April is a special time in 4-H to say thank you to the volunteers. April 15-21 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. It is a chance to thank all those who make our 4-H program the best it can be.A volunteer is: Very valuable person, One who makes a huge difference in a youth’s life, Loves [...]
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Cooperative Extension has served the citizens of Wisconsin since 1912, and will spend 2012 celebrating 100 years of education and outreach to families, youth, farmers, businesses and communities. Cooperative Extension is a unique partnership of counties, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Wisconsin working together to help people put knowledge to [...]
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We encourage everyone to EXPLORE the variety of the activities listed and DISCOVER WAUPACA COUNTY. Our county supports activity as one of the most important strategies to healthier lifestyles. We also value the tremendous natural resources located within our county and would like to promote parks, trails and rivers for all to enjoy. This map [...]
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08. May, 2012
Attention all Horse and Dog Project members: Mark your calendars for the start of your upcoming weekly project trainings! Weekly Horse Project meetings will begin on Wednesday, June 6. Meetings will be held on June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, and will all take place from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Check [...]
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02. May, 2012
The Waupaca County Forage Council is again sponsoring the annual PEAQ (Predictive Equations for Alfalfa Quality) first crop alfalfa monitoring program this year. Field data from cooperating farms/consultants will be available late April and into May to help improve timing of first crop this year. With the unusual weather that we have experienced, this program is [...]
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25. Apr, 2012
Each year farmers in Waupaca County pay land owners an estimated $3 million in rental payments to raise crops on their land, covering 50,000 acres, nearly 25-30% of all cropland in the county. Farmland rent payment is an important source of income for rural landowners, but it is also a “growing” expense for farmers. The [...]
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03. Oct, 2011
Finding time to dedicate to staying healthy can be difficult. The Center for Disease Control recommends at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. For working men and women it can be especially problematic to find time to make those healthy lifestyle choices. MapWalk was one of the resources that I found useful with [...]
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03. Oct, 2011
The Waupaca County 4-H Leaders’ Association is offering 2012 plat books at various locations around the county and the UW-Extension Office at the Courthouse in Waupaca. Plat Books may also be acquired from Waupaca County 4-H members and clubs. 4-H members benefit from the sale of these plat books through trips, workshops, festivals, camp, [...]
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14. Jun, 2011
Congratulations to Waupaca County Environmental Youth Connections and Waupaca County Schools (Clintonville, Iola-Scandinavia, Marion, Waupaca and Weyauwega-Fremont) for receiving Wisconsin Environmental Educational Board Grants for $5000 each. This grant money will support these schools and communities in connecting classroom curriculum with local natural areas in their schools, communities and in the county. For more information on this [...]
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April/May 2012 4-H Forecast
2012 marks 100 years of Cooperative Extension in Wisconsin
Explore & Discover Waupaca County
