The norm has always been to house calves individually; and that is the common practice for good reason. But, according to research by Dr. Jennifer Van Os of UW-Madison, there are a plethora of benefits in housing calves in pairs or in groups.

Josh Scramlin chats with Dr. Van Os about how she came to this realization and what exactly the benefits are.

The norm has always been to house calves individually; and that is the common practice for good reason. But, according to research by Dr. Jennifer Van Os of UW-Madison, there are a plethora of benefits in housing calves in pairs or in groups.
Josh Scramlin chats with Dr. Van Os about how she came to this realization and what exactly the benefits are.

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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Benefits of Pair or Group Calf Housing

Ashley VandenBush didn’t grow up on a farm. But she’s helping her Green Bay students discover where their food comes from through cows, chickens, cheese, and hands-on agriculture lessons.

The third grade teacher tells Teri Barr how it started with her own interest in learning more about Wisconsin agriculture. And as she welcomes a new group of students to school, you may be surprised to find out why they are excited about learning more, too. 

 

 

Ashley VandenBush didn&rsquo;t grow up on a farm. But she&rsquo;s helping her Green Bay students discover where their food comes from through cows, chickens, cheese, and hands-on agriculture lessons.
The third grade teacher tells Teri Barr how it started with her own interest in learning more about Wisconsin agriculture. And as she welcomes a new group of students to school, you may be surprised to find out why they are excited about learning more, too.&nbsp;
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Third Grade Teacher Brings Wisconsin Agriculture to Life in Her Classroom

Finding a way to motivate busy farmer growers to attend events is a challenge.  It's a challenge being faced by almost every avenue of Wisconsin agriculture.  Associations, events, educational venues - they all struggle to get their target audience - farmers - to show up!

Pam Jahnke visits with Whitney Prestby about how some conservation staff in Wisconsin are taking a different approach to reaching their audience.

Finding a way to motivate busy farmer growers to attend events is a challenge.&nbsp; It's a challenge being faced by almost every avenue of Wisconsin agriculture.&nbsp; Associations, events, educational venues - they all struggle to get their target audience - farmers - to show up! Pam Jahnke visits with Whitney Prestby about how some conservation staff in Wisconsin are taking a different approach to reaching their audience.

Whitney Prestby - Farmer Engagement - Getting Them To Show Up

Fairs.com was founded in 2023 in Columbus, OH by people who have actually worked a fair gate — and got tired of watching fairs get squeezed by generic ticketing platforms. That simple motivation has morphed into a business model that's helping fairs of all sizes across the United States - including here in Wisconsin.

Pam Jahnke visits with Fairs.com founder/CEO, Scott Hillyer about how they got started, and where they hope to take the service.  Hillyer and his team were special guests at the 2026 WI Fair Association's Annual Convention.

Fairs.com was founded in 2023 in Columbus, OH by people who have actually worked a fair gate &mdash; and got tired of watching fairs get squeezed by generic ticketing platforms. That simple motivation has morphed into a business model that's helping fairs of all sizes across the United States - including here in Wisconsin.
Pam Jahnke visits with Fairs.com founder/CEO, Scott Hillyer about how they got started, and where they hope to take the service.&nbsp; Hillyer and his team were special guests at the 2026 WI Fair Association's Annual Convention.

Benefits of Pair or Group Calf Housing

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