Former dairy farmer Randy Roecker discusses his struggles with the farm financial crisis, mental health, the decision to sell the farm, and life after farming, including partnering with another affected family to start the Farmer Angel Network.

This series is presented by Rural Mutual Insurance. 

Former dairy farmer Randy Roecker discusses his struggles with the farm financial crisis, mental health, the decision to sell the farm, and life after farming, including partnering with another affected family to start the Farmer Angel Network.
This series is presented by <a href="https://www.ruralmutual.com/">Rural Mutual Insurance</a>.&nbsp;

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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Former Farmer Randy Roecker On Mental Health & Life After Farming

From the northern end of the World's Longest Barn in Eau Claire, Jill Welke teases Cranfest and all it has to offer. After paying for parking, this walking festival is free and is planning to have some special activities and visitors.


Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says weekend rain gave us some varying totals across the state. He's also keeping an eye on the first frost chances we're going to see in Northern Wisconsin.


Pam Jahnke is kicking off Rural Mutual Insurance Mental Health Week with Jeff Ditzenberger. The former farmer faced mental health challenges himself. Now, he's helping others have important conversations and leverage tools that are available. Paid for by Rural Mutual Insurance.


Wisconsin Original Barnyard Beautifier, Jody Miller, joins Kiley Allan to talk about Cheese Fair Off The Square. The event is set to take place September 26, and will feature two things that make Wisconsin special: the dairy and the people. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin


We're talking about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) again. Dr. Keith Poulsen gives us an update on the protocol being followed be the infected farm near Rice Lake.

From the northern end of the World's Longest Barn in Eau Claire, Jill Welke teases Cranfest and all it has to offer. After paying for parking, this walking festival is free and is planning to have some special activities and visitors.
 Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says weekend rain gave us some varying totals across the state. He's also keeping an eye on the first frost chances we're going to see in Northern Wisconsin.
 Pam Jahnke is kicking off Rural Mutual Insurance Mental Health Week with Jeff Ditzenberger. The former farmer faced mental health challenges himself. Now, he's helping others have important conversations and leverage tools that are available. Paid for by Rural Mutual Insurance.
 Wisconsin Original Barnyard Beautifier, Jody Miller, joins Kiley Allan to talk about Cheese Fair Off The Square. The event is set to take place September 26, and will feature two things that make Wisconsin special: the dairy and the people. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
 We're talking about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) again. Dr. Keith Poulsen gives us an update on the protocol being followed be the infected farm near Rice Lake.

Statewide Events Feature WI Ag & Conversations About Mental Health Are Important

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/

Former Farmer Randy Roecker On Mental Health & Life After Farming

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