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Ag Plastic Recycling Collection a Success

Green County farmers responded to an opportunity to dispose of waste agriculture plastic from silo bags, wrapped bales, milk house soap and acid containers and plastic twine during a recent one week period at the Green County Landfill.  The collection was part of a pilot project that Mark Mayer, UW-Extension Agriculture Agent undertook with Jim Hunkins, Manager of the Green County Landfill and  several Green County farmers starting in January to explore the  feasibility of recycling agriculture plastics. Read the full new release.

Green County Scissor Clipping Data Begins

First cutting alfalfa is the single most important cutting to farmers because it is 40% of the total season yield and is generally harvested for the milking dairy herd. Yet this is the cutting when forage quality is changing the fastest and is the one that generally has the lowest average forage quality. Because of the importance of this cutting and its generally low forage quality, local Extension offices the state have been doing scissors clipping and reporting forage quality to encourage more timely harvesting. View the data from these twice weekly clipping and analysis of standing alfalfa.

Seasonal Gardening Articles Return!

The sights, sounds, and smells of spring are finally here - and with that is the return of gardening articles written by Master Gardener Volunteer Nina Binkley! To read the articles please check out the South Central Wisconsin Master Gardener webpage.

Articles from past the months and years can also be located in the archives.

Chancellor Wilson Visits Green County

UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor, David Wilson visited Green County on Wednesday, March 5th. The visit was part of his commitment to meet with people across the State of Wisconsin who benefit from the community outreach of UW Colleges and UW-Extension. For more details about the Chancellor's visit, please read the attached news release.

Photo includes (L-R): Bridget Mouchon, Family Living; Alissa Grenawalt, 4-H & Youth Development; Chancellor Wilson; Sarah Burgert, Community Resource Development; and Mark Mayer, Agriculture.

2008 Green County Young Professional of the Year Event Successful!

A young professional who lives or works in Green County was awarded the 2008 Young Professional of the Year Award at the networking event held April 30th at the Chalet Landhaus, New Glarus, WI. Curt Gratz of Co-owner of Computer Know How, Brodhead, WI, won the distinct honor of being the Young Professional of the year! For more details read the attached news release.

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Farm Technology Days Grants Available

The Green County Farm Technology Days Executive Committee is pleased to announce that it will offer grants to area non-profit and public organizations, with preference given to those based in Green County. This grant program is being provided through the remaining proceeds from the 2007 show that was hosted by Green County last fall. The grants will be made available on an annual basis for up to three years, and will be selected by members of the Green County Farm Technology Days Executive Committee.

The main purpose of these grants are to provide funding for the development of new programs or to enhance existing projects related to creating community and consumer awareness as to the importance and impact of agriculture. This would include the development of agriculture educational and leadership experiences for youth and adults in Green County.

Applications for the 2008 grants are due by August 1 and the grant recipients will be announced and receive their funds on September 1, 2008. For more information or to receive a grant application form contact Mark Mayer, UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, at 608-328-9440. The application guidelines and application form is also available for downloading.

Scholarships

Various Green County organizations offer scholarships to graduating high school students and first year college students. To see a listing of the scholarships available, obtain applications, or any other pertinent information, visit the Scholarship webpage. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Mayer at 608-328-9440 or email mark.mayer@ces.uwex.edu or contact Alissa Grenawalt at 608-328-9440 or email alissa.grenawalt@ces.uwex.edu.

Green County Land Atlas and Plat Book Available

The 2006 edition of the Green County Land Atlas and Plat book is currently available at the Green County UW-Extension office. Copies are available for purchase for $25.00. The Green County Farm Bureau distributes the publication that currently features on the cover, the Green County FTD Logo. Copies can also be obtained by calling the Green County Farm Bureau at 608-328-8108.

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