L'il Grumpies
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on July 15, 2008 - 5:52 p.m.
This looks like a fun summertime activity for kids.
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Showing off
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on July 11, 2008 - 1:19 p.m.
I wrote a story about 4-H showmanship this week, and it brought back a lot of memories.
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What's in a name?
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on July 9, 2008 - 5:04 p.m.
A reporter called by anything else would be as bitter.
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Guilt-free fun
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on July 3, 2008 - 3:29 p.m.
You call this work?
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New contest at this year's fair
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on June 27, 2008 - 3:24 p.m.
Help spread the word about a new showmanship contest.
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You can't trust an Ames
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on June 25, 2008 - 9:25 a.m.
This week I learned about a new skeleton in the family closet: a railroad scandal.
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Wash outs
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on June 10, 2008 - 1:50 p.m.
It's going to be a busy month at the FSA office, Director Judy Schambow said.
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Happy dairy month
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on June 5, 2008 - 1:18 p.m.
Sorry, I'm a little late with this blog post.
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Madison schools cutting ag education
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on June 2, 2008 - 9:53 a.m.
The Wisconsin State Journal reported yesterday that the Madison School District will cancel its ag education programs after this year. Retiring teacher Mary Klecker, who's been teaching ag in Madison for three decades, criticized the district for dropping the program. District Administrator Art Rainwater blames the state's revenue ...
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How to get rid of a sheetcake
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 31, 2008 - 8:58 p.m.
A raccoon update from the Ames compound.
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State seeks members for new ag-education council
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 30, 2008 - 10:13 a.m.
This could be an opportunity for those who are interested in getting young people involved in agriculture or agri-business.
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Going to the birds
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 28, 2008 - 11:14 a.m.
Quote of the day: My goal is to allow more people to have chickens who want chickens.
--City of Madison Alderwoman Marcia Rummel
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Delicious name; stinky results
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 23, 2008 - 1:47 p.m.
I might attack garlic mustard this weekend.
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What's that you say??
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 21, 2008 - 4:37 p.m.
Farmers have the best vocabulary.
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Working at home
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 20, 2008 - 1:04 p.m.
Normally I don't think twice about working in my hometown. But ...
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Big news in Sawyer County cranberry suit.
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 16, 2008 - 9:38 a.m.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a nuisance lawsuit filed against a Sawyer County cranberry farm.
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You drive like an ... AMES!!!!!
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 13, 2008 - 4:01 p.m.
There's a reason I never get speeding tickets ... and see more deer than my friends.
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4-H drama festival this weekend
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 13, 2008 - 10:52 a.m.
Rock County 4-H'ers will hit the stage at UW Rock County on Saturday.
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Full notebook
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 12, 2008 - 8:13 p.m.
Whew! Lots going on in the ag beat this week.
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Maddox: Trees are cool
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on May 7, 2008 - 2:01 p.m.
I agree! Trees are cool...
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