Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification Starting in 2018, Wisconsin will replace the MAQA program with the YQCA program, a youth education certification program on the issues of animal welfare, food safety and character education. For 2018, this certification will be required of: Green County Fair Swine Exhibitors – must complete and […]
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Green County UW-Extension is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification course. This course is for Green County youth ages 12-16 wishing to receive their state or federal certificate and to learn about tractor and machinery safety. Registrations are due Monday, March 5. The class is limited to 20 participants, and […]
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Ralph Johnson & Dan Ziegler were presented with the 2017 Friend of Extension awards at the recent Annual Meeting of the UW-Extension and Green County Agriculture Instructors. This award has been presented annually since 1990 by the Green County University of Wisconsin-Extension office to recognize individuals that have been provided outstanding support towards conducting UW-Extension […]
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Green County 4-H Shooting Sports recently received a donation from the Green County Coyote Hunters Club to help support 4-H shooting sports programs. The Green County Coyote Hunters Club has a mission to control predator populations by hunting coyotes and fox with the aid of dogs; to promote safety, fellowship, and good sportsmanship; and to […]
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Green County Volunteer Network Launched On “Giving Tuesday” The Green County Volunteer Network formally launched on “Giving Tuesday”-November 29th, 2016.This network will be an online tool that allows people to connect with volunteer opportunities in Green County. It helps community members easily find ways to use their skills and interests to volunteer in Green County. […]
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Please help the members of the Green County HCE organization in raising funds to award scholarships to graduating seniors in Green County that are relatives of an HCE member or a member of a Green County 4-H Club/FFA or FLCA. Schwan’s Cares uses online shopping to eliminate the hassle of money handling and product distribution. […]
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If you are new to 4-H, and have not yet selected a 4-H club to join, please first take a look at our Green County 4-H Clubs website. September 3 – November 1 is our primary enrollment period for both NEW enrollments and Re-enrollments. Youth must be enrolled by November 1st, if they wish to […]
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed for the first time in Green County, in a private yard in the Town of Decatur. The county is already under quarantine for EAB because of quarantines in neighboring counties, so this new find does not change anything from a regulatory standpoint. It should remind county residents of the […]
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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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