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New step-by-step guide to municipal energy planning available

Wisconsin municipalities-cities, town, villages and counties-have a new tool in their efforts to conserve energy along with public dollars.

"Municipal Energy Planning: An Energy Efficiency Workbook," created by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Sustainability and Energy Conservation team, was developed for elected officials, administrators and municipal staff who are trying to make their operations more energy- and cost-efficient while reducing greenhouse gases and increasing local energy security.

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Photo of steer at Century Oaks Farm near Lone Rock, WI (photo provided by A. Hady)

Richland County Beef Producers host 3rd annual Field Day

The Richland County Beef Producers and Richland County University of Wisconsin-Extension will host the 3rd annual field day at Century Oaks Farm near Lone Rock on July 18. Registrations are due July 13th.
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Managing in Difficult Times: Profitable Practices for Tough Times

When times are tough -- when commodity prices are low, when there is drought or a shortage of feed, for example -- farmers often ask: "What are the most profitable practices under these conditions?" The answer usually disappoints those who ask it because practices that maximize profitability when "times are good" are the same practices that help maximize profits (or in many cases minimize losses) when "times are tough."
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