The Farm Bill—reviewed and renewed every five years by Congress—is the main funder of rural economic development, which helps local governments, small businesses, and families in Wisconsin.
While certain federal benefits won’t be impacted, a government shutdown would affect a number of other benefits that rural communities rely on, such as food and housing assistance.
A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.
Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.
To address the issue and help schools and Wisconsin farmers, many of whom are struggling financially, organizations are partnering to better link farmers to schools.
The legendary progressive politician's birthplace will become Wisconsin's latest dairy farm loss.
From the Menominee to the Ho-Chunk, Wisconsin tribes are finding new ways to celebrate and preserve their history through traditional food and agricultural practices.
The move will streamline the process for Wisconsin’s growing hemp industry and cut down on confusing regulations, farmers say.
Wisconsin farmers are putting more emphasis on the "green factor" as they look to create more sustainable agriculture.
Wisconsin farmers are putting more emphasis on the "green factor" as they look to create more sustainable agriculture.
