Since its inception in 1982, the Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival has been a staple for the community. Kimberly Seifert a committee member for the festival says that they have an action packed 3-day event planned. She says that this year will have tractor pulls, free ice cream, and of course lots of mushrooms. Located an hour west of Madison the festival aims to be a great time for people of all ages.

Since its inception in 1982, the Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival has been a staple for the community. Kimberly Seifert a committee member for the festival says that they have an action packed 3-day event planned. She says that this year will have tractor pulls, free ice cream, and of course lots of mushrooms. Located an hour west of Madison the festival aims to be a great time for people of all ages.

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"Foraging For FUN-gi": A Look Into Muscoda's Morel Festival

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy Producers' Cornerstone Dairy Academy to sharpen his vision for the next century of his family farm.

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy Producers' Cornerstone Dairy Academy to sharpen his vision for the next century of his family farm.

Cornerstone Dairy Academy Develops Farmer To Lead Into The Next Century

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.

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Whether she's talking to a crowd of people or working behind the scenes for agriculture, Kim Bremmer can wear any number of hats. The recently elected president of American Agri-Women tells us about her agriculture advocacy journey. She mentions that with busy schedules, we must find the communication avenues we are most interested in and invest our time there.

Whether she's talking to a crowd of people or working behind the scenes for agriculture, Kim Bremmer can wear any number of hats. The recently elected president of American Agri-Women tells us about her agriculture advocacy journey. She mentions that with busy schedules, we must find the communication avenues we are most interested in and invest our time there.

"Foraging For FUN-gi": A Look Into Muscoda's Morel Festival

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