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Strong Showing for Kewaunee County Farm Tech Days

Despite an early morning shower in the middle of the week, visitors to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Kewaunee County couldn’t have had better weather on Thursday for the conclusion of the three day event near Algoma. Local committee members and exhibitors told Wisconsin Ag…

CHS, ASA Partner for Agronomy Training Development

CHS Inc. and the Madison-based American Society of Agronomy signed an agreement to collaborate in creating a dynamic, online-learning program focused on improving sustainability practices and standards in production agriculture. The curriculum will be designed for agronomists and agribusiness professionals and will establish a recognized,…

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.…

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