Taylor County

Many manure pits in Wisconsin are at or close to the top. Spreading is not possible due to field conditions, and some farmers are beginning to haul to neighboring pits as needed. Kevin Erb of UW-Extension Environmental Resources has been in discussion with the Wisconsin Towns Association. Given the seasonal weight limits and road issues, [...]

Develop a personal spending plan. Learn how to keep track of your spending. Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Taylor County Courthouse – Ground Floor Conference Room Meets once a week for 3 weeks. Attendance at all 3 sessions is required. Class is free, but preregistration is required at least one [...]

Raising Heifers in a High Feed Price Environment Join us Monday, April 29 for a workshop all about raising heifers. It will be held at the Abbotsford Library Community Room, 203 First Street (1 block NW of Hwy 13 and Business 29), from 9:30 a.m.—3 p.m. Topics will include: “Getting the herd you always wished [...]

Ag plastics can now be recycled. This includes: White and black: bunker covers and silage bags White/green/brown: bale wrap All others: plastic sacks (no paper), plastic twine, bale mesh Two drop-off days are scheduled for October 2013: Medford – Wednesday, October 16, east of the County Highway Shop, located north of the Taylor County Fairgrounds [...]

Strong Women, Strong Bones Lifting Women to Better Health is an evidence-based strength training program for ages 18 to 90, men and women. The program has a special emphasis on 40 years of age and older and has been shown to improve your physical and mental health: Flexibility Strength Better Sleep Improved Mood Improve Arthritis [...]

The 2013 Taylor County 4-H Cultural Arts Festival is set for Saturday, March 16, at Holy Rosary Social Center in Medford. Liberty and Little Whispers 4-H Club are again teaming up to sponsor and staff the event. 4-H members are invited to display their talents in speaking, drama, music and dance, as well as art [...]