Kenosha County

The 6th Annual Southeast Wisconsin Rural Landowner Conference scheduled for Saturday November 3 will offer opportunities for rural landowners and small farmers and well as individuals who are considering a farm enterprise. The program will be held on Saturday November 3, 2012 at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol and will run from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Costs for the program are $20/person and $15 for youth between the ages of 14 and 18. Costs increase by $5 after the October 26 early bird deadline. Lunch will be included with the registration fee.

Question: I have an amaryllis that has one blooming stalk with four huge flowers and another flower stalk coming. I’d like to keep it for next year. L.S.  Answer: With the right care, you can keep an amaryllis for several years and have flowers every winter. It sounds like you have a premium quality plant [...]

: I’ve noticed roasting chestnuts mentioned in older Christmas songs and movies. I think there is some kind of chestnut tree in my yard. Are the nuts edible? N.S.

What a wonderfully busy start to a new year! As the flurry of the holiday season ends, 4-H activities enter with full force, just look at the January Calendar of events. There are so many things going on this month and the months to come! Because of this and all of the wonderful events that are happing, please take extra care in reading this issue.

The 2012 calendar for workshops for people in the agriculture field is filling up. The variety is great and new ones are constantly being added. Check back often for updates.