Category Archives: WiscoAg News
Farmer meeting will focus on soil health importance and on-farm sustainability project
KEWAUNEE, Wis.- Improving water quality in Kewaunee and southern Door counties remains a vital priority for Peninsula Pride Farms (PPF), a farmer-led conservation group. Year after year, members conti...
Jan 30, 2023
Evan Barton: First-generation dairy farmer and taking advantage of opportunities the industry presents
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Jenn Coyne visits with Evan Barton of South Fork Dairy Farm in Newark, Ohio. Barton is a first-generation dairy farmer who signed a deal with Cle...
Jan 30, 2023
Organic Advisory Council Nominations due February 19
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) until February 19, 2023. Seats ...
Jan 30, 2023
Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council elects Daniels as chair, welcomes new faces, honors retiring members
Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council recently elected a new chair, welcomed two members, and honored retiring members on Jan. 23 during the group's first meeting of 2023. The Dairy Inn...
Jan 30, 2023 Dave Daniel of Mighty Grand Dairy
Farmers for Sustainable Food shares how farmers are being climate smart at annual meeting
MADISON, Wis. - Riding a wave of momentum entering 2023, Farmers for Sustainable Food stands poised to expand their efforts in farmer-led sustainability projects, according to leadership. Members, lea...
Jan 26, 2023 Back L-R: Greg Steele, Lee Kinnard, Mike Berget, Paul Cornette.
Front L-R: Jeff Endres, Lynn Thornton, Todd Doornink. (not pictured: Holly Bellmund and Colleen Geurts)
Gov. Evers, DWD Launch "Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce" Initiative
MADISON - On the heels of his 2023 State of the State address announcement of more than $190 million in investments to bolster Wisconsin's workforce, Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Workfo...
Jan 25, 2023
WFBF Statement on DNR Virtual Listening Session Announcement
MADISON -Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement following the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announcement of a virtual listening sessio...
Jan 25, 2023
U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Features 2,249 Entries
MADISON, WI - With less than one month remaining until the renowned 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest, dairy manufacturers across the country are ready for a robust competition for the co...
Jan 25, 2023
Extension, DNR host annual CAFO workshops in February
UW-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are jointly hosting a series of six in-person workshops for CAFO permit holders, key employees, livestock producers, ...
Jan 25, 2023
DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through March 31
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through March 31, 2023. DATCP w...
Jan 25, 2023
