Laura Paine explains how after 10 years, the GrassWorks grazing school is back in action helping beginner and seasoned farmers manage their livestock grazing.

Laura Paine explains how after 10 years, the GrassWorks grazing school is back in action helping beginner and seasoned farmers manage their livestock grazing.

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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GrassWorks Reopens Grazing School

Chris and Jenny Reichert of Reichert Land and Cattle in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, have been awarded the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Environmental Stewardship Award. Together with their three children, the Reicherts manage their cattle using an intensive rotational grazing system and implement cover crops and no-till practices to reduce erosion on their crop ground.

Their sustainable practices have shown remarkable benefits, particularly during heavy rainfall. Chris notes, "The minimal water runoff we saw coming off the pasture was pretty impressive. The water was very clean, and our grazing rotation helped us manage the wet conditions."

The Reicherts are members of the Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers, working to protect the Sheboygan River Basin. Jenny emphasizes their commitment, "We want to be responsible for the land we care for. Even though we're on a micro-scale, we aim to have a large impact on our local community."

Chris and Jenny Reichert of Reichert Land and Cattle in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, have been awarded the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Environmental Stewardship Award. Together with their three children, the Reicherts manage their cattle using an intensive rotational grazing system and implement cover crops and no-till practices to reduce erosion on their crop ground.
Their sustainable practices have shown remarkable benefits, particularly during heavy rainfall. Chris notes, "The minimal water runoff we saw coming off the pasture was pretty impressive. The water was very clean, and our grazing rotation helped us manage the wet conditions."
The Reicherts are members of the Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers, working to protect the Sheboygan River Basin. Jenny emphasizes their commitment, "We want to be responsible for the land we care for. Even though we're on a micro-scale, we aim to have a large impact on our local community."

Award-Winning Conservation at Reichert Farm

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. The zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers are almost at peak bloom just east of Madison. Today we’re heading to Schuster’s Farm in Deerfield. The farm’s three-month season is jam-packed with one-of-a-kind experiences for families. In the fall, you can enjoy the pumpkins, the corn maze, and those beloved apple cider donuts. But you don’t have to wait for cooler weather to come over. In the month of August, they open their flower fields to the public for U-Picks, live music, and food and drink. Sarah Schuster is a fifth-generation farmer and the second-generation on her family’s agri-tourism farm. She also serves on the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Board. The board's latest initiative is a Peer-To-Peer Mentorship Program for people interested in agri-tourism to get a helping hand from someone who has been in the business for a while. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. The zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers are almost at peak bloom just east of Madison. Today we’re heading to Schuster’s Farm in Deerfield. The farm’s three-month season is jam-packed with one-of-a-kind experiences for families. In the fall, you can enjoy the pumpkins, the corn maze, and those beloved apple cider donuts. But you don’t have to wait for cooler weather to come over. In the month of August, they open their flower fields to the public for U-Picks, live music, and food and drink. Sarah Schuster is a fifth-generation farmer and the second-generation on her family’s agri-tourism farm. She also serves on the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Board. The board's latest initiative is a Peer-To-Peer Mentorship Program for people interested in agri-tourism to get a helping hand from someone who has been in the business for a while. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at <a href="https://gowiagtourism.com/">https://gowiagtourism.com/</a>.

Zinnias, Cosmos, Sunflowers & More About To Bloom In Deerfield

Mary Handrich is the ag instructor/FFA advisor in Denmark and she's also the new president of the WI Ag Educators Association.  She shares with Pam Jahnke how she structures her classes with rigor to produce students ready for the job market.

Craig Kamholz, Rural Mutual Agent in Green County, says farms need to safeguard their farm equipment as the harvest picks up space.  Stealing something as big as a combine or tractor may seem tough - but it happens.  Stephanie Hoff finds out about tips farms can use to protect their equipment from thieves.

John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke. The new direction the Democratic party is taking got the market's attention on Monday.  Heinberg urges farmers to watch for weather rallies and take them.

Mary Handrich is the ag instructor/FFA advisor in Denmark and she's also the new president of the WI Ag Educators Association.  She shares with Pam Jahnke how she structures her classes with rigor to produce students ready for the job market.
Craig Kamholz, Rural Mutual Agent in Green County, says farms need to safeguard their farm equipment as the harvest picks up space.  Stealing something as big as a combine or tractor may seem tough - but it happens.  Stephanie Hoff finds out about tips farms can use to protect their equipment from thieves.
John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke. The new direction the Democratic party is taking got the market's attention on Monday.  Heinberg urges farmers to watch for weather rallies and take them.

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