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Why 4-H Camp Is Different

May 2, 2024

Why 4-H Camp Is Different

Research shows that youth who attend camps during the summer come away with so much more than what camping programs are given credit for. 4-H Camps have plenty to offer! Marie Witzel, Dodge County 4-H Extension Agent believes that people sometimes...
Need The Training – DATCP Has The Money

May 2, 2024

Need The Training – DATCP Has The Money

Keeping the food chain safe is serious business. UW-Madison is hosting a Basic Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Meat and Poultry Establishments Short Course. The event’s scheduled for May 29-30, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Science &...
First CWD Wild Deer In Pierce County

May 2, 2024

First CWD Wild Deer In Pierce County

Pierce County has joined a legion of others with its first CWD wild deer detection. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed test results came from a deer within 10 miles of the Dunn and St. Croix county borders....
Think Something Special For Mom

May 2, 2024

Think Something Special For Mom

Whether it’s Mother’s Day, a wedding, birthday, or any other special occasion, be careful shopping online That’s the advice from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions consumers to pay attention and confirm websites are...
Here’s The Plan To Celebrate Beef Month

May 1, 2024

Here’s The Plan To Celebrate Beef Month

Wisconsin’s farming community is invited to step into the spotlight this May Beef Month, a time to honor the fruits of their labor and recognize the rich tradition of beef production in the state. Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com May Beef Month is more...
Aviation Option Out For WI Corn

May 1, 2024

Aviation Option Out For WI Corn

Wisconsin corn farmers are disappointed by an announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury that will limit corn-based ethanol’s contribution to decarbonizing the aviation sector. The update to the Department of Energy’s Argonne GREET model says that corn- based ethanol must be...
715 Rundown: Ceasefire, College Protests, Construction, and the Mall

May 1, 2024

715 Rundown: Ceasefire, College Protests, Construction, and the Mall

This week we’re talking about a potential ceasefire and what that means for Israel and hostages, college protests around the nation and in our backyard, potholes and construction in Wisconsin, and what could happen to Oakwood Mall. Listen above! The post...
Jerome Family Honored Again

April 30, 2024

Jerome Family Honored Again

Lawrence F. Jerome has been posthumously named the 2024 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Jerome was the owner of Jerland Farms until his passing earlier this...
More Names On Dairy Farmer Ballot

April 30, 2024

More Names On Dairy Farmer Ballot

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 13 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Eight districts are up for election beginning May 1, 2024. The...
Pecan Bourbon Tart/Hy-Vee

April 30, 2024

Pecan Bourbon Tart/Hy-Vee

You don’t find too many tarts around the Chippewa Valley. I have made a tarte Tatin, based on a recipe that my mother once found. However, tarts aren’t particularly commonplace. If you find one, it’s worth a...
When It’s Dry – We Plant

April 30, 2024

When It’s Dry – We Plant

Windows of opportunity. That’s what a few dry days of weather have turned into for Wisconsin farmers, and they’ve taken advantage of each. According to the Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service, about 10 percent of our corn crop is already in...
Meet Mick Homb – New FarmFirst GM

April 29, 2024

Meet Mick Homb – New FarmFirst GM

Not all career opportunities look like opportunities when you start. Mick Hombs needed a little encouragement to become the new General Manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. For years, Homb was Director of Milk Marketing for the cooperative’s Family Dairies USA...
WiWiC Hosts Learning Circle

April 29, 2024

WiWiC Hosts Learning Circle

Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is hosting a Spring Learning Circle on Tuesday, May 7 from 11:30am until 3:30pm. The group will gather and have lunch in the Badger Den at the MacKenzie Nature Center, W7303 County Highway CS, Poynette....
Spring 2024 Haircare Favorites

April 29, 2024

Spring 2024 Haircare Favorites

Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee. One thing I love about the seasons changing is that our haircare routines change too! This week I’m sharing some of my current favorite hair care items, why I love them and where you...
Chippewa Valley Lip Sync Battle: A Fun Event for a Good Cause

April 25, 2024

Chippewa Valley Lip Sync Battle: A Fun Event for a Good Cause

Lip sync battles have been a huge pop culture phenomenon for the last few decades, and you’re finally getting the opportunity to see one in person – for a good cause, too! On May 10th, you’ll be able to witness...
Losing Yourself to Parenthood

April 24, 2024

Losing Yourself to Parenthood

Parenthood is one of the most beautiful things we as human beings can experience. It’s also to most exhausting. No one tells you that you start to lose your identity. They don’t tell you how to navigate keeping your sense...

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