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Planning to Stay Ahead: nutrition and budgeting class

Class to be offered Tuesday afternoons in March.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited.  So call ahead to sign up. PTSA Flyer March 2012

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training February 16

Private Pesticide Applicator Training February 16

Rusk County UW-Extension will host a General Farming Private Pesticide Applicator Training and open book exam on Thursday, February 16, 2012.  The session will be held at the Rusk County Extension Office located on the ground floor of the Courthouse, 311 E. Miner Avenue, Ladysmith.  The training begins at 9:30 am and concludes at 3:30 [...]

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Master Gardener Training in Ladysmith starts January 31

Master Gardener Training in Ladysmith starts January 31

Interested in learning how to better manage your yard and gardens and share your gained knowledge with others through volunteer activities? There is still time to register to attend the General Master Gardener Volunteer Program being held Tuesday evenings (6 –9 pm) from January 31 to April 17 at the Rusk County UW-Extension Conference Room. 2012 [...]

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Making Money with Sheep and Goats Presentation on January 18

Making Money with Sheep and Goats Presentation on January 18

Now is a great time to be making money with sheep and goats.  Claire Mikolayunas, UW-Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, will address this topic Wednesday, January 18, 10:30 am at the Law Enforcement Center in the Courthouse in Ladysmith as part of the 2012 Northern Safari of Ag Specialists.   Claire Mikolayunas will discuss ways to [...]

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Farming for Profit – Beef Cow University

Farming for Profit – Beef Cow University

Registrations are still being taken for Beef Cow University until January 23.  Beef Cow University is a 6 week workshop series for existing Beef producers wanting to improve their operation or beginning producers looking to build a successful Cow-Calf Beef business. To learn more, check out this brochure:  2012 Beef Cow University Brochure

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January/February Newsletter

Here is our first newsletter of the new year.  It’s not too late to sign up for the 4-H Clover Plunge and the upcoming Master Gardener classes.  Please take time to browse our newsletter and learn about all of the upcoming programming that UW Extension has to offer.  If the document is too large for you [...]

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Get Ready to Plunge for 4-H!!!

Get Ready to Plunge for 4-H!!!

Get your familiy and friends together for the 2012 CLOVER PLUNGE!  Dress warm and prepare yourself to plunge into the Flambeau River on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Each plunger is asked to get pledges from friends, family, businesses, etc.  All proceeds will go to the Rusk County 4-H Program.  If you are TOO CHICKEN TO [...]

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4-H Leader of the Year / Business – Friend of the Year

4-H Leader of the Year / Business – Friend of the Year

On Saturday, October 22, two prestigious awards were handed out at the Rusk County 4-H Parent / Leader Banquet.  The first was an award for the Business / Friend of 4-H for the 2011 year.  This years award went to the Rusk County Dairy Promoters.  Wally Stanger was in attendance to accept the award.  The [...]

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2011 4-H Achievement Day

2011 4-H Achievement Day

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  The 4-H youth in Rusk County have really worked hard and put a tremendous amount of effort into their projects this year. We had 87 record books turned in to the county this year.  The youth have put so much time and energy into their record books that they are becoming harder and harder to judge. Keep up the [...]

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Thank you to 2011 Jr. Fair Volunteers

Thank you volunteers for all of your hard work at the Rusk County Junior Fair!  Without your dedication our task would have been much more difficult.  Our first year was a success because of you.

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Family Financial Managment offered to Rusk County families

Individual family financial managment/budget counseling is offered through the Family Living Program.  Please call our local office @ 715.532.2151 to set up your free budget counseling appointment today!

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