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Kenosha County Agricultural Programs

 

Disposal of Hhousehold Hazardous Waste

PDF Format Watch Your Waste! (14 Pages, 295 KB) The proper disposal of household hazardous waste is extremely important in order to prevent contamination of our waterways, soils and the environment in general.  This guide is an attempt to give the residents of Kenosha and Racine Counties information about the proper disposal of a variety of household items. (Updated July 2009)

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Nurturing Your Idea to Market

Interesting in starting a farm business?  The Nurturing Your Idea to Market is a 5-week program that will offer both web based and in-person workshops to help move you from the idea stage to the action stage. Classes meet February 2nd thru March 9th -- both On-line and in-class. Click here for more information.

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Wisconsin Tractor Safety Program
Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties are working together to provide a tractor safety course for youth ages 12-15. It is required by the state of Wisconsin that any youth under the age of 16 that is driving farming implements on roads be certified and participate in a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Program.

stay tuned for information on the 2010 classes. Classes will be held from 8am to noon June 21 - 25 and 28, 2010 at the Burlington High School. Registration information will be available in early 2010.

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Annie’s Project is an opportunity for farm women to learn about farm management skills and strategies in a comfortable setting

• Provides resources and information to improve your farming operation
• Classes are small
• Participants are other farm women from your county/area
• Opportunities to network with other farm women in similar situations

Annie's Project Workshop

2009 Classes are over

Watch this website for future workshops.
Thank you to all who attended in 2009.


Related Links of Interest

Crop year Land Lord Statement

PDF Format Land Owner's Statement( 1 Page, 20.9 KB ) A link to the Farm Service Agency landowner form.

PDF Format Land Operator's Statement ( 1 Page, 32.9 KB ) A link to the Farm Service Agency operator's statement form.

Pesticide Applicator Training UW-Extension's pesticide applicator training website. For more information call the Kenosha or Racine County UW-Extension office or e-mail rose.skora@ces.uwex.edu

 

UW-Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Information and resources on agriculture in the state of Wisconsin.

 

A Link to Farm Fresh Atlas
Farm Fresh Atlas of Southeastern Wisconsin A listing of farms, farmers markets, and related businesses in southeast Wisconsin.

 

A Link to Savor Wisconsin
SavorWisconsin.com is an online directory and resource for consumers across the world to find food and agricultural products and services from the state of Wisconsin. The website offers you the most advanced search capabilities to find your favorite Wisconsin products, and the ability to find new favorites! Wisconsin invites you to savor the food and agricultural products from this great state!


STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Kenosha or Racine County, please contact:

Rose Skora
Community Agriculture Educator 

Monday in alternating counties
 
Kenosha County Office Hours:  Tuesday & Wednesdays
Kenosha County UW-Extension
19600 - 75th Street
Bristol, WI 53104
Kenosha County Phone: 262-857-1945

Racine County Office Hours:  Thursday & Friday
Racine County UW-Extension
County Office Building
14200 Washington Ave. (Highway 20)
Sturtevant, WI 53177-1253
Racine County Phone: 262-886-8460

Email: rose.skora@ces.uwex.edu