Large packers and processors have announced that effective January 1, 2019, buyers representing them will only purchase from farms that are BQA or FARM Certified. Most dairy farms are certified with their dairy processor; ask your dairy rep for help in providing your FARM Certification number at the point of sale. This will be in […]
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Green County Land and Water Conservation in coordination with the Farmers of the Sugar River Watershed Group are hosting “Improve Your Soil to Improve Your Bottom Line” workshop on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Albany Lions Club, 402 Cincinnati St, Albany, WI. Topics of discussion will include Cover Crops, Soil Resiliency, No-Till, and the […]
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Are you asking yourself the following questions about your farming operation: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How do you get there? Join Extension in a three day program called “Shifting Gears” for a program that will help farmers figure out the answers to these questions. These classes will be held […]
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Join the Green County Master Gardeners for their 12th Annual Symposium, Garden Inspirations for All Seasons, with “Must Have Ideas for Beautiful Gardens” on Saturday, March 9, 2019, with registration starting at 8:00am, at Peppercorn Banquets, 1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe, WI. Make your dream garden a beautiful reality! At this symposium, you’ll learn about the […]
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This course is for fruit and vegetable growers and others, interested in learning about product safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. All non-exempt farmers will be required to have at least one owner or managerial staff member on site […]
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Green County UW-Extension will be hosting two Pesticide Application Training sessions at the Green County Justice Center 2841-6th Street, Monroe, WI. You need to register in person for a Green County Session and to purchase a training manual. The certification fee is $30.00. No materials will be mailed out. Pre-registration and purchase of materials is […]
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Green County will not be hosting a Tractor Safety Certification Course in 2019, though the program may be re-visited in 2020. If you are looking for a 2019 course for a youth ages 12-15, area options include: January-February Dodge County – January 12, 19, 26 – Registration due January 4, 2019 – Phone: 920-386-3790, https://dodge.uwex.edu/files/2018/11/FILLABLE.2019-Tractor-Safety-Registration-Flyer.FIN_.pdf […]
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An exciting opportunity to learn about the water you drink is being offered to all residents with private wells in the Towns of Decatur, Jefferson, Spring Grove, and Sylvester. However, others in the county may also take advantage of the opportunity to test their drinking water. If you are interested in learning more about drinking […]
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Green County UW-Extension is celebrating National 4-H Week by wearing green! 4-H is a National Youth Organization that empowers six million young people with skills to lead for a lifetime! For more information on the Green County 4-H Program, contact the Green County UW-Extension office at 608-328-9440.
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Photo credit: Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman It was an exciting day for the Green County 4-H program, the community of Juda, and 2 local families especially. On Monday, October 1, the Green County 4-H Dairy Judging team competed for the national title at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, and won. It would be accurate […]
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