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Counties Sought to Host 2019 Alice in Dairyland Finals
State coordinators who work with the Alice in Dairyland program in Wisconsin are in the process of accepting bids from a county or counties to host the program’s finals weekend in 2019. Local economic development organizations and agricultural promotion organizations are encouraged to consider this…
One Week Left to Sign Up for Ag Census
WASHINGTON — New farmers and ranchers, and those not previously contacted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), have until the end of June to ensure they are represented in this year’s Census of Agriculture. To receive a census questionnaire this December, these producers are…
Helping Farmers Purchase Equipment
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) has joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) to introduce the bipartisan Agriculture Equipment and Machinery Depreciation Act to help farmers purchase new equipment and replace worn-out machinery by amending the U.S. tax code to permanently…
Connect with DATCP at Farm Tech Days
ALGOMA, Wis. — Staff from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will be available to answer questions and provide information to visitors at the 2017 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, scheduled July 11-13 in Kewaunee County. “Farm Technology Days allows farmers and consumers…
Make Sure that Potatoes are Counted–Census of Ag Sign-Up Deadline is June 30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Census of Agriculture is the only complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. The information produced by the Census of Agriculture guides Congress, agribusiness, policymakers, researchers, local governments, and many others on the creation…
Grow for Wisconsin’s Cafeterias: Take the Farm to Institution Project Producer Survey
Are you a Wisconsin grower interested in selling more produce to aggregators, processors, and distributors? Take the Wisconsin Farm to Institution Procurement Project’s online survey to share your experience and interest in selling to these market channels: www.bit.ly/grow4WI. Through the Wisconsin Farm to Institution Procurement…
Connect with UW-Extension Ag Experts
MADISON — Visitors to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days can connect with University of Wisconsin-Extension specialists and agents about the latest research they are conducting as it relates to dairy, farm business, and water. Specialist Central, located in the UW-Extension Education Station will feature interactive discussions…
Inaugural Tater Trot 5K to be held October 28
FRIESLAND, Wis. — Alsum Farms & Produce is inviting runners, walkers and all those who support FFA to join us for the inaugural Tater Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Alsum Farms & Produce in Friesland, Wis., to benefit Local FFA Chapters.…
2017 Wisconsin Potatoes Display Contest Planning Begins
Wisconsin is officially conducting a Wisconsin Potatoes Display Contest for the second year in a row, and planning has already begun! Once again, the contest will be during Wisconsin’s Potatopalooza month in October 2017; the retail store with the best Wisconsin potatoes display will win…
Public invited to The School at Altenburg’s Farm Strawberry Summer Celebration
(Wisconsin Rapids, WI, June 7, 2017) The public is invited to help celebrate and see the progress at The School at Altenburg’s Farm Strawberry Summer Celebration on Wednesday, June 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Altenburg’s Farm, 7020 Plover Road, Wisconsin Rapids. A brief presentation…
