Since high school I have been focused on one thing, getting into veterinary school.
I spent those four years stressing over getting a B on a test, joining every club I could that I thought would look good on a … Read the rest
Archive for Author: Madison Blaeser
Financial Disaster First Aid Kit
What is a financial disaster first aid kit? What should it contain? Michelle Vigil, UW Extension educator, outlines the key components in this 3 minute video.
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FEMA Document and Insure Your Property
FEMA Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables… Read the rest
Use this tool to guide garden and landscape choices – but understand its limitations
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map provides a good rough guide for gardeners choosing plants for landscaping and gardening. We have found a lot of misunderstanding, however, about what the zone map can and can’t do.
As an example, much … Read the rest
The Chaos of Agriculture
We live in a society of box checkers. Graduate high school; check. Attend college; check. Get a job; check. Safe enough to retire; check. Life is full of expectations and things that we are supposed to do.
But let’s be … Read the rest
PAWtnerships
Community. There is so much meaning and potential for growth, progress, and mutual support in that word. Throughout my time here at the University of Wyoming, I have been continuously supported by the College of Ag community, the border campus … Read the rest
Be Present
From personal experience, it can be easy to lose sight of what drives the basis of your actions. With the world relentlessly changing, it can be overwhelming to construct a to-do list, much less give your full attention to every … Read the rest
Money Minute: Preparing for a Financial Emergency
Money Minute: What to know before doing your 2020 taxes, part 1
Being Involved at UW: 3 Reasons Why
1. The opportunities. Being involved can open many doors, such as a job and internship opportunity. In my first semester at UW, I started a job in the Animal Science department as an office assistant. Not only has that allowed … Read the rest
Money Minute: Bill Prioritization
Making a plan when there isn’t enough money to cover all of your financial obligations in a month.
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Youths during virtual career night have access to pros from six career tracks
Wyoming youths are invited to participate in a virtual career night hosted by University of Wyoming Extension starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23.
Youths can choose from six different career tracks in animal science, business, health and education, natural … Read the rest
Money Minute: Build a Bill Calendar
Avoid late payments by using a calendar to track bill due dates and paydays.
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Bucking the Norm
In my final year here at the University of Wyoming, I have been asked a multitude of questions, but the one I have been asked the most is where I am applying to vet school. Everyone automatically assumes that just … Read the rest
RFID Tags: Frivolous or Beneficial to Producers?
During the summer months of 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) allocated funds to purchase up to eight million radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags for cattle and bison, providing the new … Read the rest
Money Minutes: Budgeting, Part 2 of 2
More budgeting tips from UW Extension educator Michelle Vigil.
