Nate Calkins is the 6th generation to own and operate Lake Orchard Farm in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Nate and his team run an aquaponics facility consisting of a 4,000 square-foot greenhouse that yields 45,000 pounds of leafy greens and a 2,000 square-foot space to raise 1,200-1,500 tilapia. Nate encourages farmers exiting the agriculture industry to consider aquaponics. This is brought to you by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
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Toni and Terry Sorenson are first generation cherry farmers and started their journey in 2008! They own and operate Soren’s Valhalla Orchard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The orchard is 100 acres of approximately 18,000 cherry trees. Sustainability is important to the future of their business and they find value in working with the universities, researchers and farmer-led groups! This is brought to you by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
Dan is the fifth generation at Brickstead Dairy in Greenleaf, Wisconsin. They milk 1,000 cows and farm 1,200 acres. Dan shares more about the farm and conservation efforts on the farm. This is brought to you by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau.
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