Bruce Peterson explains the over 150 years of history of Fair Oaks Farm in Fon du Lac County. He says that surviving through the 80's and watching the community come together to help each other after terrible events are some of the fondest memories that he has.

Bruce Peterson explains the over 150 years of history of Fair Oaks Farm in Fon du Lac County. He says that surviving through the 80's and watching the community come together to help each other after terrible events are some of the fondest memories that he has.

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!

Bruce Peterson Fair Oaks Farm- Fon du Lac County Century and Sesquicentennial Farm

More grant opportunities are available for dairy producers through the Professional Dairy Producers' Your Farm-Your Footprint sustainability initiative. It's on a first-come, first-served basis.



A select group of dairy producers can receive grants of $9,750 per farm, covering up to 2,500 acres. The grants are available to the first 100 dairy farms who register for the program which opens today, Nov. 1: https://pdpw.org/your-farm-your-footprint/



Executive Director Shelly Mayer clarifies that, “Each farm will receive a private carbon footprint report, giving them a starting point to assess and improve their practices. Privacy is key—each farm’s data remains confidential, accessible only by the farm itself.”



Your Farm – Your Footprint is the only farmer-led sustainability initiative. It works directly and confidentially with producers to calculate their carbon and greenhouse gas metrics. Then, it determines how to use that information to position the dairy for the future. The initiative launched in February 2024 after a pilot program with dairy producers. All Your Farm – Your Footprint grants to dairy producers come through Dairy’s Foundation.

More grant opportunities are available for dairy producers through the Professional Dairy Producers' Your Farm-Your Footprint sustainability initiative. It's on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
A select group of dairy producers can receive grants of $9,750 per farm, covering up to 2,500 acres. The grants are available to the first 100 dairy farms who register for the program which opens today, Nov. 1: <a href="https://pdpw.org/your-farm-your-footprint/">https://pdpw.org/your-farm-your-footprint/</a>
 
Executive Director Shelly Mayer clarifies that, “Each farm will receive a private carbon footprint report, giving them a starting point to assess and improve their practices. Privacy is key—each farm’s data remains confidential, accessible only by the farm itself.”
 
Your Farm – Your Footprint is the only farmer-led sustainability initiative. It works directly and confidentially with producers to calculate their carbon and greenhouse gas metrics. Then, it determines how to use that information to position the dairy for the future. The initiative launched in February 2024 after a pilot program with dairy producers. All Your Farm – Your Footprint grants to dairy producers come through Dairy’s Foundation.

More Dollars Available For 'Your Farm - Your Footprint'

Melanie Miller, a widely recognized leader in Wisconsin’s 4-H community, has achieved a significant milestone in her career: induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place in Boise, Idaho, where Miller joined 15 others in the class of 2024. Known for her dedication and contributions, Miller's impact has resonated with youth, families, and educators across Wisconsin.

Reflecting on her career, Miller remarked, "It’s an honor to see how 4-H continues to foster life skills that kids carry forward." She emphasized the lasting value of the 4-H program, especially in teaching youth the importance of teamwork, goal-setting, and connecting across generations.

Melanie Miller, a widely recognized leader in Wisconsin’s 4-H community, has achieved a significant milestone in her career: induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place in Boise, Idaho, where Miller joined 15 others in the class of 2024. Known for her dedication and contributions, Miller's impact has resonated with youth, families, and educators across Wisconsin.
Reflecting on her career, Miller remarked, "It’s an honor to see how 4-H continues to foster life skills that kids carry forward." She emphasized the lasting value of the 4-H program, especially in teaching youth the importance of teamwork, goal-setting, and connecting across generations.

Wisconsin’s Melanie Miller Honored with National 4-H Hall of Fame Induction

Just as a beef calf and a dairy calf have different development needs, so do beef on dairy cross calves. This is the word from Laurence Williams who works in Dairy Beef Cross Development with Purina. Laurence walks us through the latest research findings on how to best care for dairy beef cross animals so that they reach their full potential. He says nearly all Wisconsin dairy farms are engaged in cross-animal production.

Just as a beef calf and a dairy calf have different development needs, so do beef on dairy cross calves. This is the word from Laurence Williams who works in Dairy Beef Cross Development with Purina. Laurence walks us through the latest research findings on how to best care for dairy beef cross animals so that they reach their full potential. He says nearly all Wisconsin dairy farms are engaged in cross-animal production.

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