Posts by Langlade County EDC
Ground Broken on Brickners of Antigo
Members of the Brickners staff posed for a picture with Jerry Brickner and his wife, Jane, center and Jack Kautza the site contractor, left, on Wednesday where the body shop and recreational vehicle service and storage facility to augment the business will be located. The Brickners explained the new facility is a major investment in…
Read MoreApply Now For Langlade County Century Farm Award
The University of Wisconsin-Extension of Langlade County is now accepting applications for the 2015 Langlade County Century Farm Award. This is the first year this award will be given to families who have spent 100 years or more farming in Langlade County. In order to qualify, families are required to provide proof of continuous family…
Read MoreThink Downtown Antigo For Your Business Venture With The Help Of The New Downtown Antigo’s Entrepreneur Grant Program
The Langlade County Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications for the new Downtown Antigo Entrepreneur Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage entrepreneurs to open their business in the City of Antigo Downtown Business District. The program objective is to enhance the overall economic vitality and character of downtown Antigo by…
Read MoreElcho Youngsters Visit NTC For New School Initiative
On May 13, Northcentral Technical College’s Antigo campus hosted 22 first grade students from Elcho Elementary as part of the “We Will Go To College” initiative, facilitated by the Elcho school district. The students took part in an afternoon of tours, demonstrations and several hands-on activities in the areas of health, machine tool, welding, auto…
Read MoreDespite Chilly Weather, Haying Nears
Despite the early morning frost—and promise of another blast overnight—Langlade County growers are preparing for haying. Traditionally, the tractors, choppers and bailers begin appearing in area fields in mid-June, and— with a few lulls to allow the alfalfa, timothy and other grasses to rejuvenate—continue through the growing season. To the south, the USDA reported that…
Read MorePricing Hay? Try the New UW-Extension App
It’s that time of the year when fresh mowed hay fills the air across Wisconsin, which also means many farmers and rural neighbors will be negotiating the sale of standing hay. An estimated 2.5 million acres of dry hay and haylage are harvested each year in this state with baled hay alone accounting for $80-$100…
Read MoreWPVGA Awarded Buy Local Buy Wisconsin Grant
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) is embarking on a new opportunity as it relates to the Healthy Grown program thanks to the award of a Buy Local Buy Wisconsin grant from DATCP. The grant is a natural fit for the Healthy Grown program, which helps set Wisconsin apart as the “leader in…
Read MoreState of The Region Forest Meeting Set Here Friday Morning
The Grow North Regional Economic Development will host a state of the region local forestry discussion in Antigo on Friday. The program will begin at 10 am at Northcental Technical College’s Wood Technology Center. Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp will speak on the Long Eared Bat issue and giving an update on Good…
Read MoreAce Equipment Growing, Looking For Employees Who Are Skilled, Team Players
Ace Equipment Company, launched in 1997, is one of the area’s leading manufacturers of garbage compactors and cardboard balers. The company, located on Cherry Road northeast of Antigo, is owned by Eric Fuller and began by building one piece of equipment at a time. With each new machine, the brand gained popularity and the business…
Read MoreThe Air is Lush at Canopy Gardens
On the most dismal of days, the air is lush at Canopy Gardens. The hydroponic greenhouse, operated by Pam and Pete Augustyn east of Antigo off Orchard Road, is preparing its first harvest of the year, bringing home-grown tomatoes to a public weary of the tasteless fruits imported from the south. “We have to close…
Read MoreState Grant to Help Restore Park in Tomahawk, Shorelands in Langlade & Lincoln Counties
Tomahawk – A $100,000 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grant will help restore shoreland at Sara Park in Tomahawk soon. Langlade and Lincoln County worked together to lobby the state for the grant. Workers will use part of that money to restore the shoreline at Sara Park with native trees and plants. Duane Haakenson, Director…
Read MoreFree Customer Service Training in Forest County
Free Customer Service Training will be offered on May 2 or 4 in Forest County.
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