Farm Tech Exhibitor Space Still Available
Jefferson County Farm Technology Days still has exhibitor space available.“We still have both indoor booths and outdoor lots available,” … [Read more...] about Farm Tech Exhibitor Space Still Available
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Planters for Farm Technology Days Still Being Sold
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Volunteer Association is selling planters for the upcoming Farm Technology Days (FTD), July 23-25th at … [Read more...] about Planters for Farm Technology Days Still Being Sold
The Local Butcher Shop is Alive and Well
The local butcher shop is an institution as old as time. Generation after generation has flocked to their local market to get the freshest … [Read more...] about The Local Butcher Shop is Alive and Well
Volunteers Needed For Jefferson County Farm Technology Days
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days needs your help! This year’s show is hosted in Jefferson County by Walter Grain Farms on July 23-25th.“We … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed For Jefferson County Farm Technology Days
5 Fun Activities To Do With Kids At Cows On The Concourse
Kick off June Dairy Month at the 40th Annual Cows on the Concourse with some of your favorite dairy celebrities: Wisconsin dairy cows! The … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Activities To Do With Kids At Cows On The Concourse
Drones Give New Way To Survey Crops
It is nearly the beginning of June and the rain just doesn't want to go away. With all of this precipitation it's becoming increasingly … [Read more...] about Drones Give New Way To Survey Crops
Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
Spring and summer in Wisconsin are great times to take the family on a road trip or hop on an all-terrain or utility-terrain vehicle … [Read more...] about Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
Memorial Day Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Visit Your Local Farmers Market
As May comes to a close and June is right around the corner it's safe to say that prime Farmers Market season is in full swing in Wisconsin. … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Visit Your Local Farmers Market
Three Wisconsin Residents Sick With Salmonellosis After Eating Del Monte Veggies
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Minnesota Department of … [Read more...] about Three Wisconsin Residents Sick With Salmonellosis After Eating Del Monte Veggies
R-CALF USA Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional
R-CALF USA has filed documents in the federal district court in Montana asking that its motion to declare the beef checkoff practices in 15 … [Read more...] about R-CALF USA Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional
Author Asking For County Fair Memories and Photos For New Book
Everyone has their favorite fair memory- maybe it was the time they beat their older sibling in showmanship for the first time. Or, it could … [Read more...] about Author Asking For County Fair Memories and Photos For New Book
72nd Alice in Dairyland Winner Announced
Before you even arrived at the intersection of 13th and 16th in Monroe, you could tell something big was happening. Almost every single … [Read more...] about 72nd Alice in Dairyland Winner Announced
Wisconsin produced a record-breaking amount of cheese in 2018
Wisconsin produces a lot of cheese. In other news, you should avoid wearing meat-soaked clothes around Grizzly Bears.It's certainly no … [Read more...] about Wisconsin produced a record-breaking amount of cheese in 2018
Tuberculosis Testing Continues At Wisconsin Farm
A dairy herd at Maier Farms in Dane County is still under quarantine after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis Testing Continues At Wisconsin Farm
Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Wisconsin’s Chronic Wasting Disease Problem
Since being discovered near Mount Horeb in 2002, Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, has been a major issue for Wisconsin. The disease, found … [Read more...] about Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Wisconsin’s Chronic Wasting Disease Problem
Farm Equipment Lacks Safety Features Commonly Found in Most Cars
It's become increasingly rare to find a new car model that doesn't boast safety features such as a rear view camera or a blind spot sensor. … [Read more...] about Farm Equipment Lacks Safety Features Commonly Found in Most Cars
Free Money: Nearly $60,000 Granted to Wisconsin County Fairs by Compeer Financial
County fair season is right around the corner and Compeer Financial is showing its support for fairs by granting $57,000 to 19 different … [Read more...] about Free Money: Nearly $60,000 Granted to Wisconsin County Fairs by Compeer Financial
Local Greenhouse Gears Up For A Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
The parking lot was packed at Kopke's Greenhouse in Oregon, Wisconsin. "This ain't nothin," an employee laughingly remarked as a customer … [Read more...] about Local Greenhouse Gears Up For A Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
Midwest Food Manufacturers, Ag Groups Urge Ratification of Trade Deal
The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) joined 66 agricultural organizations and business groups in urging Congress to ratify the … [Read more...] about Midwest Food Manufacturers, Ag Groups Urge Ratification of Trade Deal
If you’re Hot, so are They
With the heat index reaching into the triple digits today, its important to make sure that you are keeping cool and safe during this heat. … [Read more...] about If you’re Hot, so are They
Crayfish Illegally Dumped at Sauk County Boat Launch
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking information from the public about the illegal dumping of red swamp crayfish at a … [Read more...] about Crayfish Illegally Dumped at Sauk County Boat Launch
USDA Has More Than $400 Million Still Available for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Loan Guarantees
Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today encouraged farmers, rural small businesses and agricultural … [Read more...] about USDA Has More Than $400 Million Still Available for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Loan Guarantees
What Roads Will Be Closed During FTD?
A Letter from the Jefferson County Sheriff(This is not the full letter, only key segments)As most of you are probably aware, … [Read more...] about What Roads Will Be Closed During FTD?
County Moratoriums On Livestock Facilities May Be Illegal
At a Burnett County public hearing on July 11th, 2019 proposed revisions to the Burnett County Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 30 was the topic … [Read more...] about County Moratoriums On Livestock Facilities May Be Illegal
Luck Helps Farm Tech Attendees Better Understand Technology
Each summer, around 40,000 people attend Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, the largest agricultural show in the state. The three-day event … [Read more...] about Luck Helps Farm Tech Attendees Better Understand Technology
Host Farm Needed: Clark County Farm Technology Days 2022
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days has announced that Clark County has been selected to host Farm Technology Days (FTD) in 2022. Over the … [Read more...] about Host Farm Needed: Clark County Farm Technology Days 2022
Troy Farm: Fresh Food for All
Troy Farms is an urban farm located on the Northern side of Madison, which works to provide access to fresh, locally produced food to all, … [Read more...] about Troy Farm: Fresh Food for All
Rural Events Center at Farm Tech Days
Finding ways to connect Farm Technology Days the the community for more than those in agriculture is part of the goal for the Rural Events … [Read more...] about Rural Events Center at Farm Tech Days
Milk Promotes Bone Health Beyond Providing Calcium
Bone is often thought of as being relatively static once we reach adulthood. In reality, it is complex and dynamic, undergoing constant … [Read more...] about Milk Promotes Bone Health Beyond Providing Calcium