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Bringing University research
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July 4, 2008
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Taylor County Cooperative Extension helps a community travel in a new direction
When the Rib Lake Improvement District and local development foundation asked Cooperative Extension community resource development educator Arlen Albrecht for help in improving Rib Lake, Albrecht knew what to do.
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UW-Extension brings exhibits and information to Farm Technology Days
Visitors to Farm Technology Days are invited to sample a variety of educational exhibits from the University of Wisconsin-Extension. You can get your drinking water tested, visit with Extension Master Gardeners, and discuss wildlife concerns.
You can schedule “appointments” with an entire clinic of “doctors” ready to diagnose and suggest treatments for everything from ailing plants to less-than-vibrant photographs.
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New resource promotes behavior that helps the environment
Widespread evidence links human behavior to harmful effects on the environment. But despite the strong tie between human activities and environmental damage, many people continue their daily routines, paying little attention to ecological concerns--even when simple changes could make a positive difference.
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Workshops To Focus on Water Quality Permits for Livestock Operations
Agricultural producers with growing livestock operations are invited to attend the 2008 Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) workshops and web conferences to be held around the state during June and July.
In Wisconsin, any livestock operation planning to expand beyond 700 dairy cows, 1,000 beef cattle or 2,500 hogs must apply for a Department of Natural Resources water quality (WPDES) permit.
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