Bob Smith grew up with four brothers, leading them to name the farm Foursome Acres. Bob's brothers have since passed the farm duties off to just him. He recalls the type of farm chores they did as boys, and how the farm has changed over time. In 1980, the barn suffered a fire. Bob still farms today -- the cows are gone, but the crops remain.

Bob Smith grew up with four brothers, leading them to name the farm Foursome Acres. Bob's brothers have since passed the farm duties off to just him. He recalls the type of farm chores they did as boys, and how the farm has changed over time. In 1980, the barn suffered a fire. Bob still farms today -- the cows are gone, but the crops remain.

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.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners. 

.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners.

Wisconsin Century & Sesquicentennial Farm Salute

Daily audio and podcasts from the Mid-West Farm Report Madison!

Daily audio and podcasts from the Mid-West Farm Report Madison!

Bob Smith - Fond Du Lac County Sesquicentennial Farm

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy Producers' Cornerstone Dairy Academy to sharpen his vision for the next century of his family farm.

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy Producers' Cornerstone Dairy Academy to sharpen his vision for the next century of his family farm.

Cornerstone Dairy Academy Develops Farmer To Lead Into The Next Century

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.

A Recent HPAI Snapshot

Whether she's talking to a crowd of people or working behind the scenes for agriculture, Kim Bremmer can wear any number of hats. The recently elected president of American Agri-Women tells us about her agriculture advocacy journey. She mentions that with busy schedules, we must find the communication avenues we are most interested in and invest our time there.

Whether she's talking to a crowd of people or working behind the scenes for agriculture, Kim Bremmer can wear any number of hats. The recently elected president of American Agri-Women tells us about her agriculture advocacy journey. She mentions that with busy schedules, we must find the communication avenues we are most interested in and invest our time there.

Bob Smith - Fond Du Lac County Sesquicentennial Farm

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