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Scholarships

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Each year, the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board awards a number of scholarships to students in their third and fourth years of college pursuing a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities. Second-year students studying in a two-year program are also eligible to apply. […]

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Pesticide Applicator Training

Save the date for 2024 Pesticide Applicator TrainingManuals must be purchased online at patstore.wisc.edu/secure/items/private BROWN AND DOOR COUNTYDATES AND LOCATIONS January 18, 9:00AM-NOON – Face-to-face training2019 Technology Way, Room #113, Green Bay, WI 54311 Online training and exam – March 28, 9:00AM-Noon421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Scan the QR code to register for […]

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2023 Corn Dry Down Moisture Results

September 6, 2023 Results Maximizing Corn Silage Yield and Quality by Kevin Jarek Corn silage is unique compared to other multicut forage systems, such as alfalfa, as there is only one opportunity to harvest the crop annually. Therefore, farmers, agronomists, and agricultural professionals must diligently monitor corn silage acres to identify the optimal harvest time […]

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Century and Sesquicentennial Farm/Home Applications Now Available

The Wisconsin State Fair applications for the 2024 Sesquicentennial and Century Farm and Home Programs are now available. Download the forms here, or call the Extension office at 920-388-7141 to pick up a copy. Please note the application deadline – March 1, 2024 2024 Century Farm or Home Application 2024 Sesquicentennial Farm or Home Application […]

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Extension Implements Regional Agriculture Staffing Strategy

        The University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension Agriculture Institute is moving to a structure of having regional educators across the state. Northeast Wisconsin is one of the first regions to implement this staffing strategy. Counties involved in this transition include Brown, Door and Kewaunee Counties. Regional educators will provide research-based education to […]

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2020 Custom Rate Guide

The 2020 Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide was compiled by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Wisconsin Field Office, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Agriculture Webinars

Check out the recent webinars for Agriculture. Videos are listed from newest to oldest. ___________________________________________________ Video length: 35 minutes Reframing Tough Conversations for Success – with Tina Kohlman, Dairy and Livestock Agent, Extension Fond du Lac County; and Steph Plaster, Agriculture Educator, Extension Washington and Ozaukee Counties Video length: 18 minutes Video length: 17 minutes […]

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Agriculture Impacts in Kewaunee County

Agriculture is a vital part of the economy in nearly every Wisconsin county, whether urban or rural. Family-owned farms, food processors, and agriculture-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity while contributing to local income and tax revenues. The economic impact varies from county to county as do the commodities. […]

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Wisconsin Farm Center Provides Support

Are you in need of help with financial planning, conflict management or counseling services? The Wisconsin Farm Center can help. The Wisconsin Farm Center provides information and support to farmers and their families in order to help grow Wisconsin’s agricultural economy. The Center partners with industry groups, government, and educational entities, and other stakeholders in the […]

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