Dementia is tragic for any family that has to deal with it, but if you're - in the rural community - there's more.  If you're a farm family dealing with a loved one that's suffering with dementia or Alzheimher's, you're really on your own.  Ben Jarboe talks about it with Dr. Julie Bobitt,  Assistant Professor Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science at University of Illinois Chicago.  She explains that as farmers age, this challenge escalates.  Her research focused on just 10 families, but she says the results are telling of the challenges yet to come.

A little snow is swirling around Wisconsin this morning, but the winds will keep it swirling all weekend.  Stu Muck says get ready to bundle up!


Dairy Strong 2026 included about 400 dairy operations from across the state.  There's no lack of areas for them to focus their attention.  Stephanie Hoff talks to Erin Tomasik, community relations manager, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative/Dairy Business Association.  She says they've launched several initiatives and campaigns both in state and out that will require farmers to stay engaged in the conversation.


Focus on Energy is offering increased rebates, expanded projects they'll cover and a new "Farmer to Friend" campaign that will help spread the news on how to save money.  Jessica Mlsna, Focus on Energy advisor has a laundry list of things helping encourage farms and agribusinesses to tap into the program.  Paid for by Focus on Energy.

Dementia is tragic for any family that has to deal with it, but if you're - in the rural community - there's more.&nbsp; If you're a farm family dealing with a loved one that's suffering with dementia or Alzheimher's, you're really on your own.&nbsp; Ben Jarboe talks about it with Dr. Julie Bobitt,&nbsp; Assistant Professor Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science at University of Illinois Chicago.&nbsp; She explains that as farmers age, this challenge escalates.&nbsp; Her research focused on just 10 families, but she says the results are telling of the challenges yet to come.
A little snow is swirling around Wisconsin this morning, but the winds will keep it swirling all weekend.&nbsp; Stu Muck says get ready to bundle up!
 Dairy Strong 2026 included about 400 dairy operations from across the state.&nbsp; There's no lack of areas for them to focus their attention.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff talks to Erin Tomasik, community relations manager, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative/Dairy Business Association.&nbsp; She says they've launched several initiatives and campaigns both in state and out that will require farmers to stay engaged in the conversation.
 Focus on Energy is offering increased rebates, expanded projects they'll cover and a new "Farmer to Friend" campaign that will help spread the news on how to save money.&nbsp; Jessica Mlsna, Focus on Energy advisor has a laundry list of things helping encourage farms and agribusinesses to tap into the program.&nbsp; Paid for by Focus on Energy.

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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