […]
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REMINDER: There will be a sheep workshop on July 14, 2016. For more information: https://waupaca.extension.wisc.edu/sheep/
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Wild Parsnip and Spotted Knapweed are common invasive plant species that have a lot of people asking, “How can I get rid of this stuff”? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer, but these UW-Extension publications will help you better understand what you’re up against and the options available to eliminate or at least limit further […]
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Federal law gives everyone the right to a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus every 12 months (but not a free score). UW-Extension makes it easier to review your report through our “Check Your Free Credit Report” campaign. This public website lets you sign up for reminders to check your […]
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A seminar on “Tile Drainage on Agricultural Lands – What you need to know” will be presented at Crystal Falls Banquet Hall in New London on Tuesday, March 22. Registration is at 9:45 with the program running from 10:00 – 4:00. The cost is $30/person if before March 16 and $40/person after March 16. A complete program […]
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The Waupaca County UW-Extension office is looking for an intern to work on an exciting new project. Waupaca County’s Latino/Hispanic population has grown significantly in the past 10+ years. Waupaca County UW-Extension’s “Building Bridges across Communities” aims to support a community effort to understand and meet the needs of the Latino/Hispanic population, identify and empower […]
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February/March Waupaca County 4-H Newsletter: 2016 Waupaca County Fair Dates: While planning for 2016, please note the Waupaca County Fair dates are August 24-28, 2016. Check out the Waupaca County Fair website at http://waupacacountyfair.org/ for more information. Elections for the 4-H Leaders’ Board will be held at the March Association meeting. If any leaders are […]
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Check out the current issue of the Waupaca County UW-Extension Ag Newsletter by Greg Blonde. 2015 December Agriculture Resource Newsletter
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Welcoming Club Environment The County Fair and the start of a new school year bring with them much interest and excitement for new families wishing to join 4-H. When we receive phone calls, our process is to talk about the ages and interests of the children, and provide information about the opportunities available. We follow […]
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Check out our Fall issue of the Waupaca County Extension Impact. We have great articles by each of our educators as well as an update on Connie Abert and a welcome from our newest staff member, Sherry Weise who joined our office this month as a program assistant. Fall 2015 Extension Impact
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Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) Nutrition Educator (50-80%) Waupaca County Working Title: Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) Nutrition Educator (50-80%) Waupaca County Official Title: Associate Instructional Specialist Location: Waupaca County UW Extension Office, 811 Harding Street, Courthouse, Waupaca, WI 54981 Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time Application Due Date: September 8, 2015 Read More… Job Locations: Waupaca Job Categories: Education
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Greg Blonde recently received the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during their Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference July 15 in Sioux Falls, SD. This award is given to Agents with more than 10 years of service in Cooperative Extension and have exhibited excellence in the field of […]
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Unlike grain producers, dairy farmers have an option to enroll or change coverage level each year through the new farm bill “safety net” program called Dairy Margin Protection. It’s a voluntary program designed to pay out when income over feed costs falls below a selected coverage level between $4.00 and $8.00/cwt. However, the farm must […]
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Waupaca County UW-Extension welcomed Jessica Beckendorf as the new Community, Natural Resource, and Economic Development Educator in December. After graduating from Manawa High School, Jessica obtained a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, and a master’s degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Jessica […]
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PRESS RELEASE Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI54981 Phone: (715) 258-6230 FAX: (715) 258-6232 Title: Waupaca County Implements of Husbandry (IoH) Local Meetings Author: Greg Blonde As farming has modernized, agricultural equipment is now larger and heavier than ever. Although this can improve efficiency, it also raises concerns about the impact large […]
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The 2014 Waupaca County Agriculture: Value & Economic Impact brochure is now available. It can be found along with a new document on Corn Drying 2014-2015 and the November Agriculture Resource Newsletter by clicking the Agriculture Button on the top of this page. You will find many other informative pieces of information there as well. […]
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There is a new video series from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the University of Wisconsin Extension that outline the new Implements of Husbandry (IoH) law. DATCP Communications Director states “These training videos are designed to give farmers and local government officials […]
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Over 70 people attended the Dairy Margin Protection Program on Wednesday, September 3 at Crystal Falls in New London. There was a lot of great information presented. If you would like any of the handouts from the presentation, they are listed here for your reference. FSA DMPP Summary Fact Sheet DMPP Sept 2014 Buying and Selling Corn […]
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There are several great educational opportunities this August and September that are available to Waupaca County farmers and Ag professionals. Check them out in the August edition of the AG Newsletter from our Ag Agent, Greg Blonde. 2014 Aug Ag Newsletter
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Recently several people have stopped in our office to request this publication on Boxelder Bugs. Boxelder Bugs_0
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