Wisconsin Fund divides pollution funds through public workshops
The DNR invites west central Wisconsin residents to help allocate 1.2 million in nonpoint pollution control money. Two daylong workshops set for Saturday will review watershed reports, select up to three watersheds per region for final funding, and focus on landowner cooperation and local agency readiness. Participants should prepare written statements and contact John Vodacek or Jim Baumann for details.
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Kurtz to assume dual role in Wisconsin agriculture leadership
Dr. Gary Rohde appoints 62 year old Kurtz as executive assistant to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection secretary effective February 1. Kurtz will also serve as a special assistant to the DNR secretary, spending about sixty percent of his time in the executive role.
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District One Eau Claire offers farm classes beginning soon
District One Technical Institute Eau Claire schedules five farm related courses over ten weeks starting within two weeks. Dairy herd management and farm electricity run 8 to 10 pm with Jan 29 and Jan 30 starts respectively. Beekeeping for beginners starts Jan 30 and the part-time farmer begins Jan 31. Landscaping starts Feb 5. Fees are 6.50 per class. Dr Don Ahrens at 715-836-3935 for details.
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Farmland Tax Law Meetings Planned in Pepin County
Three final meetings to study farmland preservation tax benefits are set for Pepin County townships. Sessions occur Waterville January 29 at 8 pm, Pepin January 31 at 8 pm, and Albany February 5 at 1 30 pm. County agent George Oncken and staff will explain current law and township obligations. The Pepin County Board will discuss a zoning ordinance and preservation plan on February 13 with a public hearing beforehand.
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FFA plans Hall of Achievement at National Center
The FFA announces plans for a Hall of Achievement in Alexandria Virginia inside the National FFA Center to honor agriculture and its sponsors. A $600000 fund drive is under way through the National FFA Foundation with aims to preserve history and educate members and the public through exhibits and a research library. Threshold supporters include business industry foundations and FFA chapters with a public library and resource center for students and attendees. Donald McDowell coordinates the foundation drive at Box 5117 Madison Wisconsin 53705. A second item notes a January 31 meeting in Pepin County to discuss dairy herd reproductive efficiency and herd health led by UW Extension veterinarian Dr John Anderson. All farmers are invited.
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Madison
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