Three Green County area youth were recently selected to receive scholarships from the South Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Association (SCWMGA). The scholarships are funded through proceeds of the annual Plant Sale sponsored by the Master Gardener volunteers and awarded to qualifying youth who are enrolled in secondary education in a horticulture related field of study. [...]
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UW-Extension in partnership with Monroe Clinic and G.U.P.P.Y will be holding a forum on May 18, 2012. Who should attend? Everyone. Community members, family members, and professionals. All of our speakers will talk about things that are important to both everyday people and professionals, and won’t talk over anyone’s head. Down to earth, practical, and [...]
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A celebration with Purpose, Vision and Goals UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Wisconsin in 2012. This year, we plan to celebrate 100 years of Cooperative Extension history through stories highlighting changes that show the importance of our current and future work. This centennial is an excellent opportunity for us to recognize [...]
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The final report of the year-long study of the Cheese Country Trail is complete. This collaborative effort of local groups and UW-Extension was designed to assess how many people are using the trail, the user characteristics, and the user perceptions of the trail conditions. The final report is an overall evaluation of local economic impacts [...]
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16. May, 2012
Three dairy and grain producers in the Pleasant Valley watershed near Mt. Horeb will host a no-till tour and field day on their farms on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with lunch following the field day. Participants will meet at Kellercrest Farms, 1141 County JG, Mt. Horeb, in the field [...]
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25. Oct, 2011
The Green County UW-Extension office annually presents an award to a local individual in recognition of their outstanding commitment to UW-Extension’s educational outreach and research programs. Nancy Faith of Monroe was presented with the 2011 Friend of Extension award at the recent fall harvest event featuring antique farm equipment hosted at the Bob and Nancy [...]
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09. Jun, 2011
Wisconsin Bookworms ™ is a partnership between the Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education (WAHCE), University of Wisconsin-Extension Family Living Programs and Wisconsin Public Television. The program provides eight free books per year to children who otherwise might not be able to own them. Volunteer readers attend preschool classrooms, reading books and providing classroom [...]
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11. May, 2011
Wisconsin Agriculture land sold without buildings, increased 1% in value from 2009 to 2010, but has declined 17.8% from it’s high in 2006. The value of WI farmland sold with buildings decreased 3.3% from 2009 to 2010. In Green County Ag land sold without buildings sold for an average price of $3,535/acre in 2010, down 3.4% from [...]
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07. Jan, 2011
Green County 4-H & FFA youth should take the opportunity to visit and apply for many of the scholarships available for continued education. The scholarship titles include the links of the website or the actual application. If you have any questions regarding the scholarships, please contact the Green County UW-Extension office at 608-328-9440.
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01. Jun, 2010
Quilts, always a beloved symbol of comfort, family, heritage and community will provide a warm invitation to the rural countryside of Green County. Vibrant quilt patterns will be painted on pre-built 8’x8’ wooden squares. Each quilt will be painted by a team of volunteers and will require a willing barn owner to donate hanging space [...]
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Master Gardener Award Scholarships
Healthy, Mindful Living & Understanding Depression Forum to be Held
Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration kicks off!
Cheese Country Trail Survey Results Published!
