Today's agribusiness are complex. Advanced technology is used on the farm, there are high risks involved in producing food, and ag policy is always circulating in the political sphere. Not only is farming complex work, but farmers are active community members – often seen volunteering at the county fair! The Outstanding Young Farmer Program believes it's essential to recognize farmers for their work on and off the farm. Cindy Matton is a head committee member with the Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmer Program. The application period is happening now! Cindy shares what makes an outstanding young farmer, but first gives us a history of the program.

Today's agribusiness are complex. Advanced technology is used on the farm, there are high risks involved in producing food, and ag policy is always circulating in the political sphere. Not only is farming complex work, but farmers are active community members – often seen volunteering at the county fair! The Outstanding Young Farmer Program believes it's essential to recognize farmers for their work on and off the farm. Cindy Matton is a head committee member with the Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmer Program. The application period is happening now! Cindy shares what makes an outstanding young farmer, but first gives us a history of the program.

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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