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2021 Plat Books On Sale Now!

The 2021 Marathon County Plat book is available for purchase for $40 at the Extension Marathon County Office. Those interested can also register for a chance to win a free premium wall map or SmartMap. For more information, please contact the office at 715-261-1230.

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Determining a Fair Price for Oats and Peas

Calls and questions about the value of standing forage crops in the field for the upcoming growing season are already beginning. The most important thing to understand is when I get these types of questions it is not my intent to “set the price” for any given commodity, but instead to offer up some considerations […]

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Romaine Calm and Garden On

Learn to Garden!

Romaine Calm and Garden On is a 12-session gardening series, designed to give beginning gardeners on a budget the skills they need to successfully grow fresh vegetables.

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Horse and Horseless Horse Project

The Wood County Horse and Pony Project invites Horse and Horseless Horse project members and leaders to these upcoming Horse programs in Wood County.  There is an educational meeting on February 19th, and a Tack Swap on March 19. Introduction to Model Horse Showing & Hippology Snyder 4-H Tack Swap

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Ag Scholarships Available

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin currently has two scholarship opportunities for youth graduating from high school and pursing education in the agriculture fields. Sliwicki DCE Scholarship Information Marathon County Farm Technology Days Scholarship Information GROWMARK Foundation Scholarship  

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Grace Alberts Scholarship

Grace Alberts Scholarship – The scholarship is open to a student graduating from high school this spring, or to a student presently attending a college, university or a technical college, or those returning to college in the fall. The scholarship can be used at any accredited college, university or technical college. It is open to […]

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Online Pesticide Applicator Training

The online Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) is now available through the Division of Extension online store. You can purchase or book and/or complete the online training in place of the in-person option. Online PAT Store

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