Farming
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3 things Wisconsin farmers are concerned about going into 2024
Wisconsin’s farmers say that farmland consolidation, immigration reform, and the Farm Bill are top of mind for an industry that is in crucial need of reform and support.
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Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family bonding.” Choosing the right tree “Your firs are going to be…
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By punting the Farm Bill to 2024, Congress misses a chance to help farmers and consumers squeezed by middlemen
Far-right conservatives have already forced several spending bills into another possible government shutdown over the winter, making it necessary for the Farm Bill to go unaddressed until next fall.
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After 2 Years of COVID, Farmers Look to Turn Things Around in 2022
Wisconsin farmers have hard a rough couple years. Recent investments could help reverse that trend.
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After 2 Years of COVID, Farmers Look to Turn Things Around in 2022
Wisconsin farmers have hard a rough couple years. Recent investments could help reverse that trend.
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State Hopes Farm to School Program Can Address Supply Chain Issues in School Cafeterias
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.
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Agriculture is a Big Climate Change Contributor and Polluter. Wisconsin Farmers Want to Change That.
Wisconsin farmers are putting more emphasis on the “green factor” as they look to create more sustainable agriculture.
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Agriculture is a Big Climate Change Contributor and Polluter. Wisconsin Farmers Want to Change That.
Wisconsin farmers are putting more emphasis on the “green factor” as they look to create more sustainable agriculture.
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As New Vaccinations Decrease, Efforts Turn Toward Wisconsin Farm Workers
How farm owners and health officials are working to overcome vaccine hesitancy among farm employees.
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USDA to Try Again to Get Excess Farm Supply to Families in Need of Food
Wisconsin farmers saw distribution failures in the Trump-era Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
