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October 2011

From orchard to table, via canning, drying and freezing
Many apple varieties grown in Wisconsin ripen in early to mid-October, so orchards around the state are bursting with fruit ready to be picked. These apples can be eaten fresh or baked into pies, but there are
Cooperative Extension
Oct 11, 2011
Wisconsin 4-H dairy cattle judging team places third at World Dairy Expo
Twenty nine teams from across the country competed at the 2011 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison on Monday October 3. The 4-H team from Wisconsin placed third overall in a very
Cooperative Extension
Oct 07, 2011
Chancellor Ray Cross Named to UW Study Task Force
Ray Cross, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Extension and University of Wisconsin Colleges, was named today to serve on a task force to study the future of th
UW-Extension Chancellor's Office
Oct 03, 2011
Koop To Be Inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame
CHEVY CHASE, Md. – Tamara Koop, Waukesha, Wis. will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on October 7 for her lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H. Honored by the National Association of Ext
Cooperative Extension
Oct 03, 2011
Google partners with Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network
America shops online and can’t find half of Wisconsin’s small businesses: 97% of shoppers look for goods and services online and 48% of Wisconsin small businesses do not have a website. Google and partners i
University Relations
Oct 03, 2011

September 2011

Agriculture yields big bucks in Wisconsin counties
Along with dairy, can you name other agricultural commodities that contribute to Wisconsin’s $60 billion agricultural industry? If you guessed cranberries, Christmas trees, ginseng, maple syrup and vegetables -
Cooperative Extension
Sep 30, 2011
OSHA Recordkeeping Webinar scheduled for Oct. 18
Agricultural employers who want a better understanding of the OSHA 1094 Recordkeeping and Reporting of Injuries standard are invited to join a webinar offered on Oct. 18, 2011 from 1-3 p.m. The webinar will
Cooperative Extension
Sep 30, 2011
UW-Extension to host Pest Management Update Meetings throughout Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Extension specialists in weed science, plant pathology and entomology will present the latest information on pest management and biology for Wisconsin field crops at the annual Pest Mana
Cooperative Extension
Sep 30, 2011
Feeder Skills training module added to UW-Extension’s Dairy Worker Training Program
As dairy producers update their barns and milking facilities and add more cows to their herds they need consistent, reliable employees who have been trained in modern dairy practices and have the skills to comp
Cooperative Extension
Sep 27, 2011
Explore the brisk outdoors at Upham Woods Autumn Splendor, October 8
Looking for fun family activities that showcase the bright colors and cool temperatures of fall? Visit the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center October 8 for an afternoon full of education and activity that will
Cooperative Extension
Sep 27, 2011
Interested in growing hazelnuts? Find out more by attending the Wisconsin Hazelnut Field Day
Hazelnuts growers, current or prospective, are invited to attend the 2011 Wisconsin Hazelnut Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1-4 p.m. at New Forest Farm in Viola, Wisconsin. The event is hosted by the Unive
Cooperative Extension
Sep 23, 2011
Chancellor Ray Cross Announces 2011 Chancellor’s Awards Recipients
Employees and partners from across Wisconsin were honored for their exemplary contributions to University of Wisconsin-Extension, the University of Wisconsin Colleges, and Wisconsin’s quality of life
UW-Extension Chancellor's Office
Sep 23, 2011
Enrollment for University of Wisconsin Online Bachelor's Degree is up 36 Percent Across 4 UW Campuses
Course enrollments for the online Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program are up by 36%
Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning
Sep 22, 2011
National Farm Safety Week lasts 7 days, but farmers encouraged to practice safety 365 days a year
National Farm Safety Week, September 18-24, is a time when farmers are reminded to take precautions to prevent farm related injuries and fatalities said Cheryl Skjolaas, University of Wisconsin-Extension agricu
Cooperative Extension
Sep 22, 2011
Independent Learning Option Offers Undergrads Hope They Can Graduate on Time
With UW campus add/drop deadlines approaching, students struggling to complete their course schedule will be relieved to know there’s a solution. UW Independent Learning, a unit of UW-Extension.
Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning
Sep 20, 2011

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