Upcoming Programs:

Community Resource Development

Kewaunee County Buy Local Forum
Buy Local Forum
May 15 , 2008, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
The Kewaunee County Buy Local Forum will present local business owners and community leaders with an opportunity to learn the economic and social impact of local consumerism. Come and discover how your business can benefit from "local" business-to-business commerce. Click for more information.

Agriculture:

Assisting Cows With Calving: Dairy Workers' Training
June 23, 2008, 1-4 pm, at El-Na Farms, E4029 Pheasant Rd, Algoma.
The session will provide basic information on assisting cows with calving. Program will be offered in English and Spanish and taught by Dr. Matt Schaeffer, DVM, Dairyland Vets. Interpretation provided by Carolina Pinzon. The session is limited to 20 people, cost is $25. Register soon by calling 920-388-7141.

4-H Youth Development:

4-H Arts Camp: October 4-5, 2008.
If you're in Middle School, grades 6-8, don't miss 4-H Arts Camp! Where else can you go to one place to learn about music, drama, visual arts, photography, communications, and juggling. For more information or forms contact Jill at (920)388-7135 or click on the following link: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/artscamp/index.cfm

Shooting Sports Competitive Shoot:

The next competitive shooting sports competition will be held on June 7, 2008 at the DePere Sportsman's Club in DePere, WI. Disciplines include: Archery, .177 Pellet Air Rifle, Shbotguh/Trap, .22 Rifle, and Wildlife Conservation. Contact : Steve Hettmann 920-864-2915 (evenings) or Randy Boden 920-339-8782. Registration Deadline: May 23, 2008. For forms or more information contact the UW-EXtension office or visit the following website: 2008 Competitive Shoots

Kewaunee County Agriculture's Value and Economic Impact

Agriculture is an important economic force in Kewaunee County. It includes hundreds of family-owned farms, related businesses and industries that provide equipment, services, and other products farmers need to process, market and deliver food and fiber to consumers. The production, sales and processing of Kewaunee County's farm products generates employment, economic activity, income and tax revenue for the county.
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Avian Influenza - Should I Be Scared?
There has been a great deal of news about avian influenza recently. Stories have ranged from doomsday predictions to those who say it is all being overblown. So, should you be concerned? Yes, you should be concerned.

Read the facts about Avian Influenza

HIGHLIGHTS

Foghorn Newsletter
View or print a copy of our latest Foghorn newsletter. A monthly collection of information for Kewaunee County in our areas of expertise: Community and Natural Resource Development Education, Agricultural Education, 4-H Youth Development, Family Living Education and Home And Community Education .

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MISSION

With an office in each Wisconsin county, Cooperative Extension develops practical educational programs tailored to local needs and based on university knowledge and research.

County-based Extension educators are University of Wisconsin faculty and staff who are experts in agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, natural resources, family living and youth development.

Extension county-based faculty and staff live and work with the people they serve in communities across the state. Extension specialists work on UW System campuses where they access current research and knowledge. Collaboration between county and campus faculty is the hallmark of Cooperative Extension in Wisconsin.