Pierce County

MARCH Martell Rushers 4-H Secretary’s Report Name: Martell Rushers                                                                     Place: Martell Town Hall Date: March 7th 2013                                                                         Time: 7:00 PM Boys: 7  Girls: 12  Leaders:  6   Total: 25             Before the meeting was called to order Shauna Pearson did a demonstration on Eco Homes. The meeting of the Martell Rushers 4-H club was called to [...]

December 2010 Big River Defenders (Optimistiks) We met on Dec. 19, 2010. Patrick Gannon, the Vice President, called the meeting to order and led the pledges. Anna Jacobs did roll call. There were 19 members present, and 5 leaders. Meghan did the treasurer’s report. We have $243.37 in the account. $135.00 was from the car [...]

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The 4-H Awards Committee reads essays and applications for both of these honors.  Remember that the Key Award (open to current 4-H Juniors in HS) is recognized nationwide as a sign of excellence in 4-H work.  It is best suited for those members who have accumulated a wide ranging resume of 4-H leadership and active [...]

The University of Wisconsin-Extension Livestock Team will be hosting an Annual Cattle Feeders Workshop on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 20, at The Red Barn, located at the intersection of HWY’s 29 & 63 near Spring Valley in Pierce County.  This year’s workshop will provide valuable information to both dairy and beef breed cattle feeders. [...]

3 Trainings have been set for certification for the Private Pesticide Applicator. Dates are Jan. 18th, in Ellsworth at the Seyforth Building. February 1st, in Baldwin at the Ag Center and Wednesday March 6th at the Dairy Learning Center – Mann Valley Farm in River Falls. Call UW Extenstion for more information 715-273-6781.

Are You Ready? The College Transition. Technical college, community college, 4-Year University… the decision has been made. Now learn what you need to know to succeed. 3-Session series starts Feb. 5, 12 & 19 at the Ellsworth High School. Click here for the brochure College Transition Brochure Feb. 2013 EHS

Selecting the right grass and the right variety is more important than ever. Whether the grass is a mix in your hay seeding, a grassed waterway or a pasture, grasses have their place and can be profitable…….Selecting a grass variety

Enroll now for 2012-2013 4-H year. Go to the 4-H Section on the bar above. Click Forms from the drop down menu. Sign up by November 1st!! New and need a club to join??? Call us for help 715-273-6781

The key word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is “more” – more intense, more persistent, more sensitive, and more uncomfortable with change. The spirited child can easily overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling frustrated and ineffective. This workshop series will help dads, moms, grandparents and other caretakers:  understand  your child’s temperamental traits (and your [...]