The Farmer-led Watershed Grant Program has been a huge success in Wisconsin. The program includes research for more sustainable farming which includes cover crops, prevention of nutrient leeching, and safer waterways. Brian Brown a farmer out of Paoli shares an update on how the program he works closely with has been spreading awareness of sustainable agricultural practices as well as new research coming to further the farmers ability to sustainably produce.

The Farmer-led Watershed Grant Program has been a huge success in Wisconsin. The program includes research for more sustainable farming which includes cover crops, prevention of nutrient leeching, and safer waterways. Brian Brown a farmer out of Paoli shares an update on how the program he works closely with has been spreading awareness of sustainable agricultural practices as well as new research coming to further the farmers ability to sustainably produce.

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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Farmer-led Watershed Grant Proves Successful

The Wisconsin potato industry's season is off to a fast start with some starting planting on April 10th. Tamas Houlihan the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association gives an update on the progress producers have made in the fields. He says there are multiple farms that already have over 3,000 acres planted. Houlihan says there are some worries for the industry in 2025 though, with a couple being the tariffs and the decreased consumption of french-fries in the U.S.

The Wisconsin potato industry's season is off to a fast start with some starting planting on April 10th. Tamas Houlihan the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association gives an update on the progress producers have made in the fields. He says there are multiple farms that already have over 3,000 acres planted. Houlihan says there are some worries for the industry in 2025 though, with a couple being the tariffs and the decreased consumption of french-fries in the U.S.

The Wisconsin Potato Industry Is Off To A Fast Start In 2025

In Green Bay, football and cheese collided to create unforgettable memories at this years NFL Draft. Many people made special memories during the NFL Draft events, including one talented artist: Vicki Janisch.

Known for her love of dairy, Vicki turned heads by carving Wisconsin cheese into touchdown-worthy works of art. Last week, she was the focal point at the NFL Taste of the Draft event held in Green Bay.

 

In Green Bay, football and cheese collided to create unforgettable memories at this years NFL Draft. Many people made special memories during the NFL Draft events, including one talented artist: Vicki Janisch.
Known for her love of dairy, Vicki turned heads by carving Wisconsin cheese into touchdown-worthy works of art. Last week, she was the focal point at the NFL Taste of the Draft event held in Green Bay.
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Carving Out a New Tradition at NFL Taste of the Draft

Erin Avila-Vissers plucked her family out of the city of Madison and moved them to the country to get back to her own farming roots. Instead of raising corn, soybeans, and cattle like her family did in Indiana, Erin opted for tulips. Four Acres Flowers in DeForest is a startup agribusiness growing tens of thousands of flowers in the spring, summer, and fall.
Rain is in the forecast today, but should clear up for the weekend, according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy says he's looking forward to the rain to green up his golf course -- that's where he'll be relaxing when the Draft is over.
Ryan Demers is a family and consumer science teacher at Pewaukee High School. He’s at the Draft in Green Bay with five of his ProStart students as they get real-world experience in culinary arts and customer service before graduating. ProStart is a two-year restaurant management program. Dillys Boateng is one of the students. She finds herself preparing food with globally recognized chefs and famous Wisconsin supper clubs, and serving attendees and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famers at the Taste of the Draft exclusive event. You don't get this experience inside a classroom, she says.
GENYOUth is a nonprofit founded by American dairy farmers and the NFL. The organization is harnessing the hype of the Draft to raise awareness of food insecurity in school-aged kids. CEO Ann Marie Kroutheim tells us how their event, "Taste of the Draft," is supporting 50,000 Wisconsin students across 90 schools with nutrition grants.

Erin Avila-Vissers plucked her family out of the city of Madison and moved them to the country to get back to her own farming roots. Instead of raising corn, soybeans, and cattle like her family did in Indiana, Erin opted for tulips. Four Acres Flowers in DeForest is a startup agribusiness growing tens of thousands of flowers in the spring, summer, and fall. Rain is in the forecast today, but should clear up for the weekend, according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy says he's looking forward to the rain to green up his golf course -- that's where he'll be relaxing when the Draft is over. Ryan Demers is a family and consumer science teacher at Pewaukee High School. He&rsquo;s at the Draft in Green Bay with five of his ProStart students as they get real-world experience in culinary arts and customer service before graduating. ProStart is a two-year restaurant management program.&nbsp;Dillys Boateng is one of the students. She finds herself preparing food with globally recognized chefs and famous Wisconsin supper clubs, and serving attendees and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famers at the Taste of the Draft exclusive event. You don't get this experience inside a classroom, she says. GENYOUth is a nonprofit founded by American dairy farmers and the NFL. The organization is harnessing the hype of the Draft to raise awareness of food insecurity in school-aged kids. CEO Ann Marie Kroutheim tells us how their event, "Taste of the Draft," is supporting 50,000 Wisconsin students across 90 schools with&nbsp;nutrition grants.

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