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4-H Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Opportunities

4-H Camp Kinnissippewa is seeking 4-H Camp Counselors in grades 9-13 to help plan, implement, teach and implement safe programs at our Buffalo, Pepin, Pierce, Trempealeau County 4-H overnight camp June 28-30, 2016. Training is provided. We are in need of skilled youth leaders poised to meet our growing demands! Apply on or before February 15, […]

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4-H 2016 Air Rifle Sessions Begin

2016 Buffalo/ Pepin County 4-H Air Rifle Sessions kick off January 5, 2016 at the Pepin Sportsman Club N 10076 Sand Ridge Road Pepin, WI 6:00pm-7:30pm. Open to all enrolled 4-H members 3rd grade and older.

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January 2016 Pepin Pacer

Stay up to date with Pepin County 4-H events and activities with our newsletter the Pepin Pacer .

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Senior Youth Council (SYC) Feed My People and Action City Event

All SYC (Senior Youth Council) members and their friends are invited to enjoy a morning of community service at the Feed My People Food Bank in Eau Claire followed with a bit of food and fun at Action City. Please register as soon as possible- see attached registration form.

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Raising Quality Heifer Meeting

A UW-Extension “Raising Quality Heifer Meeting” will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Clarion Hotel in Eau Claire. Topics will include genomics, feed costs and the VFD.

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Dairy Specialist Larry Tranel to Speak at Farm Management Club Annual Meeting December 17th

The Pepin County Farm Management Club is pleased to invite local farmers and ag businesses to the club’s 69th annual meeting at Club 10 east of Durand on December 17. Registration will begin at 11:30 am, with a buffet dinner served at noon. A brief business meeting will be held followed by a presentation by […]

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Mycorrhizal Fungi – You Crop’s Unseen Partner

Mycorrhizal fungi are present in soils worldwide. These organisms establish highly beneficial associations with plants. Management for conditions that encourage mycorrhizal fungi growth is a vital tool for effective nutrient management, soil health, and resource conservation.

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Pepin County 4-H Conducts Award Trip Interviews

In order to be selected as a representative on select 4-H award trips, high school aged Pepin County 4-H members need to go through steps similar to applying for a job.  These youth development skills include developing a cover letter and personal resume, obtaining two non-related adult recommendations and participating in an interview conducted by […]

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Is Robotic Milking Right for my Farm?

During the past couple of decades, robotic milking systems have been installed on many farms throughout the world. The main goals for these system include: reduce labor, increase milking frequency, increase milk production, and improve quality of life. As with any major capital investment, the benefits afforded by these systems must to be objectively weighed […]

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Pepin County 4-H Shows Their Support of Our Military Troops

  The Pepin County 4-H Teen Leaders hosted a Halloween candy drive during the first week of November.  The group thought this was a fun and creative way to have our community, especially the youth, show their support to our military troops.  The UW-Extension Office was the public drop off point for the individually wrapped […]

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