As the Director of Production Environmental Policy at the International Fresh Produce Association, Sarah Neagu-Reid is focused on several things. On any given day, she can be found working on a project that focuses on crop protection, organic legislation and regulations, the Farm Bill, economic assistance, and something we hear more and more about, the importance of labor.

As the Director of Production Environmental Policy at the International Fresh Produce Association, Sarah Neagu-Reid is focused on several things. On any given day, she can be found working on a project that focuses on crop protection, organic legislation and regulations, the Farm Bill, economic assistance, and something we hear more and more about, the importance of labor.

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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Fresh Produce Calls For Fresh Labor Policy

For 25 years, Focus on Energy has helped farmers choose energy-saving equipment that lowers costs and delivers long‑term value. This year, continue improving your farm with solutions backed by decades of savings.

Increased Rebates in 2026
Focus on Energy is continuing to offer greater rewards for improving the efficiency of your facilities. Take advantage of 25%-30% higher rebates when you upgrade your lighting, heating, or cooling equipment.
Contact your Energy Advisor today to confirm which equipment is eligible and start planning your projects. Visit focusonenergy.com/EA-map.

NEW Farmer to Friend Bonus
When you tell another farmer about Focus on Energy and encourage them to schedule an on-site energy assessment, you will receive a $100 rebate. If your fellow farmer completes an energy-saving project after their assessment, they will receive a $500 bonus plus any other rebates.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Available to all agribusiness customers.
• Tune-ups and no-cost improvements are not eligible for the Farmer to Friend Bonus.
Contact your Energy Advisor with any additional questions or to get started.

To find energy advisors like Jessica Mlsna, and learn more about available rebates and programs just go to: focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.

For 25 years, Focus on Energy has helped farmers choose energy-saving equipment that lowers costs and delivers long‑term value. This year, continue improving your farm with solutions backed by decades of savings.
Increased Rebates in 2026 Focus on Energy is continuing to offer greater rewards for improving the efficiency of your facilities. Take advantage of 25%-30% higher rebates when you upgrade your lighting, heating, or cooling equipment. Contact your Energy Advisor today to confirm which equipment is eligible and start planning your projects. Visit focusonenergy.com/EA-map. NEW Farmer to Friend Bonus When you tell another farmer about Focus on Energy and encourage them to schedule an on-site energy assessment, you will receive a $100 rebate. If your fellow farmer completes an energy-saving project after their assessment, they will receive a $500 bonus plus any other rebates. Eligibility Requirements: &bull; Available to all agribusiness customers. &bull; Tune-ups and no-cost improvements are not eligible for the Farmer to Friend Bonus. Contact your Energy Advisor with any additional questions or to get started.
To find energy advisors like Jessica Mlsna, and learn more about available rebates and programs just go to: focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.

Bigger Rebates & Farmer To Friend Program Launches - Jessica Mlsna, Focus On Energy

The Assembly Agriculture Committee has passed three bills out of committee – one that ensures timely repair and replacement ofcritical farm equipment, another that improves labeling standards for fertilizers and soil additives, and finally a bill that protects farmland from ownership by foreign adversaries. We get the details from Vice Chair Representative Clint Moses.

AB30 -- Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
AB31 -- Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
AB93 -- Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.

The committee will meet again on Jan. 14.

The Assembly Agriculture Committee has passed three bills out of committee &ndash; one that ensures timely repair and replacement ofcritical farm equipment, another that improves labeling standards for fertilizers and soil additives, and finally a bill that protects farmland from ownership by foreign adversaries. We get the details from Vice Chair Representative Clint Moses. <a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab30">AB30</a> -- Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state. <a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab31">AB31</a> -- Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. <a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab93">AB93</a> -- Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.
The committee will meet again on Jan. 14.

Assembly Ag Committee Approves Three Bills

In an effort to streamline Wisconsin’s agricultural resources, REAP Food Group has announced a partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union to expand the reach of the Farm Fresh Atlas. The collaboration comes as the atlas prepares for its landmark 25th-anniversary publication in 2026.

Aidan Coffin Ness, director of the Farm Fresh Atlas at REAP Food Group, tells Mid-West Farm Report that the program started as a small guide for the Dane County Farmers' Market. Now, it's a statewide resource that reaches over 125,000 people annually. 

By partnering with WFU, the atlas aims to become the most robust directory in the state, helping everyone from individual families to school lunch programs source local ingredients.

In an effort to streamline Wisconsin&rsquo;s agricultural resources, REAP Food Group has announced a partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union to expand the reach of the Farm Fresh Atlas. The collaboration comes as the atlas prepares for its landmark 25th-anniversary publication in 2026.
Aidan Coffin Ness, director of the Farm Fresh Atlas at REAP Food Group, tells Mid-West Farm Report that the program started as a small guide for the Dane County Farmers' Market. Now, it's a statewide resource that reaches over 125,000 people annually.&nbsp;
By partnering with WFU, the atlas aims to become the most robust directory in the state, helping everyone from individual families to school lunch programs source local ingredients.

Fresh Produce Calls For Fresh Labor Policy

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