It's the third year Wisconsin has put the spotlight on Agriculture Tourism, and the diversity building in the state.  Sheila Everhart is the executive director of WATA (WI Ag Tourism Association).  The official dates for WI Ag Tourism Week is Sept. 21-Oct. 2.

Everhart tells Pam Jahnke that nationally, the agricultural segment of the tourism industry tripled from $202 million in 2002 to $949 million in 2017, an increase of nearly 370%, according to the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture report. This steady increase is part of a large global trend.

It's the third year Wisconsin has put the spotlight on Agriculture Tourism, and the diversity building in the state.  Sheila Everhart is the executive director of WATA (WI Ag Tourism Association).  The official dates for WI Ag Tourism Week is Sept. 21-Oct. 2.
Everhart tells Pam Jahnke that nationally, the agricultural segment of the tourism industry tripled from $202 million in 2002 to $949 million in 2017, an increase of nearly 370%, according to the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture report. This steady increase is part of a large global trend.

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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Wisconsin agriculture is more than just numbers—it’s about hard work, community, and innovation. From family farms to growing global exports, it’s clear that our state’s farmers and producers are making a big impact. Senator Joan Ballweg joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the exciting progress in agriculture, the people driving it, and what’s next.

Wisconsin agriculture is more than just numbers—it’s about hard work, community, and innovation. From family farms to growing global exports, it’s clear that our state’s farmers and producers are making a big impact. Senator Joan Ballweg joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the exciting progress in agriculture, the people driving it, and what’s next.

Wisconsin Farmers Lead the Way-Sen. Joan Ballweg

The data this year proves that countries around the globe want more red meat from the United States. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. He says export numbers for pork and beef have been inching up to a near-record. When asked about potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration, Halstrom is optimistic. He says the USMCA from Trump's first term has been a success for meat exports. Meanwhile, Halstrom says trade partners are continuing to follow the science amidst the HPAI outbreak that has now infected backyard pigs. Countries still want quality, safe U.S. meat.

The data this year proves that countries around the globe want more red meat from the United States. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. He says export numbers for pork and beef have been inching up to a near-record. When asked about potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration, Halstrom is optimistic. He says the USMCA from Trump's first term has been a success for meat exports. Meanwhile, Halstrom says trade partners are continuing to follow the science amidst the HPAI outbreak that has now infected backyard pigs. Countries still want quality, safe U.S. meat.

USMEF Outlines 2025 'What Ifs' After A Strong 2024

The Propane Education Research Council has the Propane Farm Incentive Program where producers get money back when they purchase categories of equipment for the farm. When there's a natural disaster, the industry steps up and doubles that farm incentive for people impacted. For example, chicken barns that were destroyed in the hurricanes this fall, can get double incentives when they replace the heat and power for those barns. Irrigation engines, for example, could result in $1,700 savings. The check will come in the mail, explains Director of Agriculture Business Development Mike Newland.

The Propane Education Research Council has the Propane Farm Incentive Program where producers get money back when they purchase categories of equipment for the farm. When there's a natural disaster, the industry steps up and doubles that farm incentive for people impacted. For example, chicken barns that were destroyed in the hurricanes this fall, can get double incentives when they replace the heat and power for those barns. Irrigation engines, for example, could result in $1,700 savings. The check will come in the mail, explains Director of Agriculture Business Development Mike Newland.

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