The Rooted organization's "Farm to School" program helps students from across the Madison Metropolitan School District really learn where their meals come from by growing their own food.

Teri Barr talked with several of those leading these educational efforts during a recent celebration of the program held at Troy Farm Garden on the city's northside. She also finds out how these lessons end up going well beyond gardening, and why other schools are now using this idea as an example. 

 

The Rooted organization's <a href="https://rootedwi.org/youth-education/">"Farm to School" program</a> helps students from across the Madison Metropolitan School District really learn where their meals come from by growing their own food.
Teri Barr talked with several of those leading these educational efforts during a recent celebration of the program held at Troy Farm Garden on the city's northside. She also finds out how these lessons end up going well beyond gardening, and why other schools are now using this idea as an example.&nbsp;
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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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Kids are Growing More Than Vegetables in Wisconsin School Gardens

The University of Wisconsin–River Falls Biology Department is growing in many ways, and of course, I don't just mean plants. Dr. Benjamin J. Crain joins me. He's an Assistant Professor at the University in the Biology Department. He tells me the university is growing in infrastructure that helps support students, researchers, and academics alike. Their newly named Sandra Bowen Biology Greenhouse offers an opportunity to tell a biogeographical story. He tells us that that means several rooms in the greenhouse allow for different biomes to be set. This gives the opportunity to grow and, in turn, learn about plants that aren't traditionally grown in Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin&ndash;River Falls Biology Department is growing in many ways, and of course, I don't just mean plants. Dr. Benjamin J. Crain joins me. He's an Assistant Professor at the University in the Biology Department. He tells me the university is growing in infrastructure that helps support students, researchers, and academics alike. Their newly named Sandra Bowen Biology Greenhouse offers an opportunity to tell a biogeographical story. He tells us that that means several rooms in the greenhouse allow for different biomes to be set. This gives the opportunity to grow and, in turn, learn about plants that aren't traditionally grown in Wisconsin.

UW-River Falls Invests So Students & Faculty Can Flourish

Cranberries are a traditional staple on Thanksgiving tables, and they’re a staple of Wisconsin agriculture too. Home to over 250 marshes (the official term for ground in Wisconsin where cranberries are grown), Wisconsin produces more than half of the world’s cranberries. Grant Holley, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, sat down with Kiley Allan to share a few things you may be surprised to know about Wisconsin's thriving cranberry industry.

Cranberries are a traditional staple on Thanksgiving tables, and they&rsquo;re a staple of Wisconsin agriculture too. Home to over 250 marshes (the official term for ground in Wisconsin where cranberries are grown), Wisconsin produces more than half of the world&rsquo;s cranberries. Grant Holley, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, sat down with Kiley Allan to share a few things you may be surprised to know about Wisconsin's thriving cranberry industry.

5(+) Things You Didn't Know About Wisconsin Cranberries

You just need to look at all the faces in the international visitors lounge during World Dairy Expo to get a sense of how important that show is for education.  Bob Bosold visits with one of the visitors from Brazil looking for knowledge and products.  Guilerme Vartez works with Alta Genetics, and brought 15 dairy producers and technicians to take in the show.  He explains what's influencing the direction of dairy breeding in Brazil.  Weather's a big influence and so is the challenging infrastructure.

Wet weather is starting to move its way toward Wisconsin beginning this afternoon.  Pam Jahnke shares a brief weather forecast for the vacationing Stu Muck.

Technology is always influencing what happens in agriculture.  Brad Bernhard is the Corn Technical Product Manager for Syngenta at its Research Innovation Center in Malta, IL.  Pam Jahnke made the trip down to look at how a new corn rootworm trait is standing up to pressure.  Bernhard explains that Durastack will be available in 2027, and changes the genetic approach farms can take overcoming the pest.  Paid for by Syngenta.There's storm clouds on the horizon and it's not about weather.  John Herath with the US Meat Export Federation explains that there's a port strike looming that could impact movement of everything from Amazon packages to meat.

Getting farmers, researchers and state agencies all into the same room isn't always easy.  Kiley Allan says an upcoming meeting is trying to do just that. Laura Paletta, Co-Chair for the Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference, says topics will target cutting-edge conservation practices, including recent cover crop research, nitrogen use efficiency, and innovative manure management techniques like the 360 RAIN system.  They're also offering scholarships to first time attendees to keep the mix going with conversations.

You just need to look at all the faces in the international visitors lounge during World Dairy Expo to get a sense of how important that show is for education.&nbsp; Bob Bosold visits with one of the visitors from Brazil looking for knowledge and products.&nbsp; Guilerme Vartez works with Alta Genetics, and brought 15 dairy producers and technicians to take in the show.&nbsp; He explains what's influencing the direction of dairy breeding in Brazil.&nbsp; Weather's a big influence and so is the challenging infrastructure.
Wet weather is starting to move its way toward Wisconsin beginning this afternoon.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke shares a brief weather forecast for the vacationing Stu Muck.
Technology is always influencing what happens in agriculture.&nbsp; Brad Bernhard is the Corn Technical Product Manager for Syngenta at its Research Innovation Center in Malta, IL.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke made the trip down to look at how a new corn rootworm trait is standing up to pressure.&nbsp; Bernhard explains that Durastack will be available in 2027, and changes the genetic approach farms can take overcoming the pest.&nbsp; Paid for by Syngenta.There's storm clouds on the horizon and it's not about weather.&nbsp; John Herath with the US Meat Export Federation explains that there's a port strike looming that could impact movement of everything from Amazon packages to meat.
Getting farmers, researchers and state agencies all into the same room isn't always easy.&nbsp; Kiley Allan says an upcoming meeting is trying to do just that. Laura Paletta, Co-Chair for the Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference, says topics will target cutting-edge conservation practices, including recent cover crop research, nitrogen use efficiency, and innovative manure management techniques like the 360 RAIN system.&nbsp; They're also offering scholarships to first time attendees to keep the mix going with conversations.

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