If the recent snow storm and subzero temps have been a problem for your power grid, maybe it's time to bring out an electrician for a consultation and a quote. Jeff Mahlkuch with A1 Electric in Monroe says the sooner the better to get a project scheduled for the lowest price. Some things to look for in the barn and in the house: flickering lights, exposed wiring, two-pronged outlets (instead of a third grounding prong). Taking care of these problems can prevent your grid from shutting down or another hazard, such as a fire. 

If the recent snow storm and subzero temps have been a problem for your power grid, maybe it's time to bring out an electrician for a consultation and a quote. Jeff Mahlkuch with A1 Electric in Monroe says the sooner the better to get a project scheduled for the lowest price. Some things to look for in the barn and in the house: flickering lights, exposed wiring, two-pronged outlets (instead of a third grounding prong). Taking care of these problems can prevent your grid from shutting down or another hazard, such as a fire.

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Field demonstrations have become a staple of successful WI Farm Technology Days events.  This year looks to be no exception.  Bob Bosold visits with one of the volunteers who has repeatedly been involved with this element of the show.   Ron Zygarlicke has served on the field demo committee for more than a decade.  This year, he's adding a twist by including Italian ryegrass in the mix.

There's already rain moving into western Wisconsin this morning.  Stu Muck says that the cold front moving in will bring measurable rain from LaCrosse to Green Bay throughout the day.  The rest of the state can expect it later tonight and into Thursday.

Anastasia Poull is officially on the job as the 79th Wisconsin Alice in Dairyland.  She's got a sweet task this month promoting July at National Ice Cream month.  Pam Jahnke is happy to participate!  Poull explains her background and passion for agriculture, and why explaining the state's role in ice cream production is a treat!

Affordable housing is a conversation plaguing many Wisconsin communities.  Finding affordable housing in rural communities is like finding a needle in a haystack - and nobody wants to talk about building more needles for that haystack!  Kiley Allan gets the background from Tashayanna Mixson, Emerging Development Fellow (Emerging Rural Development Fellowship).  The gap in available rural housing forces residents out of their hometowns and shackles local businesses from recruiting and retaining employees.  Sponsored by grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, the rural development fellowship trains the next generation of developers to tackle rural housing shortages with custom, community-tailored projects rather than massive, urban-style apartment complexes. To achieve affordable homeownership, she advocates for the Community Land Trust model—a system gaining traction in Wisconsin that operates similarly to a condo model and helps secure long-term, attainable housing.  Highlighting the scale of the crisis, Wisconsin's Office of Rural Prosperity projects that the state will require between 140,000 and 227,000 additional housing units by the year 2030.

Field demonstrations have become a staple of successful WI Farm Technology Days events.&nbsp; This year looks to be no exception.&nbsp; Bob Bosold visits with one of the volunteers who has repeatedly been involved with this element of the show.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ron Zygarlicke has served on the field demo committee for more than a decade.&nbsp; This year, he's adding a twist by including Italian ryegrass in the mix.
There's already rain moving into western Wisconsin this morning.&nbsp; Stu Muck says that the cold front moving in will bring measurable rain from LaCrosse to Green Bay throughout the day.&nbsp; The rest of the state can expect it later tonight and into Thursday.
Anastasia Poull is officially on the job as the 79th Wisconsin Alice in Dairyland.&nbsp; She's got a sweet task this month promoting July at National Ice Cream month.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke is happy to participate!&nbsp; Poull explains her background and passion for agriculture, and why explaining the state's role in ice cream production is a treat!
Affordable housing is a conversation plaguing many Wisconsin communities.&nbsp; Finding affordable housing in rural communities is like finding a needle in a haystack - and nobody wants to talk about building more needles for that haystack!&nbsp; Kiley Allan gets the background from Tashayanna Mixson, Emerging Development Fellow (Emerging Rural Development Fellowship).&nbsp;&nbsp;The gap in available rural housing forces residents out of their hometowns and shackles local businesses from recruiting and retaining employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sponsored by grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, the rural development fellowship trains the next generation of developers to tackle rural housing shortages with custom, community-tailored projects rather than massive, urban-style apartment complexes. To achieve affordable homeownership, she advocates for the Community Land Trust model&mdash;a system gaining traction in Wisconsin that operates similarly to a condo model and helps secure long-term, attainable housing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlighting the scale of the crisis, Wisconsin's Office of Rural Prosperity projects that the state will require between 140,000 and 227,000 additional housing units by the year 2030.

Field Demos Have A Change Up This Year At WFTD Plus 79th Alice Is On The Job

Every soybean grower knows about low market prices.  If you're a farmer sitting on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, those challenges turn into difficult decisions about where to invest checkoff dollars for the future.  Pam Jahnke sits down with WI Soybean Marketing Board Vice President, Matt Wagenson. 

Wagenson farms near Bear Creek, managing just over 1,000 crop acres plus a beef operation. Now in his 12th year serving as a board member for Wisconsin soybean growers, Wagenson says he's got a more complete picture on how checkoff invested dollars are repaying growers today.  It takes time, and that's one thing he stresses when talking with other growers.

"The most exciting things I've seen in the past two years for us, other than research, is what Delong's doing in Milwaukee,"  Wagenson says.  "Getting the Great Lakes going.  Start cranking stuff out of the Great Lakes out of the St. Lawrence Seaway."  Wagenson says Wisconsin soybeans can now get to Africa and the EU faster than almost any state.  That's one of the stories he shares when growers ask about where their investments are going.

Wagenson says while the WI Soybean Marketing Board cannot invest in physical structures, they can support generating information that helps companies and businesses make decisions about those investment.  Find out more about how your soybean checkoff dollars are being spent in Wisconsin!

Every soybean grower knows about low market prices.&nbsp; If you're a farmer sitting on the <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board</a>, those challenges turn into difficult decisions about where to invest checkoff dollars for the future.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke sits down with <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">WI Soybean Marketing Board </a>Vice President, Matt Wagenson.&nbsp;
Wagenson farms near Bear Creek, managing just over 1,000 crop acres plus a beef operation. Now in his 12th year serving as a board member for Wisconsin soybean growers, Wagenson says he's got a more complete picture on how checkoff invested dollars are repaying growers today.&nbsp; It takes time, and that's one thing he stresses when talking with other growers.
"The most exciting things I've seen in the past two years for us, other than research, is what Delong's doing in Milwaukee,"&nbsp; Wagenson says.&nbsp; "Getting the Great Lakes going.&nbsp; Start cranking stuff out of the Great Lakes out of the St. Lawrence Seaway."&nbsp; Wagenson says Wisconsin soybeans can now get to Africa and the EU faster than almost any state.&nbsp; That's one of the stories he shares when growers ask about where their investments are going.
Wagenson says while the <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">WI Soybean Marketing Board</a> cannot invest in physical structures, they can support generating information that helps companies and businesses make decisions about those investment.&nbsp; Find out more about how your soybean checkoff dollars are being spent in <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">Wisconsin!</a>

Tight Dollars Sharpen Farmers Checkoff Investment Strategies - Matt Wagenson

Janet Clark is a busy dairy woman at Vision Aire Farm LLC.  Clark juggles her active on-farm schedule with her duties as the chair of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin farmer board.  Now that the dust has settled from amazing June Dairy Month acitivites, Clark shares some of the milestones DFW's attained that many dairies may have missed.

Clark visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the campaigns DFW spearheads that dairy farmers might miss.  Those efforts include the direct connection DFW is facilitating in "meeting" customers where they're at.  Clark explains that they know sharing the story of Wisconsin dairy coupled with sampling product, leads to success.  This year, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has already engaged more than 200,000 consumers through community events and farm experiences. After attending these events, 97% said they intend to return, and 98% said they're more likely to purchase Wisconsin cheese. Those personal connections help build trust and confidence in how Wisconsin dairy farmers care for their animals, land, and communities.

It doesn't end there.  Clark says they recognize the need to start growing their next generation of customers.  That begins with the "Adopt A Cow" educational opportunity.  This is a personal favorite of Clark's.  It allows Wisconsin dairy farmers to bring school children into the barn virtually!  Again, so far this year, DFW has helped reached more than 55,000 students through programs like Adopt a Cow, connected with over 2,000 FFA students, and provided dairy education resources to 3,000 teachers. Clark believes that when young people understand where their food comes from, they become more informed consumers and future advocates for agriculture.

These are just a few examples that make Clark proud to represent Wisconsin dairy operations on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board.  These are just a few examples.  She encourages farmers and interested foodies to investigate more at wisconsindairy.org.

Janet Clark is a busy dairy woman at Vision Aire Farm LLC.&nbsp; Clark juggles her active on-farm schedule with her duties as the chair of the <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin </a>farmer board.&nbsp; Now that the dust has settled from amazing June Dairy Month acitivites, Clark shares some of the milestones DFW's attained that many dairies may have missed.
Clark visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the campaigns <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">DFW</a> spearheads that dairy farmers might miss.&nbsp; Those efforts include the direct connection DFW is facilitating in "meeting" customers where they're at.&nbsp; Clark explains that they know sharing the story of Wisconsin dairy coupled with sampling product, leads to success.&nbsp; This year, <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin</a> has already engaged more than 200,000 consumers through community events and farm experiences. After attending these events, 97% said they intend to return, and 98% said they're more likely to purchase Wisconsin cheese. Those personal connections help build trust and confidence in how Wisconsin dairy farmers care for their animals, land, and communities.
It doesn't end there.&nbsp; Clark says they recognize the need to start growing their next generation of customers.&nbsp; That begins with the "Adopt A Cow" educational opportunity.&nbsp; This is a personal favorite of Clark's.&nbsp; It allows Wisconsin dairy farmers to bring school children into the barn virtually!&nbsp; Again, so far this year, <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">DFW</a> has helped reached more than 55,000 students through programs like Adopt a Cow, connected with over 2,000 FFA students, and provided dairy education resources to 3,000 teachers. Clark believes that when young people understand where their food comes from, they become more informed consumers and future advocates for agriculture.
These are just a few examples that make Clark proud to represent Wisconsin dairy operations on the <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin</a> board.&nbsp; These are just a few examples.&nbsp; She encourages farmers and interested foodies to investigate more at <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">wisconsindairy.org</a>.

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