PROGRAM AREAS

	Agriculture
	Community Development
	Family Living
	Horticulture
	Nutrition Education
	4-H Youth Development

OFFICE RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES

	Marathon County Government
	InfoSource
	UWEX Cooperative Extension
	UWEX Publications

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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

Wisconsin's largest outdoor agriculture show will be hosted by Marathon County in 2011. The announcement came April 9, 2008 at the WFTD Annual Meeting in Madison. The 2008 Show will be held July 15-17 at County Aire Farms in Brown County. For more information about the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Show >>>

Pharmaceutical Take-Back Event — June 7

Flushing medications down the drain or placing them in the trash can contaminate ground and surface waters. Theft and misuse of medications is on the rise. Marathon County is offering you an opportunity to bring in unused pharmaceuticals for proper disposal. The goal is to protect you and the environment by offering safe disposal options. Bring medications in their original containers. You may black out personal information. Law enforcement will be on site for safety. One day only, Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10 am - 2 pm TWO LOCATIONS - Hazardous Waste Facility, 301 Alderson Street in Schofiel and at Marathon City Municipal Hall, 311 Walnut St, Marathon. For more information contact John Schlicher, Marathon County Health Department at (715) 261-1922.

The Switch to Digital Television is Coming

Are you ready? Television broadcasting is moving from an old standard – known as “analog” – to a new standard called Digital TV. After February 17, 2009, all television broadcasts will be exclusively digital, most including Wisconsin Public Television have already began to offer digital programming. Viewers who have cable or satellite shouldn't have to upgrade. Digital TV provides crystal clear pictures and sound and more programming choices. Learn more about the switch from analog to digital >>>

Marathon County Farmers Honored in National “Small Farm” Award Competition

Mark and Dawn Mroczenski operate a small dairy grazing operation in the heart of central Wisconsin. Their farm was recently nominated from Wisconsin and placed third in the national Lloyd Wright Small Farmer of the Year Award. The Mroczenskis were nominated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin. Watch the video: low-bandwidth | high-bandwidth | Read the full USDA/NCRS press release >>> (3 pages, 84 KB)

NEW 2008 Plat Book & Marathon County Land Atlas Available

Marathon County Land Atlas & Plat Books are available at the UW-Extension Office and several other county locations. Platbooks are a convenient reference for local governments, businesses, and the general public. Proceeds go to Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation to help fund various 4-H programs. Marathon County platbooks are published every two years. To learn more about the Marathon County Plat books or to purchase >>>

4-H Cookbooks Now Available!

Help raise money for the 4-H Leaders Federation and buy a nice gift for someone at the same time! Don’t forget Christmas will be here soon – or a shower gift – a birthday gift – or a wedding gift. The long-awaited cookbooks are finally in! They look great and were worth the wait. The books are just under 500 recipes and have a spiral bound hard cover. We think you will be pleased at the quality. For more information, including purchasing >>>

4-H Community Clubs

4-H provides real-life experiences for youth through practical, learn-by-doing educational programs. It is for all youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school). Wherever you live, rural or city, 4-H has something for you. 4-H activities help youth develop self-esteem, become responsible young adults, gain a sense of belonging and improve decision-making, communication and leadership skills. To learn more about 4-H programs in Marathon County, visit the 4-H web page >>>