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When the Ground is Frozen, Start Thinking about Calf Jackets!
One question asked each fall season is “When do I start putting calf jackets” on? Basically when the ground is frozen, calf jackets are put on the calves who are 3 weeks or younger!
Learn more from regional dairy educator Tina Kohlman on best cold-calf care management practices to help your calves thrive through winter in this WFRV Midwest Farm Weekly interview!
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Saving for Post-Secondary Education
Saving for Post-Secondary Education is a campaign led by UW-Madison Division of Extension county educators to promote the benefits of saving for college, answer common questions about saving for higher education, and provide information about how you can get started.
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FDL Fresh 5 Farmers Market Donation Program
Food insecure individuals are often faced with challenges to accessing healthy foods. Low income neighborhoods frequently lack grocery stores, individuals may have transportation issues, and healthy foods may be more expensive as opposed to quick, processed foods.
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Why Test Manure?
When considering manure nutrients, composition varies widely based on animal species, bedding type and moisture level. In this Bumper Crops Video - the NPM team discusses why farms should sample their manure, particularly as they consider how that manure can be used as part of their Nutrient Management Plan.
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4-H Family Learning Day Seeks Adult Presenters
Do you know how to do simple car maintenance, crochet/knit, or sand and paint a piece of wood? Have you ever decorated a cake, grown vegetables, or created scale models of trains/cars? Would you be interested in learning with youth how to build a rocket, how to work with animals, or how to make balloon animals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be a 4-H volunteer!
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5 Holiday Shopping Tips From Economists That Will Save You Money
Behavioral economists occupy the branch of economics that deals with psychology as much as numbers. They focus on how consumers like you spend money—and the tricks and habits that can keep you from accidentally overspending.
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Check out the NEW Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook
This year’s dry summer had most of us constantly clicking refresh on our weather apps, wondering when we could count on the next measurable rainfall to keep our crops moving forward. Extension saw the need and benefit of providing updates from climate experts to ag producers and professionals to help make sense of where we are and where we are going weather-wise.
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Strengthen Family Bonds through Traditions
Dec 21 I 1 am or 6 pm I REGISTER
Explore how traditions can help your family connect and stay together. Ideal for parents of any age child.
Rent Smart: Train the Trainer Event
Jan 17, 24, and 31 I 10 am - 2 pm I REGISTER
This program is designed to help professionals to get familiar with the Rent Smart Curriculum and gain confidence in teaching.
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AGRICULTURE EVENTS
Sheboygan Co. Winter Soil Health Workshop - Camp Y-Koda
Dec 12 I 10 am - 3 pm I REGISTER
A full day of soil health and regenerative ag knowledge. Hear from industry experts, farmers engaged in regenerative practices, and the Sheboygan Co. Planning & Conservation specialists.
Dairy-Forage Day
Dec 14 I 10:30 am I REGISTER
A focus on dairy forages,nutrition, and management this day long meeting will focus on field to feed, use of copper sulfate footbaths, and cover crops as feed and soil and water protection.
Badger Dairy Insight Webinar: Udderly Efficient-Management Strategies for Optimal Performance
Dec 19 I 11 am I REGISTER
Information: Faith Reyes and Carolina Pinzón, newly appointed statewide Dairy Outreach Specialists at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension, will be presenting this webinar to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of effective dairy animal handling, grouping strategies and their impact on efficiency in the parlor and beyond.
WI Women in Agriculture Conference
January 12-13, 2024 (rescheduled from November) I REGISTER
The Annual Wisconsin Women in Agriculture conference provides research-based and practical educational opportunities for all women interested in any aspect of agriculture. The conference features speakers involved in agriculture, evening entertainment, and opportunities for networking with other agriculture organizations, sponsors, and other participants.
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An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
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