The 2018 Cow College dates have been announced! January 9 (1-3 PM) at Fox Valley Tech College in Clintonville: Using Genomic Testing to Improve Your Herd by Dr. Kent Weigel, Extension Dairy Genetics Specialist, UW-Madison Premium Beef Program: An Option for Your Dairy Farm? by Dr. Victor Cabrera, Extension Dairy Management Specialist, UW-Madison January 16 (1-3 PM) […]
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Re-enrollments for 2017-2018 are due November 15, 2017. Refer to the Enrollment Guide for more enrollment details. 2018 4-H Enrollment Guide FOR Members AND Leaders The following are important dates to remember when enrolling in 4hOnline: Log on to https://wi.4honline.com and access your account. Basic information you input last year will remain, including projects you were […]
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A new Android app for pricing standing corn silage developed by UW-Extension Agents, Greg Blonde and Ryan Sterry is now available on the Google Play Store (search Google Play Store for “Corn Silage”). This app is useful for both corn silage buyers and sellers. A helpful “how-to” video can be viewed here. Contact Waupaca County UW-Extension […]
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Corn Silage Dry-Down Days When: Wednesdays – September 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: CHS Larsen Coop Feed Mill, Weyauwega and FVTC Regional Center, Clintonville Contact: Clintonville Elevator (800-215-2894), CHS Larsen Coop (800-839-2667), Sara Maas-Pate, FVTC (715- 853-9226), Greg Blonde, UW-Extension (715-258-6230) This is FREE!! Anyone can bring samples. Staff […]
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Friday, September 29, 2017 will be the date for the Farm Management Update for Ag Professionals conference. This conference will be held at Liberty Hall in Kimberly from 9:15 am – 3:00 pm. Cost is $40. Registration deadline is Friday, September 22, 2017. Topic include: “Milk Marketing / Dairy Policy Outlook and Update” “Understanding and […]
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Waupaca County Nutrition Educator Position Available The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is recruiting a part-time AmeriCorps member to serve all of Waupaca County, hosted by the Waupaca County UW-Extension office. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Nutrition Educators deliver nutrition and garden-based education to students grades K-12 with an initial focus on the elementary grades in Waupaca […]
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Waupaca County UW-Extension in conjunction with the Waupaca County Forage Council will host a Summer Field on Wednesday, August 9th at the Bear Lake Resort south of Manawa (N4715 Hwy 22/110, Manawa). The program begins indoors at 10:00 AM with updates from UW-Extension Agriculture Agent Greg Blonde, as well as Waupaca County Land & Water […]
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1. Two educational workshop opportunities coming up: a. Sheep workshop on Thursday, July 20 at Loehrke Farm, N7149 Pine Hill Road, Pine River, 54965. Workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. and pizza will be available. b. Swine workshop on Saturday, July 22 at Wehrle’s Farm, E8283 Seefeld Road, New London, 54961. Time of workshop is 9:00 […]
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Be sure to visit Farm Technology Days in Kewaunee County!! The 2017 dates are July 11-13. This 3-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture….many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. Host Farm: Ebert Enterprises E5083 County Road K Algoma, WI 54201 Visit the website www.wifarmtechnologydays.com for more information on exhibitors, […]
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Waupaca County Nutrition Educator Position Available The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is recruiting a part-time AmeriCorps member to serve all of Waupaca County, hosted by the Waupaca County UW-Extension office. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Nutrition Educators deliver nutrition and garden-based education to students grades K-12 with an initial focus on the elementary grades in Waupaca […]
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We have received many calls over the past two weeks regarding the Rose Chafer. This publication will provide with more information about them. The Lily Leaf Beetle has been found in Marathon and Portages counties. More information can be found here: Lily Leaf Beetle Pest Alert . If you have any questions about pests in your garden or yard, […]
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Northeast Wisconsin farm managers, Ag lenders and other Ag industry professionals are encouraged to attend the annual UW-Extension Farm Management Update for Ag Professionals on Friday, May 5th at Liberty Hall in Kimberly. Topics to be addressed at the update include: Decisions Impacting 2017 Cropping Profitability – Kevin Jarek, Outagamie County UW-Extension Crops & Soils […]
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The graduation of Leadership Waupaca County (LWC) Class XVII is fast approaching. This 9-month community leadership program began back in late August. Since then, participants have learned much about what it takes to be a community leader, the workings of local, county and state government as well as worked on a community project based on community issues […]
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WAUPACA COUNTY FAIR DEMONSTRATION CONTEST will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., at the Little Wolf Town Hall. This is a Waupaca County Fair event, open to all Junior Fair exhibitors. The Fair Board strongly encourages the youth to repeat their demonstrations at the fair and would provide a stage for them. […]
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Latest National Academy of Science Report on GMO’s says… “While recognizing the inherent difficulty of detecting subtle or long-term effects in health or the environment, the study committee found no substantiated evidence of a difference in risks to human health between currently commercialized genetically engineered (GE) crops and conventionally bred crops, nor did it find […]
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Waupaca County Association for Home and Community Education will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships this year to Waupaca County graduating seniors. Applications and references must be postmarked no later than April 7, 2017. No late entries will be accepted. PDF: 2017 Scholarship Application WORD: 2017 Scholarship Application https://waupaca.extension.wisc.edu/files/2010/05/2017-Scholarship-All-Pages.pdf
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2017 Waupaca County Fair Dates: While planning for 2017, please note the Waupaca County Fair dates are August 23-27, 2017. 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 interested in learning more about […]
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Tuesday, February 21 is the date for the 2017 Cattle Feeder Update. This UW-Extension program is free, but advanced registration is required. Reservations can be made by calling our office at 715-258-6231 or the Equity Sale Barn (715-754-5227). Beef Cattle Feeders, Dairy Steer Feeders and Beef Industry Professionals are encouraged to attend. This event will take […]
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WISCONSIN (WLUK) — January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the new president. And there to watch it all happen, will be 31 youth 4-H delegates from Wisconsin. Ahnah Olsen is representing Waupaca County along with Winnebago County’s 4-H youth development educator Kayla Oberstadt. http://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/local-4h-students-will-head-to-presidential-inauguration
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