UW-Madison Division of Extension is launching a social media platform for Wisconsin HMoob Farmers/Growers! This Facebook group was created to provide an online community to support Wisconsin HMoob Farmers to practice sustainable agriculture and maximize the profitability of their farming businesses. It is also a place to celebrate HMoob food culture and highlight the different […]
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Arlington Sheep Day AND Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 2023 Annual Meeting Banquet & Recognition Program is Saturday, April 1st 2023. Click to register!
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To Register please call Holmen Community Center at 608-399-1870 or visit: https://schedulesplus.com/holmen/kiosk/homecal.do?
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Boxelder bugs(Boisea trivittatus, Family Rhopalidae, scentless plant bugs) are common insects from mid-summer through fall, and sometimes in spring. The gray and red adults are about ½ inch long. Nymphs (immatures) are bright red with darker heads and look like the adults, but without developed wings. They tend to be most abundant after summers when […]
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What is Hempcrete? Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The hemp core or “Shiv” has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime. This property is unique to hemp among all natural fibers. The result is a lightweight […]
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What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel can be any large container designed to collect rain water. Typically, rain barrels are placed at the bottom of downspouts in order to collect rain as it runs off of a roof. For every inch of rain that falls on 1,000 square feet of roof, about 600 […]
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