The Holiday Season is upon us, which means it’s time for family gatherings and also more time spent in the kitchen. Sharing more about Farm to Holiday Meals with Wisconsin Butter is the 75th Alice in Dairyland, Taylor Schaefer.

The Holiday Season is upon us, which means it’s time for family gatherings and also more time spent in the kitchen. Sharing more about Farm to Holiday Meals with Wisconsin Butter is the 75th Alice in Dairyland, Taylor Schaefer.

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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Farm to Holiday Meals With Wisconsin Butter

The rural voice is really going to matter this election year - and that influence will ripple beyond the presidential decision.  David Bowen, Associate State Director of Advocacy for AARP of Wisconsin is busy now making sure candidates understand where priorities lie.

Bowen says big bullet items they want all Wisconsinites discussing with candidates include social security and maintaining its funding.  Bowen says other elements of conversation include services like high speed broadband in rural communities.

Bowen notes that the latest polls only accent how important rural voices and their interaction with candidates will be in fall election outcomes.

AARP Wisconsin is seeking legislative volunteers to help educate lawmakers, candidates, opinion leaders and the public about its priorities, including support for family caregivers.

Volunteers are needed throughout the state, but particularly in southeastern and southwestern Wisconsin. Activities include sending emails to legislators, writing letters to the editor, making phone calls and attending hearings.

The rural voice is really going to matter this election year - and that influence will ripple beyond the presidential decision.  David Bowen, Associate State Director of Advocacy for <a href="https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WI">AARP of Wisconsin</a> is busy now making sure candidates understand where priorities lie.
Bowen says big bullet items they want all Wisconsinites discussing with candidates include social security and maintaining its funding.  Bowen says other elements of conversation include services like high speed broadband in rural communities.
Bowen notes that the latest polls only accent how important rural voices and their interaction with candidates will be in fall election outcomes. <a href="https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/" data-cms-ai="0">AARP Wisconsin</a> is seeking legislative volunteers to help educate lawmakers, candidates, opinion leaders and the public about its priorities, including support for family caregivers. Volunteers are needed throughout the state, but particularly in southeastern and southwestern Wisconsin. Activities include sending emails to legislators, writing letters to the editor, making phone calls and attending hearings.

Rural Voices Matter On Election Issues - David Bowen

The Farm Bill of 2023 has been delayed until 2024, but there seems to be a commitment to mark the bill up by Memorial Day.  Stephanie Hoff gets the update from Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union.

You may think pork chops, pork roasts - even a brat when it comes to your preferred pork, but that's not the case around the world.  Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the National Pork Producers Council. She says "variety meats" are sought after in S.E. Asia, Australia and other world partner markets.

Recent rains have brought out the morel mushrooms!  That's great news for the community of Muscoda, where they're planning the 2024 Muscoda Morel Festival.  Charitee Seebecker visits with morel mushroom buyer, Tom Nondorf.  He's a veteran that's been buying morel's for the past 14 years.  The festival benefits the local American Legion Post.

This summer there will be a precedent setting meeting of bison research specialists in Brookings, SD.  Pam Jahnke talks to Lydia Whitman, Program Manager for the National Bison Association.  Whitman says the industry is focused on their sustainability message, as well as building out infrastructure to get products to consumers.

The Farm Bill of 2023 has been delayed until 2024, but there seems to be a commitment to mark the bill up by Memorial Day.  Stephanie Hoff gets the update from Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union. You may think pork chops, pork roasts - even a brat when it comes to your preferred pork, but that's not the case around the world.  Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the National Pork Producers Council. She says "variety meats" are sought after in S.E. Asia, Australia and other world partner markets. Recent rains have brought out the morel mushrooms!  That's great news for the community of Muscoda, where they're planning the 2024 Muscoda Morel Festival.  Charitee Seebecker visits with morel mushroom buyer, Tom Nondorf.  He's a veteran that's been buying morel's for the past 14 years.  The festival benefits the local American Legion Post. This summer there will be a precedent setting meeting of bison research specialists in Brookings, SD.  Pam Jahnke talks to Lydia Whitman, Program Manager for the National Bison Association.  Whitman says the industry is focused on their sustainability message, as well as building out infrastructure to get products to consumers.

Farm Bill Mark Up, Morel Mushrooms And Bison - All In The Show

As spring unfolds across Wisconsin, mushroom enthusiasts and farmers alike are buzzing with excitement over what promises to be an exceptional season for morel mushrooms. The combination of timely rainfall and late spring snowfalls has set the stage for a bountiful harvest. That’s according to morel mushroom buyer Tom Nondorf.

"With the rainfall and weather we've been having, it's really helped keep the mushroom crop going,” Nondorf says. "But the late snowfalls in spring are especially beneficial. Over the years, I've noticed that the more snow we get in late spring, the better off the mushroom crop is for the year."

Nondorf has been closely monitoring this season's progress and is optimistic about the outlook. "I've been buying mushrooms for over 14 years, and I can confidently say that this year is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years.”

As spring unfolds across Wisconsin, mushroom enthusiasts and farmers alike are buzzing with excitement over what promises to be an exceptional season for morel mushrooms. The combination of timely rainfall and late spring snowfalls has set the stage for a bountiful harvest. That’s according to morel mushroom buyer Tom Nondorf.
"With the rainfall and weather we've been having, it's really helped keep the mushroom crop going,” Nondorf says. "But the late snowfalls in spring are especially beneficial. Over the years, I've noticed that the more snow we get in late spring, the better off the mushroom crop is for the year."
Nondorf has been closely monitoring this season's progress and is optimistic about the outlook. "I've been buying mushrooms for over 14 years, and I can confidently say that this year is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years.”

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