AGCO will be hosting an information session this summer at Farm Technology Days at the Crave farm in Dodge county.   The session will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 22nd, located at the AGCO equipment booth.  The event is open to any high school and college students interested in large equipment engineering and/or sales.  This will be a free event, with AGCO also handing out prizes and give-aways.   For more information, see the AGCO flyer.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the largest agriculture exposition in Wisconsin, a three day outdoor event that showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture.  Each year, it is held in a different Wisconsin country, on a different host family farm.  This year’s show will be in Dodge County at the Crave Brother’s Dairy.  For more information visit http://www.wifarmtechnologydays.com/

Mandatory safety training has been scheduled for all students, and grad students.  Others are also encouraged to attend.  The training will be held in room 118 Lower Lab, 8:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2009.  Please let your students know.

Congratulations to Eric and Anita Thompson on the birth of their daughter, Lauren Alice.  Lauren arrived 1:12 am, May 2^rd, weighing 7lbs, 13oz, at 20 in. long.  Everyone is doing great!  Stop by the office and see Debbie to sign a card!

On Monday, May 11th, USPS postage rates will be going up. The new rates will be posted in the vault, above the postage meters.  Please note, a single letter, less than 1 ounce will be .44 cents. (Old rate .42 cents)

Base rate for a 1 ounce flat will be .88 cents; presently the rate is .83 cents.