Carl Anderson Shares the Story of his family farm in St. Croix County.

Carl Anderson Shares the Story of his family farm in St. Croix County.

.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

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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Carl Anderson - St. Croix Sesquicentennial Farm

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Master of Science in Design + Innovation program is making a difference through its Design Horizon initiative. Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea, this initiative helps students create solutions that benefit people, animals, and plants across the state.



“We’ve expanded our focus to explore how design can support all living things in Wisconsin,” said Trudy Watt, Academic Director of the program. “By working with partners, students tackle real-world problems that contribute to living well in the state.”



Last year, students created the Anthofile Toolkit. This project encouraged native plantings to improve foraging habitats for pollinators. The students developed a digital slide deck and an app to help homeowners and landscape designers choose native plants. “They wanted to dispel myths that native plants are messy or hard to maintain,” Watt explained.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison&rsquo;s Master of Science in Design + Innovation program is making a difference through its Design Horizon initiative. Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea, this initiative helps students create solutions that benefit people, animals, and plants across the state.
 
&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve expanded our focus to explore how design can support all living things in Wisconsin,&rdquo; said Trudy Watt, Academic Director of the program. &ldquo;By working with partners, students tackle real-world problems that contribute to living well in the state.&rdquo;
 
Last year, students created the <a href="https://www.anthofile.com/">Anthofile Toolkit</a>. This project encouraged native plantings to improve foraging habitats for pollinators. The students developed a digital slide deck and an app to help homeowners and landscape designers choose native plants. &ldquo;They wanted to dispel myths that native plants are messy or hard to maintain,&rdquo; Watt explained.

From Native Plants to Honeybees: UW-Madison’s Design Horizon Makes an Impact

Rick Roden is one of the dairy farmers that make up the board of directors for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.  On his family operation in Washington County, communication is key.  Roden's found out that the messages that Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin creates and uses to promote the state's dairy products are effective, and well received.

Roden visits with Pam Jahnke about his fundamental motivation to be on the board - and that was to find out how his checkoff dollars were being invested.  He says he's very impressed with all the programs and partnerships that DFW has forged, and the worldwide reputation Wisconsin has for its dairy products, especially cheese.

Constant promotion and education is the foundation to why Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin works.  Roden says the rule he remembers is the 90/90 rule.  90% of the milk produced in Wisconsin goes into cheese, and 90% of that cheese is sold outside of Wisconsin.  He says regardless of policy, keeping those conversations going is critical for the success of Wisconsin dairy.  Today, the state produces 3.5 billion pounds of cheese.  Roden believes the brand building and partnerships that his checkoff dollars have been invested in, keep Wisconsin at the forefront of sales.

Did you know last year our dairy checkoff got Wisconsin Cheese promotions in over 8000 stores across the country and sales of Wisconsin cheese are outpacing the entire specialty cheese industry?  That's something Roden is proud of, and happy to share with other dairy producers, and non-farm consumers as well.

If dairy farmers want to learn more about checkoff efforts, check out

www.wisconsindairy.org, or reach out to your local Board of Director

Rick Roden is one of the dairy farmers that make up the board of directors for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.&nbsp; On his family operation in Washington County, communication is key.&nbsp; Roden's found out that the messages that <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin</a> creates and uses to promote the state's dairy products are effective, and well received.
Roden visits with Pam Jahnke about his fundamental motivation to be on the board - and that was to find out how his checkoff dollars were being invested.&nbsp; He says he's very impressed with all the programs and partnerships that <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/">DFW</a> has forged, and the worldwide reputation Wisconsin has for its dairy products, especially cheese.
Constant promotion and education is the foundation to why <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin </a>works.&nbsp; Roden says the rule he remembers is the 90/90 rule.&nbsp; 90% of the milk produced in Wisconsin goes into cheese, and 90% of that cheese is sold outside of Wisconsin.&nbsp; He says regardless of policy, keeping those conversations going is critical for the success of Wisconsin dairy.&nbsp; Today, the state produces 3.5 billion pounds of cheese.&nbsp; Roden believes the brand building and partnerships that his checkoff dollars have been invested in, keep Wisconsin at the forefront of sales.
Did you know last year our dairy checkoff got Wisconsin Cheese promotions in over 8000 stores across the country and sales of Wisconsin cheese are outpacing the entire specialty cheese industry?&nbsp; That's something Roden is proud of, and happy to share with other dairy producers, and non-farm consumers as well.
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If dairy farmers want to learn more about checkoff efforts, check out
<a href="http://www.wisconsindairy.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisconsindairy.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741133967424000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0g0C9iEEnklBmUSbMuRFnq">www.wisconsindairy.org</a>, or reach out to your local Board of Director

Tariffs Or Not - WI Dairy Keeps Promoting - Rick Roden

Mid-State Technical College will host this year’s Wisconsin Technical College System Ag Day Celebration in conjunction with its annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 11. The events will be held in the Marshfield area from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Exact times vary based on Farm Tour pick-up location. The public is invited to register for a day of exploring the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations. 

MSTC Lead Ag Instructor Teri Raatz has the details.

In honor of the WTCS Ag Day Celebration, the day will start with a free full breakfast at the American Legion in Marshfield. Attendees will hear from special guest speakers, including WTCS President Layla Merrifield, Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik and DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski.

Learn more: https://www.mstc.edu/farmtour

Mid-State Technical College will host this year&rsquo;s Wisconsin Technical College System Ag Day Celebration in conjunction with its annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 11. The events will be held in the Marshfield area from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Exact times vary based on Farm Tour pick-up location. The public is invited to register for a day of exploring the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations.&nbsp;
MSTC Lead Ag Instructor Teri Raatz has the details.
In honor of the WTCS Ag Day Celebration, the day will start with a free full breakfast at the American Legion in Marshfield. Attendees will hear from special guest speakers, including WTCS President Layla Merrifield, Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik and DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski.
Learn more: <a href="https://www.mstc.edu/farmtour">https://www.mstc.edu/farmtour</a>

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