Charlie Jones (Kramer) shares the story of his family’s Sesquicentennial farm in Washington County. Adam and Eva Kramer were the original settlers and are what the farm is now named after as Krescent Valley Dairy. They sold the farm to Henry Kramer who built the barn that is still used today. The farmstead was a dairy operation from 1967 -2001. In 2011, Charlie took over the farm and now milks 150 cows.

Charlie Jones (Kramer) shares the story of his family’s Sesquicentennial farm in Washington County. Adam and Eva Kramer were the original settlers and are what the farm is now named after as Krescent Valley Dairy. They sold the farm to Henry Kramer who built the barn that is still used today. The farmstead was a dairy operation from 1967 -2001. In 2011, Charlie took over the farm and now milks 150 cows.

.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.

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Krescent Valley Dairy - Charlie Jones - Washington County - 150 Years

The biologics market is crowded, and it can be difficult for growers to even know where to begin when it comes to selecting products that fit their farms. Steve Sopher, UPL technical services manager, says UPL is researching and developing new biological solutions that better help growers reach their production goals.

The biologics market is crowded, and it can be difficult for growers to even know where to begin when it comes to selecting products that fit their farms. Steve Sopher, UPL technical services manager, says UPL is researching and developing new biological solutions that better help growers reach their production goals.

New Biological Boosts Crops & Plays Well With Other Inputs

New year, new marketing plan. The National Pork Board is changing up its marketing, and shifting its messaging to focus on younger consumers, explains Nebraska farmer and board member Bill Luckey. He says pork is well-positioned to fit the needs of Millennials and Gen-Zers. He reminds farmers that they may not see the advertisements or other marketing investments is because the checkoff doesn't want to preach to the choir. Farmers already know their product - checkoff money shares that message with the consumer who is removed from agriculture.

New year, new marketing plan. The National Pork Board is changing up its marketing, and shifting its messaging to focus on younger consumers, explains Nebraska farmer and board member Bill Luckey. He says pork is well-positioned to fit the needs of Millennials and Gen-Zers. He reminds farmers that they may not see the advertisements or other marketing investments is because the checkoff doesn't want to preach to the choir. Farmers already know their product - checkoff money shares that message with the consumer who is removed from agriculture.

National Pork Board Unveils 2025 Marketing Plan

The Zimdars family farm near Ripon, Wisconsin, has been passed down through generations for over 150 years. It began with 80 acres and grew to 500, starting as a small dairy with various animals. Today, it’s a larger dairy operation with 250 cows. David Zimdars and his family  value the farm’s history, their time spent working together, and the memories they’ve created, hoping to keep the legacy alive for future generations.

The Zimdars family farm near Ripon, Wisconsin, has been passed down through generations for over 150 years. It began with 80 acres and grew to 500, starting as a small dairy with various animals. Today, it’s a larger dairy operation with 250 cows. David Zimdars and his family  value the farm’s history, their time spent working together, and the memories they’ve created, hoping to keep the legacy alive for future generations.

Krescent Valley Dairy - Charlie Jones - Washington County - 150 Years

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