Fit Oshkosh, Inc., an organization dedicated to improving racial equality and building a welcoming and inclusive community, is seeking Black entrepreneurs from Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties to participate in a study of their experiences in starting or running their business in Wisconsin. According to Rajon Hall, who is conducting the interviews […]
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With the weather finally cooperating, farmers are working around the clock to complete spring planting. While farmers rush to get the seeds in the ground, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions farmers not to make hasty decisions when securing financing for the growing season.
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Scissors cut information will be available on the Extension Outagamie Alfalfa Scissors Clip Hotline and on the website (info listed above). We will likely begin sampling on either Monday, May 20 OR Thursday, May 23 depending on growth. Results will be posted the day after sampling is done. Samples will continue to be collected Mondays & […]
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help dairy producers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The 2018 Farm Bill authorized DMC, a voluntary […]
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Madison, WI – Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture is offering six conferences throughout Wisconsin during the months of March and April 2019 for Wisconsin farm women. Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture workshop series is a University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension program committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education […]
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced that USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management […]
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What is a Joy Conference anyway? The 2019 Joy Conference planning team is excited to announce our speaker line up for the February 2, 2019 conference. Outagamie County UW Extension is very pleased to be offering the 2019 Joy Conference that will be held on February 2, 2019 at the Fox Valley Lutheran High School […]
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The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee is once again offering Youth Pig Project scholarships. These scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to development of life skills and career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.
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Enhance your landscape professional skills and appreciation for sustainable landscape. March 5 and 6 | Liberty Hall, Kimberly Enhance your professional skills for sustainable landscaping and provide current industry information. Workshops for landscapers, lawn care professionals as well as hardscape and other elements will be held both days. Download the brochure to learn more and […]
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Outagamie County Forage Council Announces Scholarship Opportunity The Outagamie County Forage Council is proud to sponsor a $500 educational scholarship for a deserving youth entering or already enrolled in post-secondary education in the area of agriculture. The award is designed to recognize outstanding individual accomplishment and achievement. Students completing their senior year of high school […]
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