Hosting the Alice in Dairyland finals – it’s a big deal for a county. It brings statewide news coverage and drives local interest in the county’s agribusiness industry! Carol Roth is co-chairing the Crawford County Alice in Dairyland Finals Committee, the host this year. Roth was most recently the executive director for Driftless Development Inc. She says she applied for Crawford County to host the Alice program as a strategic way to bring attention to the county’s agribusiness sector. She says it's about time they showed off all they have to offer! After all, Crawford County has had three Alice in Dairylands in its history. 

Hosting the Alice in Dairyland finals &ndash; it&rsquo;s a big deal for a county. It brings statewide news coverage and drives local interest in the county&rsquo;s agribusiness industry! Carol Roth is co-chairing the Crawford County Alice in Dairyland Finals Committee, the host this year. Roth was most recently the executive director for Driftless Development Inc. She says she applied for Crawford County to host the Alice program as a strategic way to bring attention to the county&rsquo;s agribusiness sector. She says it's about time they showed off all they have to offer! After all, Crawford County has had three Alice in Dairylands in its history.&nbsp;

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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Alice Finals In Crawford County - Nothing Short Of Celebratory!

Springtime is busy for the equine veterinarians on staff at IronGate Clinic in Madison. Howard Ketover is one of them. He serves farms, hobbyists, and boarding facilities across Dane County and beyond. He says he puts a lot of miles on in the spring because horses and their owners are in a key transition period. It’s time to move from a less active winter season to a more physical summer routine, not to mention it’s also foaling season. Dr. Ketover gives horse owners some critical advice on how to best care for their animals this time of year. We look forward to catching up with him and other equine experts again at the Midwest Horse Fair April 11-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Springtime is busy for the equine veterinarians on staff at IronGate Clinic in Madison. Howard Ketover is one of them. He serves farms, hobbyists, and boarding facilities across Dane County and beyond. He says he puts a lot of miles on in the spring because horses and their owners are in a key transition period. It&rsquo;s time to move from a less active winter season to a more physical summer routine, not to mention it&rsquo;s also foaling season. Dr. Ketover gives horse owners some critical advice on how to best care for their animals this time of year. We look forward to catching up with him and other equine experts again at the Midwest Horse Fair April 11-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Spring Is A Critical Transition Period For Horses & Owners

While the buzz has largely been on the national scene with department cuts and program elimination, here in Wisconsin work is quietly ongoing to craft budget plans and programs.  Ben Jarboe gets an update on one senator's perspective and objectives. Senator Brad Pfaff grew up in agriculture and was temporary Secretary of Agriculture at WDATCP.  He explains to Jarboe what his targets are for agriculture policy and programs moving forward with big emphasis on rural healthcare and more domestic use of products.

We've got a little bit of everything coming to Wisconsin weatherwise this week.  Stu Muck breaks down what clothes you'll need to stay warm.

Sandy Madland is a first generation dairy farmer that shares her voice on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors.  Madland farms outside of Lyndon Station but grew up in the West Allis area - removed from agriculture.  She tells Charitee Seebecker about the ongoing programs farmers and consumers may notice that elevate awareness of Wisconsin dairy including the current campaign with the WIAA sporting events.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Most of us plan and look forward to retirement, but that may not be the case for farmers.  Their identity is tied with the farm, the livestock, the daily tasks they perform and it can be tough to decouple from all that.  Stephanie Hoff takes a closer look at how to deal with those challenges, and what options might work with University of Missouri Extension Farm Transition Specialist Wesley Tucker.  Tucker was a guest at the Professional Dairy Producers annual business meeting in Madison.  He says he helps explain ways individuals can maintain their identity as a farmer after "retirement" by transitioning to a role as an advisor/coach/mentor. They may even have more value in this position than when they were calling the shots. It's rare for a farmer to be able to let go of the farm completely. From a mental health standpoint, they need to have a sense of purpose with the farm.

While the buzz has largely been on the national scene with department cuts and program elimination, here in Wisconsin work is quietly ongoing to craft budget plans and programs.&nbsp; Ben Jarboe gets an update on one senator's perspective and objectives. Senator Brad Pfaff grew up in agriculture and was temporary Secretary of Agriculture at WDATCP.&nbsp; He explains to Jarboe what his targets are for agriculture policy and programs moving forward with big emphasis on rural healthcare and more domestic use of products. We've got a little bit of everything coming to Wisconsin weatherwise this week.&nbsp; Stu Muck breaks down what clothes you'll need to stay warm.
Sandy Madland is a first generation dairy farmer that shares her voice on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors.&nbsp; Madland farms outside of Lyndon Station but grew up in the West Allis area - removed from agriculture.&nbsp; She tells Charitee Seebecker about the ongoing programs farmers and consumers may notice that elevate awareness of Wisconsin dairy including the current campaign with the WIAA sporting events.&nbsp; Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Most of us plan and look forward to retirement, but that may not be the case for farmers.&nbsp; Their identity is tied with the farm, the livestock, the daily tasks they perform and it can be tough to decouple from all that.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff takes a closer look at how to deal with those challenges, and what options might work with University of Missouri Extension Farm Transition Specialist Wesley Tucker.&nbsp; Tucker was a guest at the Professional Dairy Producers annual business meeting in Madison.&nbsp; He says he helps explain ways individuals can maintain their identity as a farmer after "retirement" by transitioning to a role as an advisor/coach/mentor. They may even have more value in this position than when they were calling the shots. It's rare for a farmer to be able to let go of the farm completely. From a mental health standpoint, they need to have a sense of purpose with the farm.

First Generation Dairy Farmer Speaks And Farmer Fear Of Retirement

The National Weather Service relies on volunteer weather observers to provide real-time weather data. That data helps meteorologists make more accurate predictions. Tim Halbach is the warning coordination meteorologist for NWS-Milwaukee. He says one weather observer in one town isn't enough because precipitation amounts can vary greatly between miles alone. NWS and Mid-West Farm Report are encouraging you to sign up to be a weather observer! Just visit CoCoRaHs.org or wisconsinweatherwatchers.org, whichever is easier to remember -- they go to the same place.

The National Weather Service relies on volunteer weather observers to provide real-time weather data. That data helps meteorologists make more accurate predictions. Tim Halbach is the warning coordination meteorologist for NWS-Milwaukee. He says one weather observer in one town isn't enough because precipitation amounts can vary greatly between miles alone. NWS and Mid-West Farm Report are encouraging you to sign up to be a weather observer! Just visit CoCoRaHs.org or wisconsinweatherwatchers.org, whichever is easier to remember -- they go to the same place.

Alice Finals In Crawford County - Nothing Short Of Celebratory!

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