Kenosha County

Dear poultry producer, The University of Wisconsin – Cooperative Extension in partnership with local producers and processors is working to evaluate the feasibility of a USDA inspected mobile poultry processing facility to serve small, mid-sized, custom and batch poultry producers in Southeast Wisconsin.  We are requesting feedback from current and potential poultry producers to help [...]

Common household products like lawn and garden pesticides, automotive fluids, leftover paints, and other potentially harmful chemicals can pose a significant threat to the environment if not disposed of properly. Bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, May 5th, 2012, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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.

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.

The 2012 Farm Fresh Atlas is available for pick up at the Kenosha County UW-Extension office!