Nadine Westphal fiercely advocates for agriculture as she shares the story of Hetzel-Westphal Farm. Located in Sauk County, the former beef operation is now 217 acres. They hope the operation will continue for years to come. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. 

Nadine Westphal fiercely advocates for agriculture as she shares the story of Hetzel-Westphal Farm. Located in Sauk County, the former beef operation is now 217 acres. They hope the operation will continue for years to come. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years.&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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Hetzel-Westphal Farm - Sauk County Century Farm

Feeding the world is truly a labor of love. Farms take many hours and many hands to make sure food makes it from the field to the table. Bruce Dannenberg is the co-owner of Triple D Farms. He sat down with Kiley Allan to explain how he balances working his own operation as well as custom work. 

Feeding the world is truly a labor of love. Farms take many hours and many hands to make sure food makes it from the field to the table. Bruce Dannenberg is the co-owner of Triple D Farms. He sat down with Kiley Allan to explain how he balances working his own operation as well as custom work.&nbsp;

Custom Operator Fueled By Passion For Agriculture

The town of Ashippun in Dodge County was successful in approving the start of the process of switching to farmland preservation zoning. This is after conflicts with an incoming private golf course and solar energy proposals -- an issue that our guest says is becoming more common in rural Wisconsin. Robert Guenther, a local dairy farmer, is a member of Ashippun's planning commission. He tells Stephanie Hoff about what local leaders have been up against and how they're keeping a delicate balance between property rights, strategic growth, and farmland preservation.

The town of Ashippun in Dodge County was successful in approving the start of the process of switching to farmland preservation zoning. This is after conflicts with an incoming private golf course and solar energy proposals -- an issue that our guest says is becoming more common in rural Wisconsin. Robert Guenther, a local dairy farmer, is a member of Ashippun's planning commission. He tells Stephanie Hoff about what local leaders have been up against and how they're keeping a delicate balance between property rights, strategic growth, and farmland preservation.

'Zoning In' On The Fight For Wisconsin's Farmland

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) at UW-Madison was a natural fit for Amanda Bender. In May, she'll graduate with her Bachelor's in Plant Pathology. She took time out of her busy schedule to tell me about her plans after the diploma is in her hands.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) at UW-Madison was a natural fit for Amanda Bender. In May, she'll graduate with her Bachelor's in Plant Pathology. She took time out of her busy schedule to tell me about her plans after the diploma is in her hands.

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