Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Register by 5:00 pm, Dec 09 at https://go.wisc.edu/2rcpis This year has brought many challenges and surprises to farmers and agriculture professionals across Wisconsin. Join us as we wrap up the year with “2020 Tough Talk: Difficult Conversations, COVID-19, and Taxes”, the final webinar in the “Fall 2020 Farm […]
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UW-Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program announces its Wisconsin Beef Special Edition –virtual series. Extension Livestock Educators, UW Outreach Specialists, and keynote speakers will present current topics on beef production on Tuesday evenings beginning December 8. Each session begins at 7.00 pm CT with a presentation followed by Q & A until 8.30 pm. Join […]
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Madison, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will be starting it’s statewide online virtual ‘Coffee Chats’ Fall/Winter program on Monday November 9th, 2020 at 10:00a.m. and will continue hosting on the 2nd Monday of each month through March 2021 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Full “Coffee Chat” Series: […]
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On August 28, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-65 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-65.pdf) that provided guidance related to President Trump’s August 8 payroll tax deferral memorandum (Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster). The presidential memorandum directed the secretary of the treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment […]
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Farmers and ranchers have a critical insight when it comes to improving their systems. Whether they need to limit off-farm inputs, reduce erosion, create more time for family or community activities, learn marketing skills, or find other ways to enhance their livelihoods, farmers and ranchers can turn to the North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) for […]
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As part of it’s efforts to provide resources to help address farmer mentla health wellness, the Wisconsin Farm Center is hosting a series of QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) virtual training sessions for agriculture service providers, farmers, and the agricultural community. QPR is an intervention method designed to help trainees identify and interrupt mental health […]
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Green County CLEAN SWEEP Hazardous Materials Collection Program Opened on May 2, 2020 and will close on October 31st, 2020 at the Green County Landfill, W2002 County SS, Brodhead, WI. The program will be open to receive Agriculture products as well as Household products for Green County farmers and residents. Hours of Operation: 7AM-3PM (Weekdays) […]
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Mike Doyle, retiring Green County Clerk was presented with the Friend of Extension award at the recent County Board meeting held on June 9th. This award has been presented annually since 1990 by the Extension Green County University of Wisconsin office to recognize individuals that have been provided outstanding support towards conducting UW-Extension educational programs […]
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MADISON – Following extensive discussions with agricultural stakeholders, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is announcing the timeline and eligibility requirements of the Wisconsin Farm Support Program, which will provide $50 million in direct aid payments to Wisconsin farmers who have experienced losses due to COVID-19. Applications for this funding, administered […]
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Media Contacts: Keri Retallick, Wisconsin Pork Association Executive Vice President, (608) 778-7250 Rick Hummell, DATCP Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5041 MADISON – The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have joined forces to start a new program connecting Wisconsin pork producers to local meat processors, consumers […]
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