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Calf Management Presentations Available on Web
The cost of raising dairy calves and replacement heifers is a major component in making a dairy operation profitable, but yet sometimes is neglected as a profit center for the farm since no direct income is generated by the replacement herd. Four PowerPoints presented at UW-Extension's Dairy Team 2008 "Start 'em Right... Raise 'em Right" Calf Management Meeting in Brillion are now available in PDF format at the Sheboygan County UW-Extension website >>> |
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2009 Outstanding Young Farmer & Century Farmer Recipients Named
The Partnership for Progressive Agriculture hosted the 77'th Annual Farm/City Dinner on Friday, March 6 at Stoney Creek Inn, Wausau. Peter Arnold was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Young Farmer award and will represent Marathon County at the State Competition next year. Highlights included presentation of Farm Progress Days Scholarships, Century Farm Recognition, and Outstanding Young Farmer Awards. For more information about the Farm/City Dinner and the awards >>> |
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Marathon County Beekeepers
Are you interested in honey marketing and beekeeping issues? Beekeepers play a vital role in helping the agriculture industry and every day gardens. The Marathon County Beekeepers Association provides a number of educational porograms and public services, including the removal of bee swarms. Learn more about the Marathon County Beekeepers Association >>> |
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
The law prescribes when a fence is required, how responsibility for a fence is divided, what a legal fence is and how to resolve disputes between property owners. As growth occurs in rural areas, residential and agricultural uses may come into conflict. Knowing and applying the fence law can help reduce conflicts. Fact Sheet - Fences in Agricultural Areas (6 pages, 23 KB)
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Conserving Energy on the Farm
Harvesting milk requires up to 70 percent of the total electricity used on an average Wisconsin dairy farm. Our new series on Energy Conservation in Agriculture by Scott Sanford focuses on low-cost ways to reduce energy consumption and save money. See the complete series listing >>>
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Ginseng Capital Of The USA
The “unofficial capital” of the US ginseng industry is Marathon County. Information on ginseng products, marketing, research, history and benefits is available at the Ginseng Board website. Established in 1982, this non-profit organization represents all WI ginseng growers. |
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