Graduation season is here which means college seniors are getting ready for their next step in life. Mia Dauphin is one of these students graduating from UW-Platteville, having majored in Agribusiness and Dairy Science. She shares how her experiences in school, which included a trip to Thailand, have helped set her up for success in her future within agriculture.

Graduation season is here which means college seniors are getting ready for their next step in life. Mia Dauphin is one of these students graduating from UW-Platteville, having majored in Agribusiness and Dairy Science. She shares how her experiences in school, which included a trip to Thailand, have helped set her up for success in her future within agriculture.

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Graduate Spotlight Pt. 3: UW-Platteville Prepared Dauphin For Success

In northwestern Richland County, it lies a seven generation farm. What started as a small dairy has now grown into a maple syrup operation. They tap about 4,000 trees a year and that gets them 1,500 to 2,000 gallons of syrup every year. Connie Allen sat down with me. She's now the seventh generation taking the reins of the farm, but that wasn't always what she thought she would do.

In northwestern Richland County, it lies a seven generation farm. What started as a small dairy has now grown into a maple syrup operation. They tap about 4,000 trees a year and that gets them 1,500 to 2,000 gallons of syrup every year. Connie Allen sat down with me. She's now the seventh generation taking the reins of the farm, but that wasn't always what she thought she would do.

7th Generation Made The Sweet Decision To Stay On Farm

Will fullwider’s phone has been ringing with more and more questions about Camelina. He tells us that the hardy winter brassica can be planted much later than a lot of other cover crops. The timing can most similarly be compared to that of winter rye. The regional crops educator tells Kiley Allan about the potential benefits

Will fullwider&rsquo;s phone has been ringing with more and more questions about Camelina. He tells us that the hardy winter brassica can be planted much later than a lot of other cover crops. The timing can most similarly be compared to that of winter rye. The regional crops educator tells Kiley Allan about the potential benefits

Is Camelina The Right Cover Crop For Wisconsin?

Bergmann's Greenhouses is a six-generation, family-owned Wisconsin business. Known for its
exceptional plant quality, customer service, and deep community roots, Bergmann's operates year-round. Its long-standing reputation is reflected in local awards, including Best Greenhouse/Nursery and Best Gardener in the Amery area.

Owners Jenny and Ivanna Bergmann were exploring a greenhouse project and requested an assessment to identify potential improvements. They partnered with Focus on Energy to find cost‑effective upgrades, determine rebate eligibility, and create a plan for long-term operational savings.  Once they started, they found that working with Evan Croft, Technical Reviewer with- FOCUS ON ENERGY® made everything simple and seamless.

Croft explains the key projects that the Bergmann's wanted to target, and how working with additional trade partners helped them take the project even further.

Jenny Bergmann says when they sit down and compare the numbers, it's almost shocking how much they're saving.  From the energy driving their furnaces, circulation of air through the building in all seasons, and creating more customer flow - it's been a resounding success.

Ready to start your energy audit?  Maybe you've got a new building on the drawing board?  Getting Focus on Energy involved in those early conversations with your contractors and trade partners can pay big dividends.  Start at Focus on Energy's website or call 800.762.7077.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bergmannsgreenhouses/">Bergmann's Greenhouses</a> is a six-generation, family-owned Wisconsin business. Known for its exceptional plant quality, customer service, and deep community roots, Bergmann's operates year-round. Its long-standing reputation is reflected in local awards, including Best Greenhouse/Nursery and Best Gardener in the Amery area.
Owners Jenny and Ivanna Bergmann were exploring a greenhouse project and requested an assessment to identify potential improvements. They partnered with <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/energy-advisors-directory">Focus on Energy</a> to find cost‑effective upgrades, determine rebate eligibility, and create a plan for long-term operational savings.&nbsp; Once they started, they found that working with Evan Croft, Technical Reviewer with- <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/energy-advisors-directory">FOCUS ON ENERGY&reg; </a>made everything simple and seamless.
Croft explains the key projects that the Bergmann's wanted to target, and how working with additional trade partners helped them take the project even further.
Jenny Bergmann says when they sit down and compare the numbers, it's almost shocking how much they're saving.&nbsp; From the energy driving their furnaces, circulation of air through the building in all seasons, and creating more customer flow - it's been a resounding success.
Ready to start your energy audit?&nbsp; Maybe you've got a new building on the drawing board?&nbsp; Getting Focus on Energy involved in those early conversations with your contractors and trade partners can pay big dividends.&nbsp; Start at <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/energy-advisors-directory">Focus on Energy's website</a> or call 800.762.7077.

Graduate Spotlight Pt. 3: UW-Platteville Prepared Dauphin For Success

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