From Marvin Beatty, Extension Specialist, Program Leader and Assoc. Dean 1956-1988, a story about the values of university research in a sea of private industry: “When Cooperative Extension started in 1912 there were many “experts” with a wide variety of ideas talking to farmers about how to improve production of both crops and livestock. Cooperative [...]
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The Extension staff in Pierce County got together for a photo op just before the county board meeting that passed the Pierce County Centennial Resolution. So happy to see Centennial Celebrations happening on all scales around the state!
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The Cooperative Extension Centennial has been a great opportunity to learn about Extension’s history statewide, but there are also several articles that delve further into Cooperative Extension’s impact at the local level. Check out these pieces from the Iron County Miner, Chilton Times-Journal, the Country Today, Walworth County Today and the Fond du Lac Reporter to learn more about Extension connections in communities around the state!
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Wisconsin’s first Cooperative Extension agent traveled the backroads on his two-cylinder Indian motorcycle; for 100 years, agents have gone by car, train, plane or any other method necessary to share university research to citizens around the state. And sometimes, that means riding a bike through less-than-perfect conditions.
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27. Apr, 2012
The Iowa County Board passed the 33rd Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution! We are getting closer and closer to half the counties! Cooperative Extension is very grateful for the past and continued support and partnership of our colleagues, clients and community partners in Iowa County. You can see the Iowa County Centennial Resolution here (PDF).
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26. Apr, 2012
Our thanks to the Manitowoc County Board for passing a Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution on Tuesday, April 24! We are grateful for the past and continued support of our clients, colleagues and community partners in Manitowoc County! You can see the Manitowoc County Centennial Resolution here (PDF).
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24. Apr, 2012
Our thanks to the Taylor County board for passing a Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution! We are grateful for the past and continued support and partnership of our colleagues, clients and community partners in Taylor County! You can see the Taylor County Centennial Resolution here (PDF).
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24. Apr, 2012
The Walworth County Board passed the 30th Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution on April 19, 2012! We are very excited to have 30 resolutions so far — only 42 more to go! And we are very grateful to our colleagues, clients and partners in Walworth County for their past and continued support. You can see the [...]
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23. Apr, 2012
Resolutions number 28 and 29 came in from the county boards in Ashland and Pierce Counties today! We are very glad the county resolution momentum is still going! Our thanks to colleagues, clients and partners in Ashland and Pierce Counties for their past and continued support! You can see the Ashland County Resolution here (PDF) [...]
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23. Apr, 2012
Thanks to the Crawford County board for sending in the 27th Centennial Resolution, passed on April 17, 2012. We are grateful to our clients, partners and colleagues in Crawford County for the past and continued support! You can see the Crawford County Centennial Resolution here (PDF).
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19. Apr, 2012
Our thanks to the Grant County Board for passing a Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution! We are grateful for the continued support and partnership of clients and colleagues in Grant County!
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11. Apr, 2012
On March 19, the Jackson County Board passed a Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution honoring 100 years of Extension in Wisconsin. With this resolution, we are now at 25 of 72 counties! More than one-third finished! Many thanks to our colleagues, clients and community partners in Jackson County for their continued support. You can see the [...]
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09. Apr, 2012
Today, we have the second great Centennial story to come out of Douglas County! Thank you to the Douglas County Board for passing a Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution, and for their past and continued support! You can see the Douglas County Centennial Resolution here (PDF).
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09. Apr, 2012
We are very happy to start the week with news of the latest Centennial Resolution, this one from Marquette County! The Marquette County Board passed a Cooperative Extension Centennial Resolution on March 20, 2012. Thank you to our colleagues, partners and clients in Marquette County for their continued support! You can see the Marquette County [...]
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Governor declares March 1 Cooperative Extension Day
When Dad's an Ag Agent: Growing up within Extension
Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration kicks off!
Cooperative Extension to be honored by Wisconsin State Assembly, Senate 11:00 a.m. February 21
Centennial message from Cooperative Extension Dean & Director Rick Klemme
News from Cooperative Extension
Scientists and charlatans: the continued importance of unbiased university research
Pierce County Centennial Celebration
Centennial in the news!
Walk, bike or drive: Extension agents will get there