Public hearing set on agriculture issues in Menomonie
The Wisconsin Assembly Agriculture and Nutrition Committee will hold a public hearing in Dunn County Courthouse, Menomonie, on December 2 starting at 10 a.m. Rep. Richard Shoemaker notes the session will cover bills and farm matters such as farmland preservation, extension services, right to farm, and marketing. Residents are invited. Separately, reports warn of a rat surge costing farmers up to 3 billion dollars, with guidance on control measures and safe use of anticoagulant baits.
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State Assembly Agriculture and Nutrition Committee
Menomonie
Dunn County
Richard Shoemaker
Warning to farmers on peddlers selling farm goods
The state agriculture department warns farmers to beware itinerant salesmen selling animal and farm products. Two Racine County maps suffered lead poisoning after a purchase from a truck with Kentucky plates. Pierce County has seen similar activity in past summers. Call 1-800-362-3020 for information. Bernié Dréwiske, Pierce County agricultural agent.
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Pierce County
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Buffalo County Plat Book Sought by Local Coop Group
The Buffalo County Association of Cooperatives sponsors a new county plat book with officers and board members selling ads before final draft. Uncontacted businesses may reach J J Rosenow Norman Schaffner Harlan Plett Martin Heike or Roy Synstad or contact the Alma extension office for details. Books expected to go on sale about January 1 1982, says Archie Brovold the Buffalo County agricultural agent.
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Norman Schaffner
Harlan Plett
Martin Heike
Roy Synstad
Alma
Buffalo County
When Winter Nights Brought Old Fashioned Wisconsin Fun
A reminiscence of early 1900s Wisconsin life with log cabins and horse drawn transport. Socials featured sleigh rides, dances, and games, followed by home brewed meals and beekeeping chores. Families endured blizzards, milk haulers, and self sufficiency while recalling a Whittier line. Reprinted from We Were Children Then Volume 1.
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