Gardening Inspirations for All Seasons
Backyard Gardening
The South Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association is presenting their Third Annual Gardening Symposium “Gardening Inspirations for All Seasons – Backyard Gardening”. This years’ symposium will feature Trudi Temple, author and founder of Market Day. Her book Trudi’s Garden weaves personal memoirs, vibrant photography and instructional tips and recipes into a rich guide for gardening and living. She has appeared on numerous local and national TV programs, including HGTV. Other Symposium topics and demonstrations will include Herb Harvesting & Preserving, Composting, Leaf Casting, Flower Arranging and Rain Gardens.
This symposium is open to the public. Experienced gardeners and novices are encouraged to attend. Seating will be limited and is on a first come basis. Refreshments, lunch and resource materials will be provided. Cost is $30.00.
For more information or to register, contact Mark Mayer, Agriculture Agent at 608-328-9440. Print out an informational brochure and registration form for the program. |
2010 Green County Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification
Youth who are 12-16 years old who will be operating tractors or self propelled farm machinery on public roads for their own family, and youth 14-15 years old who need the federal certificate of training for employment on farms will want to attend this certification course. Class size is limited to 30 participants.
Youth must be able to sit securely in the operators seat of a tractor, fully depress the clutch and be able to reach all of the controls. Tractors used for this course will have seat belts and they will be properly fastened for safe operation. Youth should have the strength to shift, steer and hook-up equipment to the tractor. Youth will be required to attend the 24 hour course, take a written test, and a driving exam in order to successfully complete this program!
Registration is due March 15th and the fees are $30.00. For more information, contact
Alissa Grenawalt, 4-H Youth Development Agent at 608-328-9440 or for a more detailed list of the class dates, please print a  brochure. |
Getting organized
and staying that way!
If you are drowning in piles of paper or overwhelmed with clutter, like it or not, it’s time for you to get organized. People spend an average of 22 minutes a day looking for things around, or on, their desks. Now is the time to schedule those lost minutes into productive activities to get rid of the miles of piles.
Where does it go? Here is a simple guideline for keeping your various papers organized and current.
Set goals and make a plan for success. Knowing where things are, and having a system that works for you, can actually free you!
For more information on this topic contact Bridget Mouchon, Family Living Educator in Green County at 608-328-9440. |
All farmers and their employees who load, mix, handle or apply "restricted-use" pesticides must complete a pesticide applicator training course and pass a written exam every five years. There is a $30 fee for materials per private applicator. Applicators receive a training manual and study guide to help them prepare for the training session and evaluation.
Two training sessions and one test only session will be held for Green County farmers in 2010. Approximately 40 Green County producer’s certification will expire before the 2010 crop season and will need to be re-certified. All of the sessions will be held in the Justice Center Multipurpose room, Monroe
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