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Farm Land Rental Workshop

Farm Land Rental Workshop

The Farm Land Rental Workshop will be held Wednesday, March 14, 1:00-3:00 pm, at the Youth & Ag Center in Lancaster. Please register in person or call the Extension Office at 723-2125 by March 7. Registration fee will be $5 and can be paid at the door. Following is a list of topics that will [...]

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Private Pesticide Training Meetings Set

Private Pesticide Training Meetings Set

Grant County Pesticide Trainings set for February 21, 23 and March 1.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information and dates of the trainings contact the Grant County Extension Office at 723-2125.

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Grant County I & E Club Meeting

Grant County I & E Club Meeting

The next Grant County I & E Club Meeting will be on Thursday, February 9 from 7:00-9:00 pm in Room #492 at Southwest Tech in Fennimore.  Our guest speaker will be Scott Fulton, founder of BioSystem Development, a maker of life science technology, will share his 30 years of experience in developing and testing prototypes.  [...]

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UW-Extension Celebrates Centennial

UW-Extension Celebrates Centennial

It was 100 years ago, in 1912, that Cooperative Extension’s first agent,  E.L. Luther, was hired in Oneida County.  Much has happened in the past 100 years and the centennial creates the opportunity for people to share their memories of Cooperative Extension. Do you have any good pictures or stories to tell about your family’s [...]

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4-H Family Project Day, February 11

4-H Family Project Day, February 11

Project day will be held from 9:30 a.m., to 12:00 noon at the Youth and Ag Center in Lancaster.  The event will be a great opportunity for area families to see what the 4-H program is all about, make neat projects and have fun!  The 4-H Family Project Day is open to 4-H members and everyone [...]

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“ECHO” February, 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” February, 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: What’s Inside and February & March Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, 4-Her of the Month, Volunteer of the Month (Pages 3-6) Scholarships & Projects & Activities (Pages 7-14) Out of County & Animal [...]

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Ag Page

Ag Page

Ag Page is a fall newsletter, prepared by Ted Bay, Grant/Lafayette County Crops & Farm Management Agent and Dave Wachter, Grant/Lafayette County Dairy & Livestock Agent.  For more information on any of the articles below, please contact Ted or Dave at the Grant County Extension Office at (608) 723-2125 or email Ted at  ted.bay@ces.uwex.edu or [...]

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4-H Camp Counselors/Adult Advisors Needed

4-H Camp Counselors/Adult Advisors Needed

(deadline extended to January 20) Camp dates for 2012 are July 14-17 Another fantastic way to participate in 4-H camp is to be a Youth Counselor or an Adult Counselor.  Youth Counselors need to be in the 9th grade or above and a current Grant County 4-H member.  Adult Counselors need to be 18 years [...]

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“ECHO” January 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” January 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: What’s Inside and January and February Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, 4-Her of the Month, Volunteer of the Month, Scholarships, Jr Leader News (Pages 3-7) Projects & Activities  (Pages 8-11) Out of [...]

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“ECHO” December 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” December 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Whats Inside and December and January calendars(Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, Volunteer of the Month, Scholarships, Jr Leader News (Pages 3-7) Projects & Activities (Pages 8-13) Out of County and Animal Science (Pages [...]

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“ECHO” November 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” November 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Whats Inside and November & December Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, North Central Region 4-H Volunteer e-Forum, 4-Her of the Month & Volunteer of the Month, Leader News, Scholarships, Jr Leader News  [...]

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Economic Development Webinars

Economic Development Webinars

UW Extension Grant County will be hosting the following economic development webinars at the UW-Extension Office in the Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster on the following dates: October 26,  ‘Broadband 101: What do consumers need to know?’  @ 10:00 am November 10,  ‘Working with Big Box Stores’ @ TBA For more information on these free [...]

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“ECHO” October 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” October 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: What’s Inside and October & November Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Junior Leader Minutes, Betsy’s Letter, Leader News, 4-Her of the Week (Pages 3-6) Projects & Activities (Pages 7-14) Out of County and Livestock(Page [...]

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“ECHO” September 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” September 4-H Newsletter

  The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: What’s Inside & September & October Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Junior Leader Minutes, Betsy’s Letter, Leader News  (Pages 3-8) Projects & Activities  (Pages 9-14) Out of County and Rabbit Meeting (Page 15)

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Congratulations..Grant County 4H Livestock Judging Team

Congratulations..Grant County 4H Livestock Judging Team

Never when I joined the Grant County 4-H Livestock Judging Team did I ever imagine it would present me the opportunities that it has. Most recently we were invited to judge in Edinburgh, Scotland at the Royal Highland Show, and what an opportunity that was!! Our journey began with a 12-hour plane ride. We landed [...]

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