Latest News Briefs

May 13, 2008
Extension Corner - Kids and camp
With schools winding down for the year, kids start dreaming of lazy days of summer. Meanwhile, parents are thinking about how to keep their young ones busy and happy through the coming months. Think about camps as a piece of the summer puzzle. More

May 05, 2008
Extension Corner - 4-H Volunteers
As the 4-H season starts, and kids decide what projects to bring to the county, state, and national level. they may need some assistance in developing their skills to complete the projects. We call these individuals “ volunteers”. More

May 05, 2008
Late Alfalfa Planting Alternatives
The cool and wet spring we have had this year may have prevented some producers from planting alfalfa. If that is your situation, here are some late alfalfa planting alternatives. More

May 05, 2008
Tree and Lawn Problems Starting to Appear
Homeowners are advised to inspect their pine trees for signs of disease. I have seen some needle blight showing up in pine trees this spring. More

April 23, 2008
Extension Corner - Recycling Ag Pesticide Containers
Last week was Earth Day. There are many things that each of us can do to protect the environment and especially our soil and water resources. More

April 09, 2008
Landlord Tenant Relationship Can Influence Cash Rental Rates
The relationship between a landlord and tenant is one of several factors that influence cash rents among different parcels of land. More

April 09, 2008
Extension Corner - Steve Tonn
Hello to Washington County! I am Steve Tonn, the new Extension Educator, for Washington County. I will be following Jim Peterson and working with agriculture and agro-tourism education programming in the county. I want to continue the tradition that Jim and the other Extension staff have set for providing research based information to the citizens of Washington County and the surrounding area. More

April 09, 2008
Extension Corner - ESI
Is your teenager looking into the future on how to contribute to life within society? Are you looking for ways to provide youth with greater career opportunities? Well in 4-H your child can explore in a program called Entrepreneurship Investigation. More

March 06, 2008
Extension Corner - "eXtension.org"
Imagine a website that provides free access to thousands of unbiased experts on all sorts of life’s questions – from parenting, to saving and investing, from entrepreneurship to vegetable gardens! That’s what Extension’s new website, “eXtension.org”, has to offer! More

March 06, 2008
Extension Corner
“Extension Corner? Extension of what?” you may ask. Well, for starters, we’re an extension of ‘Pete’s Corner’ featuring retired extension educator, Jim Peterson. We’re the staff he left behind…five of us…ready, willing and able to continue serving you. More

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