George Tipler shares the story of his family’s land in Winnebago County. He's accepting the Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award this year for his 21-acre parcel in the town of Clayton. He shares fond memories of farming with his father and grandfather and the stories of hauling cattle back when vehicles couldn't go more than 50 miles per hour. The Sesquicentennial program is in its 25th year. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial. Pictured is George as a baby on the tractor with his dad.

George Tipler shares the story of his family’s land in Winnebago County. He's accepting the Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award this year for his 21-acre parcel in the town of Clayton. He shares fond memories of farming with his father and grandfather and the stories of hauling cattle back when vehicles couldn't go more than 50 miles per hour. The Sesquicentennial program is in its 25th year. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial. Pictured is George as a baby on the tractor with his dad.

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.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners. 

.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners.

Wisconsin Century & Sesquicentennial Farm Salute

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George Tipler - Winnebago County

Schoepp Farms, led by Ron Schoepp, is a pioneer in sustainable agriculture in Wisconsin. Established in 1949 when Schoepp's father moved to the area, the farm has embraced conservation practices that keep it thriving today. Schoepp Farms manages a rotational grazing operation, dairy heifers, beef cattle, and various row crops, including alfalfa, wheat, and cover crops. Over the years, the farm has become a leader in practices like no-till, which Schoepp adopted in 1991, and the use of cover crops, which they began in the mid-90s.

"One of the biggest benefits we see from no-till and rotational grazing is keeping the soil where it belongs," Schoepp says. "It’s crucial to keep nutrients in the soil, not washing away into nearby water bodies. With these practices, we’re not just protecting our land but also adapting to climate extremes," he adds, reflecting on their resilience during the drought of 2012.

Schoepp Farms, led by Ron Schoepp, is a pioneer in sustainable agriculture in Wisconsin. Established in 1949 when Schoepp's father moved to the area, the farm has embraced conservation practices that keep it thriving today. Schoepp Farms manages a rotational grazing operation, dairy heifers, beef cattle, and various row crops, including alfalfa, wheat, and cover crops. Over the years, the farm has become a leader in practices like no-till, which Schoepp adopted in 1991, and the use of cover crops, which they began in the mid-90s.
"One of the biggest benefits we see from no-till and rotational grazing is keeping the soil where it belongs," Schoepp says. "It’s crucial to keep nutrients in the soil, not washing away into nearby water bodies. With these practices, we’re not just protecting our land but also adapting to climate extremes," he adds, reflecting on their resilience during the drought of 2012.

Farming with Purpose: Schoepp Farms Leads the Way

If you depend on the U.S. Postal Service, you’ll want to pay attention to proposed changes in delivery times. It’s going to have the biggest impact on rural Wisconsinites. The postal service’s new operational plan will save them $3 billion per year, but it will be at the expense of rural residents, explains Congressman Tom Tiffany. Rural areas will see an additional day for delivery and no more afternoon pickup, he says. Tiffany penned a letter to USPS to reconsider its plan.

If you depend on the U.S. Postal Service, you’ll want to pay attention to proposed changes in delivery times. It’s going to have the biggest impact on rural Wisconsinites. The postal service’s new operational plan will save them $3 billion per year, but it will be at the expense of rural residents, explains Congressman Tom Tiffany. Rural areas will see an additional day for delivery and no more afternoon pickup, he says. Tiffany penned a letter to USPS to reconsider its plan.

Tiffany: USPS Changes Will Impact Rural Residents

Sauerkraut is being reimagined in a small northeast Wisconsin community.  Flanagan Sauerkraut has been produced by local farms in Bear Creek, WI for decades.  Now Fermented Food Holdings, Inc. is investing $13 million to expand local production in Bear Creek and relocate its corporate headquarters to Madison. CEO Jorge Azevedo explains their plans and their new flavors to Pam Jahnke.

Stu Muck's watching the hurricane development that could again sweep over Florida soon.

The Mayer family in Washington County has a lot to be thankful for.  Their farm is celebrating over 150 years in their ownership, with the next generation in place to carry it forward.  Charitee Seebecker gets the story from Ike and Shelly Mayer and their daughter, Cassie Strupp.

Travis Tranel from Cuba City won his State Assembly re-election process, but others did not.  Tranel is the chair of the Assembly Ag Committee and gives us his quick read on what the election's changed.

Holiday's amplify how criminals try to infiltrate your pocketbook.  Jim Flaherty with AARP Wisconsin tells Pam Jahnke about a few tools that can help people protect themselves from scams, fraud and porch pirates.  Paid for by AARP Wisconsin.

Sauerkraut is being reimagined in a small northeast Wisconsin community.  Flanagan Sauerkraut has been produced by local farms in Bear Creek, WI for decades.  Now Fermented Food Holdings, Inc. is investing $13 million to expand local production in Bear Creek and relocate its corporate headquarters to Madison. CEO Jorge Azevedo explains their plans and their new flavors to Pam Jahnke.
Stu Muck's watching the hurricane development that could again sweep over Florida soon.
The Mayer family in Washington County has a lot to be thankful for.  Their farm is celebrating over 150 years in their ownership, with the next generation in place to carry it forward.  Charitee Seebecker gets the story from Ike and Shelly Mayer and their daughter, Cassie Strupp.
Travis Tranel from Cuba City won his State Assembly re-election process, but others did not.  Tranel is the chair of the Assembly Ag Committee and gives us his quick read on what the election's changed.
Holiday's amplify how criminals try to infiltrate your pocketbook.  Jim Flaherty with AARP Wisconsin tells Pam Jahnke about a few tools that can help people protect themselves from scams, fraud and porch pirates.  Paid for by AARP Wisconsin.

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