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Lunch & Learn Food Preservation Webinars

Lunch & Learn Food Preservation Webinars

SPECIAL PROGRAM Steam Canner Research Monday, June 3, 7-8:30 p.m. FOOD PRESERVATION LUNCH & LEARN WEBINARS: MONDAYS, NOON – 1:30 P.M. June 17   Making Jams & Jellies – Preserve the taste of perfectly ripe fruit in homemade jams and jellies and consider new gift ideas in jellied fruit and vegetable products. July 1       [...]

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Input Needed to Help Improve High Speed Internet Connectivity in Wisconsin

Input Needed to Help Improve High Speed Internet Connectivity in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Public Service has partnered with UW-Extension and other organizations to assess the broadband needs and gaps in our state. Your responses will help identify where there may be a need for improved service or learn lessons about best practices in areas where service is adequate. We are asking for a few minutes of [...]

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Let’s go fly a kite with STEM Night!

Let’s go fly a kite with STEM Night!

Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly? Join us for STEM Night on Monday, May 13, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where we will discover more about kites, why they soar and how we can easily build our own! We’ll even take them on a test flight. The program will be held [...]

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Sign up now for the 2013 Summer 4-H Camp

Sign up now for the 2013 Summer 4-H Camp

Youth in grades 3-8 are invited to join us for four days and three nights of fun and learning at this year’s Taylor/Lincoln County Summer 4-H Camp, June 17-20 at Trails End 4-H Camp in Bruce. Older youth counselors and adult staff will lead programs in nature, recreation, crafts, campfire activities, canoeing, science, music, drama [...]

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Download the 4-H newsletter

Download the 4-H newsletter

The May/June issue of the Taylor County 4-H Newsletter is now available. It’s time to get geared up for summer and the many opportunities 4-H offers! In this newsletter, you will find: Our new Record Book is here! Check out the new format the empahsizes goal-setting, reflection and life skills. We’ve even got pages for [...]

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Steps to address overflowing manure pits

Steps to address overflowing manure pits

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, [...]

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Managing Your Money Class – July 2013

Managing Your Money Class – July 2013

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 [...]

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The Next Generation

The Next Generation

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 [...]

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Ag Plastics Recycling – October 16 and 17, 2013

Ag Plastics Recycling – October 16 and 17, 2013

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 [...]

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Strong Women April – June 2013

Strong Women April – June 2013

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 [...]

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4-H Cultural Arts Festival

4-H Cultural Arts Festival

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 [...]

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