A $2.5 million state investment is helping Wisconsin farmers find new markets while bringing fresh, locally produced food to families across the state.

Teri Barr talks with Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King to learn how the "Connecting Farms to Families" program is growing beyond anyone's expectations -- and why King is now working to keep these connections successful -- well into the future.  

 

A $2.5 million state investment is helping Wisconsin farmers find new markets while bringing fresh, locally produced food to families across the state.
Teri Barr talks with Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King to learn how the "Connecting Farms to Families" program is growing beyond anyone's expectations -- and why King is now working to keep these connections successful -- well into the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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

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Connecting Wisconsin Farmers with Food Pantries to Help Feed Families in Need

With Wisconsin's first fall case of HPAI confirmed at a turkey farm near Rice Lake, Dr. Keith Poulsen discusses farm biosecurity, the meaning of "Gold Status" and what the new findings of the virus in Texas cattle might mean for Wisconsin beef and dairy producers.

With Wisconsin's first fall case of HPAI confirmed at a turkey farm near Rice Lake, Dr. Keith Poulsen discusses farm biosecurity, the meaning of "Gold Status" and what the new findings of the virus in Texas cattle might mean for Wisconsin beef and dairy producers.

Dr Keith Poulsen on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza returning to Wisconsin, And Biosecurity Reminders

Cheese Fair off the Square is a celebration of two things that make Wisconsin so special: our premier dairy products and our premier people who make it happen. I have one of those people along with me now. Jody Miller is one of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Originals. She takes the title of "the Barnyard Beautifier." Jody, tell us a little bit about the celebration that is Cheese Fair off the Square.

More information about the Wisconsin Originals at https://wisconsindairy.org/

Cheese Fair off the Square is a celebration of two things that make Wisconsin so special: our premier dairy products and our premier people who make it happen. I have one of those people along with me now. Jody Miller is one of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Originals. She takes the title of "the Barnyard Beautifier." Jody, tell us a little bit about the celebration that is Cheese Fair off the Square.
More information about the Wisconsin Originals at https://wisconsindairy.org/

Let's Celebrate Wisconsin At Cheese Fair Off The Square

Heather Quakenboss says they're fielding a lot of questions about the logistics of canning flour and butter. However, she says there's no way to do so safely. Good news, UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension have launched a toll-free helpline (1-866-540-4636) where callers can speak to a live expert Monday through Friday (9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–4 PM) about food preservation, freezing, drying, and fermenting.


Stu Muck says the rain will stick around into Monday for Southern Wisconsin.


A long-awaited farm bill has cleared a major legislative hurdle. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a 12-11 vote. This action pushes the legislation, known as Farm Bill 2.0, to the full Senate. Paul Jarvis is a Wautoma farmer and president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association. He sits down with Larry Lee to break down what the bill could mean for Wisconsin farmers.


Dr. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension Weed Scientist, visits with Pam Jahnke about the field research he's been conducting to try and come up with answers for Wisconsin growers facing this tenacious weed that seems to keep spreading.


Corey William Janke is celebrating 150 years of his family farming the same land near Bear Creek, in the Union Township of Waupaca County. The fifth-generation farmer reflects on how it has evolved from steam-powered equipment and a family sawmill to a modern beef operation, which he started in 2018 after the dairy cows left the farm.

Heather Quakenboss says they're fielding a lot of questions about the logistics of canning flour and butter. However, she says there's no way to do so safely.&nbsp;Good news,&nbsp;UW&ndash;Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension have launched a toll-free helpline (1-866-540-4636) where callers can speak to a live expert Monday through Friday (9 AM&ndash;12 PM &amp; 1 PM&ndash;4 PM) about food preservation, freezing, drying, and fermenting.
 Stu Muck says the rain will stick around into Monday for Southern Wisconsin.
 A long-awaited farm bill has cleared a major legislative hurdle. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a 12-11 vote. This action pushes the legislation, known as Farm Bill 2.0, to the full Senate. Paul Jarvis is a Wautoma farmer and president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association. He sits down with Larry Lee to break down what the bill could mean for Wisconsin farmers.
 Dr. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension Weed Scientist, visits with Pam Jahnke about the field research he's been conducting to try and come up with answers for Wisconsin growers facing this tenacious weed that seems to keep spreading.
 Corey William Janke is celebrating 150 years of his family farming the same land near Bear Creek, in the Union Township of Waupaca County. The fifth-generation farmer reflects on how it has evolved from steam-powered equipment and a family sawmill to a modern beef operation, which he started in 2018 after the dairy cows left the farm.

Connecting Wisconsin Farmers with Food Pantries to Help Feed Families in Need

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