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Free Online Gardening Programs

Join Wisconsin Horticulture Extension for the next series of free online gardening programs! These free online gardening programs typically consist of a presentation, followed by time for live Q&A with the presenter. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. If you can’t attend during the scheduled time slot, we will send the […]

Manure Applicator Training Events March 18 & 20

Any farm that applies their own manure on cropland and all custom manure spreading businesses are invited to have their personnel attend the annual Manure Applicator Update Meetings.  Two sessions of this valuable training are being offered in the region, near Green Valley the afternoon of March 18 and near Birnamwood the afternoon of March 20. The training […]

Grain Marketing & Pest Management Workshops March 19

Farms are businesses that need to be profitable to survive.  Effective and efficient pest management is necessary for profitable crop production.  Pests which farms in our region need to manage each year include weeds and some insects and diseases.  Effective marketing of grain produced on a farm can also improve profitability. Farms in the region […]

Aging Mastery Program Registration now Open

Build your own personal playbook for aging well. This fun, innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life, and strengthen ties to your community. Meet new friends and provide encouragement to one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together! Every Monday beginning April 22 […]

Statewide Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is a virtual 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through 7 topics. This course features a free workbook to help people with the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life. You can register here or by calling 920-834-6845.

Stop Scammers with Credit Check

By law, everybody can obtain free credit reports each week at AnnualCreditReport.com. It is important to check your report regularly to make sure it is accurate and up to date. Scammers often desire to open credit in your name. By regularly monitoring your credit report, you can prevent scammers from using your credit profile to their […]

Focus on Forage Webinar Series 2024

Focus on Forage Webinar Series 2024 Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension for the 2024 Focus on Forage webinar series. Webinars are free and run from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Pre-registration is required.Register here or by using the button below. You only need to register once and you will receive access to all four webinars. Certified […]

Community Economic Development Statewide Programs

Money Smart Small Business Series | February-April, 1-2 pm (Virtual) – Join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin District Offices for the FDIC Money Smart for Small Businesses. Make a plan for growing your business smarts as well as for your business. Sign up for this weekly webinar series developed […]

Register Now For The FREE Online Small Ruminant Webinar Series!

Sheep and goat producers: Access the latest research to enhance your operation during the Small Ruminant Webinar Series The Small Ruminant Webinar Series provides research-driven solutions to popular sheep production issues. It also connects sheep and goat producers to useful tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade & tips from the field. Learn from experts […]

Strength Training Class

Join us for a strength training class! Strength training helps with physical health (lifting, bending, balance, fall prevention) as well as mental health (improves mood and attitude, decreases depression, sound sleep). After each class, enjoy a social at the Suring Public Library! You can register here or call 920-834-6845.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is a virtual 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through 7 topics. This course features a free workbook to help people with the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life. You can register here or by calling 920-834-6845.

Strong Bodies

Exercise and movement for your care recipient and yourself has many health benefits – physically, emotionally, and mentally.  A progressive strength training program offered in Oconto County is Strong Bodies. Strong Bodies is a community-based strength training program aimed at mid-life and aging individuals. The benefits of strength training for older individuals have been studied […]


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Agriculture

Helping urban and rural people use research and knowledge to solve problems and take advantage of new opportunities

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Community Development

Families & Finances

Promoting aging-friendly communities, coaching effective parents and helping families put technology, mindfulness and financial awareness to use

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Teen Court

Benefiting youth by providing an alternative method for adjudicating first-time juvenile offenders and giving them a chance to take accountability for their actions

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