Focus on your farm in 2023 by optimizing operations. Find out how Focus on Energy can help you identify energy efficiency upgrades while saving money on your utility bills for years to come.

Today we are going to talk about:
2023 Program Updates
Propane Offering
Horticultural Lighting
Pump Assessment Offering and VSD Bonus
New Construction Projects in 2023

Interested in participating? Contact your local Energy Advisor with questions and help getting started! For a complete list of incentives, visit focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.

Focus on your farm in 2023 by optimizing operations. Find out how Focus on Energy can help you identify energy efficiency upgrades while saving money on your utility bills for years to come.
Today we are going to talk about:
<ul>
<li>2023 Program Updates</li>
<li>Propane Offering</li>
<li>Horticultural Lighting</li>
<li>Pump Assessment Offering and VSD Bonus</li>
<li>New Construction Projects in 2023</li>
</ul>
Interested in participating? Contact your local Energy Advisor with questions and help getting started! For a complete list of incentives, visit focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.

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.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program that works with eligible residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy products. Contact us today! Call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com/agribusiness.

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program that works with eligible residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy products. Contact us today! Call 800.762.7077 or visit <a href="http://focusonenergy.com/agribusiness" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://focusonenergy.com/agribusiness&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674332193104000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MEKwwSDavkhXlFun0m79g" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="20">focusonenergy.com/agribusiness</a>.

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New Incentives In 2023 Through Focus On Energy - Joel Roltgen

As the Mother’s Day weekend approaches, Kopke’s Greenhouse is gearing up for what promises to be another bustling season. Founded in 1981 Kopke’s began with just a couple of greenhouses aimed at supporting a vegetable truck farm. Over the years, the focus shifted towards ornamental flowers, prompting continuous expansion. Today, the operation boasts an impressive 33 greenhouses, filled to the brim with a wide array of flowers, veggie plants, and more.

Despite the challenges posed by fluctuating weather patterns, including a mix of rain and sun characteristic of Wisconsin, Kopke’s remains committed to providing quality plants. By using flexible strategies, including adjusting watering schedules and utilizing supplemental lighting, they ensure that each plant receives the care it deserves.

The lead-up to Mother’s Day sees a significant uptick in customer traffic, with numbers surpassing a thousand visitors per day in the days preceding the holiday. This year, the trend is particularly notable, with customers eager to embrace gardening and beautify their living spaces after a period of unpredictable weather.

“Our loyal customer base, some of whom have been with us for decades, continues to grow,” says Josh Smith, co-owner of Kopke’s Greenhouse. “We’re also seeing an influx of newcomers, from seasoned gardeners to first-time plant parents. It’s heartening to witness this enthusiasm for gardening, especially among younger generations.”

As the Mother’s Day weekend approaches, Kopke’s Greenhouse is gearing up for what promises to be another bustling season. Founded in 1981 Kopke’s began with just a couple of greenhouses aimed at supporting a vegetable truck farm. Over the years, the focus shifted towards ornamental flowers, prompting continuous expansion. Today, the operation boasts an impressive 33 greenhouses, filled to the brim with a wide array of flowers, veggie plants, and more.
Despite the challenges posed by fluctuating weather patterns, including a mix of rain and sun characteristic of Wisconsin, Kopke’s remains committed to providing quality plants. By using flexible strategies, including adjusting watering schedules and utilizing supplemental lighting, they ensure that each plant receives the care it deserves.
The lead-up to Mother’s Day sees a significant uptick in customer traffic, with numbers surpassing a thousand visitors per day in the days preceding the holiday. This year, the trend is particularly notable, with customers eager to embrace gardening and beautify their living spaces after a period of unpredictable weather.
“Our loyal customer base, some of whom have been with us for decades, continues to grow,” says Josh Smith, co-owner of Kopke’s Greenhouse. “We’re also seeing an influx of newcomers, from seasoned gardeners to first-time plant parents. It’s heartening to witness this enthusiasm for gardening, especially among younger generations.”

Planting Happiness: Kopke's Greenhouse Brings Cheer to Mother's Day

The rural voice is really going to matter this election year - and that influence will ripple beyond the presidential decision.  David Bowen, Associate State Director of Advocacy for AARP of Wisconsin is busy now making sure candidates understand where priorities lie.

Bowen says big bullet items they want all Wisconsinites discussing with candidates include social security and maintaining its funding.  Bowen says other elements of conversation include services like high speed broadband in rural communities.

Bowen notes that the latest polls only accent how important rural voices and their interaction with candidates will be in fall election outcomes.

AARP Wisconsin is seeking legislative volunteers to help educate lawmakers, candidates, opinion leaders and the public about its priorities, including support for family caregivers.

Volunteers are needed throughout the state, but particularly in southeastern and southwestern Wisconsin. Activities include sending emails to legislators, writing letters to the editor, making phone calls and attending hearings.

The rural voice is really going to matter this election year - and that influence will ripple beyond the presidential decision.  David Bowen, Associate State Director of Advocacy for <a href="https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/?cmp=RDRCT-ICM-WELCOMEKIT-STATES-WI">AARP of Wisconsin</a> is busy now making sure candidates understand where priorities lie.
Bowen says big bullet items they want all Wisconsinites discussing with candidates include social security and maintaining its funding.  Bowen says other elements of conversation include services like high speed broadband in rural communities.
Bowen notes that the latest polls only accent how important rural voices and their interaction with candidates will be in fall election outcomes. <a href="https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/" data-cms-ai="0">AARP Wisconsin</a> is seeking legislative volunteers to help educate lawmakers, candidates, opinion leaders and the public about its priorities, including support for family caregivers. Volunteers are needed throughout the state, but particularly in southeastern and southwestern Wisconsin. Activities include sending emails to legislators, writing letters to the editor, making phone calls and attending hearings.

Rural Voices Matter On Election Issues - David Bowen

The Farm Bill of 2023 has been delayed until 2024, but there seems to be a commitment to mark the bill up by Memorial Day.  Stephanie Hoff gets the update from Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union.

You may think pork chops, pork roasts - even a brat when it comes to your preferred pork, but that's not the case around the world.  Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the National Pork Producers Council. She says "variety meats" are sought after in S.E. Asia, Australia and other world partner markets.

Recent rains have brought out the morel mushrooms!  That's great news for the community of Muscoda, where they're planning the 2024 Muscoda Morel Festival.  Charitee Seebecker visits with morel mushroom buyer, Tom Nondorf.  He's a veteran that's been buying morel's for the past 14 years.  The festival benefits the local American Legion Post.

This summer there will be a precedent setting meeting of bison research specialists in Brookings, SD.  Pam Jahnke talks to Lydia Whitman, Program Manager for the National Bison Association.  Whitman says the industry is focused on their sustainability message, as well as building out infrastructure to get products to consumers.

The Farm Bill of 2023 has been delayed until 2024, but there seems to be a commitment to mark the bill up by Memorial Day.  Stephanie Hoff gets the update from Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union. You may think pork chops, pork roasts - even a brat when it comes to your preferred pork, but that's not the case around the world.  Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the National Pork Producers Council. She says "variety meats" are sought after in S.E. Asia, Australia and other world partner markets. Recent rains have brought out the morel mushrooms!  That's great news for the community of Muscoda, where they're planning the 2024 Muscoda Morel Festival.  Charitee Seebecker visits with morel mushroom buyer, Tom Nondorf.  He's a veteran that's been buying morel's for the past 14 years.  The festival benefits the local American Legion Post. This summer there will be a precedent setting meeting of bison research specialists in Brookings, SD.  Pam Jahnke talks to Lydia Whitman, Program Manager for the National Bison Association.  Whitman says the industry is focused on their sustainability message, as well as building out infrastructure to get products to consumers.

New Incentives In 2023 Through Focus On Energy - Joel Roltgen

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