Washburn agent resigns to return to school
Lynnette Becker leaves Washburn County 4-H and youth and horticulture agent post to pursue elementary education at UW Madison. The Montello native says the move reflects a planned career change after nearly four years in extension, noting limited advancement without graduate study and similar non monetary rewards in teaching and extension work.
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Becker leaves Washburn County extension for family farm ties
UW Madison graduate Ms. Becker, a pioneer as one of Wisconsin’s first female extension agricultural agents, is shifting from a dual 50/50 role to a 75/25 youth emphasis. She reflects on her career, mentors, and plans to return nearer her Montello dairy farm while remaining open to future extension work and 4-H volunteering.
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Wisconsin DHI Convention Set For Aug 26 27 At Madison Inn
The fourth annual Wisconsin DHI convention themed Together We Can will run August 26 and 27 at the Madison Holiday Inn Southeast. More than 800 DHI supervisors lab personnel office staff directors councilmen extension agents are expected. Main seminars cover linear somatic cell count reporting new genetic base for AI dairy promotion forage testing and sales promotion. Commercial exhibitors will display DHI equipment and related services.
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