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Heart of the Farm: Women in Agriculture

Heart of the Farm: Women in Agriculture

The Heart of the Farm — Women in Agriculture Conference addresses the needs of farm women by providing education on pertinent topics, connecting them with agricultural resources, and creating support networks. In 2012, the keynote speaker will be Laura Daniels.  She will help energize and re-connect you to your passion, and this real farmer will [...]

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Master Composter Training

Master Composter Training

Richland and Sauk County UW-Extension Office along with Richland and Sauk County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the Master Composter Program. The Instructor Workshop will take place on Saturday (March 10, 2012), and will be held at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells.  The workshop will begin at 9 AM and last [...]

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Get Ready…Get Set…Garden!

Get Ready…Get Set…Garden!

It’s time to think about gardening and spring planting again!  The 12th Annual Get Ready…Get Set…Garden! seminar is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2012, featuring topics such as Canning Beef Vegetable Stew, Invasives, Water Gardening, Growing Small Fruits, Primroses, Edible Landscaping, Forest Gardens, Native Prairie Flowers, Dehydrating Fruits & Veggies, Vegetable Fermentation (i.e. making sauerkraut), [...]

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Youth Environmental Projects of Sauk County

Youth Environmental Projects of Sauk County

YEPS is a program for ALL youth, families, and youth organizations of Sauk County. The goal of YEPS is to provide an opportunity for youth and families to participate in environmental stewardship service-learning projects. Participants have an opportunity to help plant prairies, collect acorns, build rain gardens in local cities, build nature trails, collect prairie [...]

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Sauk County HCE Scholarship Opportunities

Sauk County HCE Scholarship Opportunities

HCE Scholarship Applications Sauk County HCE offers scholarships to high school seniors and continuing college students who are furthering their education at an institute of higher learning. The recipient must be a Sauk County resident or attending a high school in Sauk County and must also have a mother or grandmother that is a member [...]

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Sauk/Columbia Counties Tourism

Sauk/Columbia Counties Tourism

you’re new here, aren’t you?   Welcome to South Central, Wisconsin, one of the most hikeable, likeable, fun-filled areas in the Midwest. Take a look around our attractions page for the lastest information on what to do, where to shop, where to dine and where to explore. Or, start planning your trip with our interactive map.  [...]

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Arts, Humanities & Historic Preservation Grants Available for 2012

Arts, Humanities & Historic Preservation Grants Available for 2012

The Sauk County UW-Extension, Arts, and Culture Commitee is accepting applications for the 2012 Arts, Humanities and Historic Preservation (AHHP) Grants.   AHHP Grant App2012  The Sauk County UW-Extension, Arts and Culture Committee The Sauk County UW-Extension, Arts and Culture Committee is a committee of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors created to expand and support the [...]

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Baraboo Retail Market Analysis

Baraboo Retail Market Analysis

Baraboo Retail Market Analysis: A Study of Business Retension, Expansion, and Recruitment Opportunities

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MyPlate.gov replaces MyPyramid

MyPlate.gov replaces MyPyramid

MyPlate.gov has replaced MyPyramid as a simpler and more visual icon to help individuals and families choose healthier meal choices.  It focuses on key behaviors for consumers, such as: Enjoy your food, but eat less. Avoid oversized portions. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Make at least [...]

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