When humble volunteers go about their meaningful work in discreet ways, not drawing attention to themselves, but rather focusing on how they can improve the lives of others, it's not surprising Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners can be one of the best kept secrets in Wisconsin. When people in WI do learn that their own home state of WI is approaching 50 years of partnership with Nicaragua, it's simply a delight to share the many activities taking place and how they can easily become involved. For this reason, we are especially excited to be a part of Farm Technology Days where W/NP will be on display in four different areas - the three-day outdoor event is expected to draw between 60,000 and 80,000 people! (See Map below, Click here for the full program, map on Page 20 and 21)
Portage County is the 2014 host for The Wisconsin Farm Technology Days , the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation.
Central Wisconsin will show case the latest improvements in production agriculture and
provide visitors the opportunity to see and talk with more than 600 commercial and educational exhibitors (including W/NP!). Farm Tech Program Guide
Tuesday, August 12 Family Living Tent Entertainment Stage:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - WI Nicaragua Partners of the
Americas Inc. A festive demonstration of traditional dances representing Central America.
Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 9-5 and Thursday 9-4:
W/NP Volunteers will be serving up a delicious menu in Food Tent #3, hosting a booth in the Family Living Tent where people can learn more about W/NP projects and activities, and hosting a booth in the Mercantile Tent where Chica Nica Dresses and handcrafts from Nicaragua can be purchased.
There are still places where volunteers are needed, so please contact wnp@uwsp.edu ASAP if you would like to join in. Thanks everyone for helping W/NP to be more visible and spreading the word!
