Rusk County

Hurry and sign your child up for tractor safety before the class fills.  This course is open to youth ages 12 years old and up (as of June 18, 2012).  The class will be held June 18-21, 2012 at the Rusk County Fairgrounds from 9am – 3pm daily.  Youth must attend everyday.  The cost is [...]

The Fairest of the Fair Contest is looking for boys and girls  who are interested in being the spokesperson  and representative of the 2012 Rusk County Junior Fair and it’t activities.  The Fairest of the Fair serves as a marketing representative, attends area events and parades, and represents Rusk County throughout Wisconsin.  Rules are listed [...]

Save the date!!  A heads up that a fun and FREE nutrition and budgeting class will be offered at the UWEx office in September 2012.  Please see the flyer below for more information.  Small incentives including a recipe card box with recipes will be given to each participant that completes the series. PTSA Flyer Sept 2012 [...]

Would you like to start a garden but need to know more about how to do it?  Or have you gardened in the past but would like to know more?  Join us on Thursday afternoons from 1:45 until 3:00 through out the summer to learn more. Check out the attached flyer for more information or [...]

Hazardous Waste Collection & Disposal for Farmers Since 1990, the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has provided grants and technical assistance for collecting farm chemical wastes and unwanted pesticides.  Formerly known as the Agricultural Clean Sweep, this program has safely collected nearly three million pounds of chemical and pesticide wastes from both active [...]

Hot off the press!  Our May / June Newsletter is filled with activities for the whole family.  If it is too large to open, please view individual sections in separate program areas. May / June Newsletter

Now there is even more to recycle in Rusk County.  Check out our new 2012 Recycling Flyer to see what is new.