A new organization is working to ensure rural Wisconsin thrives. The Rural Policy Institute is a coalition of agricultural and rural organizations. Executive Director Bob Welch says it's not an advocacy group, but a research organization. It starts with defining rural.

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Jason Mugnaini says Ag Day at the Capitol was a success, welcoming 400 farmers and advocates. The celebration also got the public's attention with equipment, calves, and cheese on the Square. WFBF met with urban lawmakers in addition to rural policymakers. Conversations included ARIP funding and expanding Wisconsin product market opportunities.

Brian Reisinger was a guest speaker at Ag Day with his book, Land Rich, Cash Poor. The book, which explores the history of disappearing farms, has resonated with policy and mental health groups across the state.

"Naturally Wisconsin" is boosting the market for Wisconsin's all-natural products, explains Executive Director Jamie Valenti-Jordan.

Ever.Ag Principal Mike North says one of the reasons the Class III milk price is hindered is due to unknowns regarding retaliatory tariffs, notably with Canada and Mexico. The deadline is April 2.