The Tractor and Machinery Certification/Training program has been available for many years to 14 and 15 year old youth wishing to operate tractors and farm machinery for non-related parties (for hire). In addition, Wisconsin Law (Act 455) requires any child under the age of 16 (minimum 12 years of age) who operates a farm tractor […]
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We are looking for a 4-H Food Stand Manager! Major Duties: The purpose of the 4-H Food Stand Manager position is to ensure the successful operation of the Association’s Fair Food Stand. Personal contacts and quality output are of major importance in promoting the 4-H organization in our area. Typical, though not all-inclusive duties […]
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Link to fact sheet with additional recommendations for flooded corn where water was over the ear Rain events during August produced localized flooding affecting numerous corn fields. Recent high winds combined with saturated soils have resulted in lodged corn. All this is occurring at the dent growth stage (R5) as we head into corn silage […]
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Over the past few days, we have received a substantial amount of rain that has caused flooding of roadways, fields, gardens, and homes. As we clean-up, and assess damage, it is important for producers to think about contamination of their produce and crops. Remember, with flood waters, it is more than washed away soil. The […]
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Congratulations to all the teams for partaking in the STEPS Challenge! The following teams FINISHED the challenge by walking all the way from Monroe County, WI to Monroe County, NY and BACK!! Alive at Five Holy Walkamolies Monroe County Milers Pam’s Peeps Sweet Steps The Sole of Monroe Wine & Wisdom Congratulations to Pam Pipkin […]
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e-Cloverlink 1st Week of April, 2018 Gardening Workshop: There is a Terrarium/Dish Garden workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2018 10 am – Noon Where: Sparta Floral, 636 E Montgomery St, Sparta What: Sparta Floral will help our 4-Hers create a Terrarium or Dish Garden. Starting with an empty dish or tank that you bring […]
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An updated Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey of the cost for common farming operations is available from USDA-NASS: 2017 Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide The data were collected last fall. For most operations, the cost has increased 1% to 3.5% since the 2013 survey (the last one done).
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Monroe County 4-H is going to create a public photo album.These photos can be used to promote Monroe County 4-H on social media and new releases. They can also be in club brochures or member record books. The link to the folder is: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NYOP5GhRdWqpBLGKlSywwomyflBkqp0M?usp=sharing . These photos will respect wishes of the parents expressed in 4-H Online […]
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The Sept./Oct. 2018 Cloverlink is here. Cloverlink Sept./Oct. 2018 Cloverlink Contents Pg 1 Joshua’s Jottings Pg 2 Calendar/District Responsibilities Pg 3 Club News Pg 4 Committees List/Club News Cont. Pg 5 SPIN Club Information/Volunteer Process Pg 6 Record Book Info/Cloverbud Corner Pg 7 Project Info/Enrollment Info: wi.4honline.com Pg 8 Horse Project Tack and Craft […]
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UW Extension offers a variety of low-cost exercise programs for many different ability levels! Check out the flyer below for a brief description of each, then click the links below to get a more in-depth look! Click here to learn more about the STRONGBODIES program! Click here to learn more about the Walk with Ease […]
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