This course will cover some of the techniques used to grow many different species of mushrooms using wood, straw, and other lawn and garden debris. You will learn to grow shiitake, oyster, wine cap, portabella, and many other types of cultivated mushrooms. There will be classroom time as well as plenty of hands on learning. […]
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Learn Fruit Tree Pruning and Training as it relates to flower bud initiation and formation on Sour Cherry, Plum, Pear and Apricot fruit trees in this day-long educational workshop, which will include a morning classroom session followed by an afternoon hand’s on pruning demonstration at Mary Dirty Face Farm near Menomonie. Several Brambles, including red […]
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“What is the going rate for cropland rent?” is one of the most frequently asked questions our office receives every year. The UW-Extension St. Croix County office surveyed farmers and non-operating landowners by mail in December of 2015. Efforts were made to include both farm operators and land owners. Respondents were asked to report what […]
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Malting Barley Seminar – via webinar Friday, January 15, 2016 at 1:30 pm Via Webnar at the following UW-Extension Offices Buffalo, Chippewa, Monroe, Sheboygan, and St. Croix Counties Flier: barley flier 2016 Malting Barley production has renewed interest in Wisconsin, largely driven by the local food/craft brewing industry. Malting barley in many ways should be considered […]
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Commercial Mushroom Foraging – Business Essentials and Insights Spring Wild Mushroom ID Certification Course 2016 Summer Wild Mushroom ID Certification Course 2016 Fall Wild Mushroom ID Certification Course 2016 2016 Cultivated Mushroom Course Flyer
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During this one day hands-on computer session you will develop a simple set of farm financial records and reports while learning basic accounting skills for use with QuickBooks. Learn how QuickBooks is structured, how its files work, and how to navigate around the system to tailor your farm’s recordkeeping needs. Come to the workshop & […]
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Winter is the “Learning Season”. Step in from the cold and learn more about insect, disease and crop management practices that can aid you in the success of your organic vegetable production operation and take home some great ideas on how you might ‘grow’ your farm business in 2016. On January 22, presenters will cover […]
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Winter crop storage can increase income and profit for growers by extending the marketing period for crops beyond harvest. Market potential for winter storage crops is large and growing. To learn more review the full article: On-Farm Cold Storage of Fall-Harvested Fruit and Vegetable Crops – A4105.
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UW-Extension Ag Agents in Northwest Wisconsin are developing a pilot human resources training program. Becoming the Employer of Choice is geared for current and future dairy farm managers/owners looking to improve their human resource management skills. The program includes hands-on activities to engage managers to increase management awareness and ability. Becoming the Employer of Choice […]
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Three Private Pesticide Applicator certification training have been scheduled for Pierce & St. Croix Counties for early 2016. All sessions are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude around 3:00 p.m. The first training will be Thursday, January 28th, at the Ag Service and Education Center, 1960 8th Avenue, in Baldwin. The second training opportunity will […]
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