HIGHLIGHTS
If you have a passion to start farming, here’s an opportunity for you. . . . .
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers training and mentoring program emphasizes business planning and pasture-based farm management. This program gives you a head start in pasture-based dairy or livestock farming through distance learning in flexible classes, internships and networking opportunities. What do we offer?
• 15-week Pasture-Based Dairy and Livestock Seminar, held weekly, led by experienced graziers, business leaders and UW faculty
• Local facilitators at your site to lead class and provide materials and discussion
• An introduction to area farmers, lenders and agriculture professionals to help with your farming career development
• Internships (2-6 months) on Wisconsin dairy or livestock farms
• Option to receive credits toward a UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course degree or WI Technical College program
• Events and resources to introduce you to successful farmers: conferences, pasture walks, farm tours and Internet contacts
• Scholarships for tuition and internships
• Assistance identifying opportunities to start your own farm business
Classes begin November 12, 2009 and run through March 11, 2010. They are held Thursday’s from 11:00 am - 1:15 pm (bring your sack lunch). Classes are being offered in Price, Rusk, and Taylor Counties. The location(s) of the seminars will depend on registrations.
Please contact the Price County UW- Extension Office at 339-2555 for a complete copy of the seminar agenda. Topics of the seminar series include economic, environmental, and agronomic principles of managed grazing; milking center design; dairy, beef, goat and sheep production; organic marketing and herd health; farm selection, design and remodeling; winter feeding and housing strategies; and goal-setting and farm enterprise development.
During the course, students may develop a business plan for their own current or desired farm operation. An optional final class consists of the opportunity to present these plans to a panel of successful farmers and agricultural lenders.
Registration:
Cost will be $200.00 for the full 15 week session with payment to ‘UW-Extension’ due November 5th to the Price County UW-Extension Office, 104 South Eyder Avenue, Phillips WI 54555.
For $15.00 per class you may attend individual classes. Payment per class is due one week prior to start of each class.
FAMILY FINANCIAL PROGRAMS FOR 2009
Do you need help in gaining control of your finances? You will get help in answering these questions – Where does your money go? What do you want to spend your money on? And How do I keep track of my spending?
Also covered will be Managing Family Credit and Debt. This session will help you understand credit, determine how much credit you can afford, debt reduction and repayment strategies and an optional computer analysis.
The cost is $10.00 and you have many dates and times to choose from in two locations – Phillips Normal Building or the Park Falls Library. Classes will be held at 10 a.m. – noon OR 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Phillips dates are:
Park Falls dates are:
Be sure to call and register at the UW-Extension Office at 339-2555.
There’s a Place for You in 4-H – Enroll Now!
Wisconsin 4-H! It’s the place to explore! It’s the place to “learn by doing!” It’s the place to build friendships that can last a lifetime!
In 4-H, youth are able to learn by doing! They participate. They get involved. They get active in hand’s on learning!
They practice leadership. They can become club officers, activity leaders and project leaders. Members develop skills that prepare them for the real world!
4-H members belong! They have a sense of pride in their 4-H club’s accomplishments and are able to share the pride with the 4-H community and the larger community around them.
In 4-H members explore the world around them! 4-Hers are able to choose from a variety of projects that include animals, arts and crafts, foods, theater and much more! As they explore these projects, 4-H members build skills that can last a lifetime.
No matter where you live, there is a place for you in 4-H! For more information on 4-H in Price County, contact the UW-Extension Office at 339-2555 or go online at www.uwex.edu/ces/4h.
A list of 4-H club contacts is listed under 4-H Clubs. Feel free to contact a club in your area for meeting time and place. Financial aid Information for Students and Parents
A new website will help students and parents navigate the confusing world of funding higher education.
The Project on Student Debt (http://projectonstudentdebt.org) is a free source for information and resources that include:
Borrower’s guide (based on the numerous July 1, 2008 changes)
Current loan policy initiatives
Find out how the credit squeeze impacts the student loan industry
Information borrowers can use both before and after borrowing loans
Overview of current loan terms and rates
Resources/assistance for borrowers having trouble with their loans
State by State student loan indebtness data
Student loan tips for recent graduates
Up-to-date info on the new Income-Based Repayment option
Up-to-date info on the new Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Check this site out before you make student loan decisions. |
