Richard Olson tells the story of his family's Sesquicentennial farm in Door County. The farm was acquired in 1872 when Richard’s great great grandfather, Matthias Olson, immigrated to Wisconsin from Norway. The farmstead was originally a cash crop operation but over time turned into a more dairy focused operation. Today, the property is home to a 60 cow herd and robotic milker. The Olson family has future generations coming up that are interested in taking over the farm and they are excited to be able to keep the land in the family for years to come.

Richard Olson tells the story of his family's Sesquicentennial farm in Door County. The farm was acquired in 1872 when Richard’s great great grandfather, Matthias Olson, immigrated to Wisconsin from Norway. The farmstead was originally a cash crop operation but over time turned into a more dairy focused operation. Today, the property is home to a 60 cow herd and robotic milker. The Olson family has future generations coming up that are interested in taking over the farm and they are excited to be able to keep the land in the family for years to come.

.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.

Wisconsin Century & Sesquicentennial Farm Salute

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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Olson Family Farm - Door County - 150 Years - Richard Olson

As spring lawn care season ramps up across Wisconsin, homeowners are beginning to mow, fertilize, and battle weeds in hopes of achieving a healthy yard. But according to Doug Soldat, an extension turfgrass specialist with University of Wisconsin–Madison, many people may actually be harming their lawns without realizing it.

As spring lawn care season ramps up across Wisconsin, homeowners are beginning to mow, fertilize, and battle weeds in hopes of achieving a healthy yard. But according to Doug Soldat, an extension turfgrass specialist with University of Wisconsin&ndash;Madison, many people may actually be harming their lawns without realizing it.

Do You Actually Know What's Best For Your Lawn?

Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students!  Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities?  Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots.  She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition.

Memorial weekend is shaping up to look dry and warm.  That's the outlook right now from Stu Muck.

Keeping the job opportunity conversation going.  Stephanie Hoff finds out what successes some WI graduates have already found.  Rachel Weyland just graduated from UW-River Falls and is on her way to a job in the genetics field.  Weyland didn't take any opportunity for granted in River Falls.  Hands on learning was key to her finding employment.

6 Wisconsin dairy processors have scored some grant monies from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.  Pam Jahnke gives a quick rundown on what they do and how they'll use the money.

Matt Tranel from EverAg is keeping an eye on nonfat dry milk powder.  This commodity has surged higher, but apparently it's topped.  What's next.  Tranel is watch the cold storage report for direction.

Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students!&nbsp; Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities?&nbsp; Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots.&nbsp; She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition.
Memorial weekend is shaping up to look dry and warm.&nbsp; That's the outlook right now from Stu Muck.
Keeping the job opportunity conversation going.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff finds out what successes some WI graduates have already found.&nbsp; Rachel Weyland just graduated from UW-River Falls and is on her way to a job in the genetics field.&nbsp; Weyland didn't take any opportunity for granted in River Falls.&nbsp; Hands on learning was key to her finding employment.
6 Wisconsin dairy processors have scored some grant monies from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke gives a quick rundown on what they do and how they'll use the money.
Matt Tranel from EverAg is keeping an eye on nonfat dry milk powder.&nbsp; This commodity has surged higher, but apparently it's topped.&nbsp; What's next.&nbsp; Tranel is watch the cold storage report for direction.

Grads Get Advice And Nonfat Dry Milk Hits Its Wall - Matt Tranel

The Apple Pest Cooperator Network is a group of apple orchards throughout the state of Wisconsin that monitor insect populations through pheromone traps. Growers who participate in the program record the number of pests found in their trap and send those details to DATCP. From there, folks like entomologist Krista Hamilton record the numbers and publish the counts to their website and Field Notes newsletter. In turn, the numbers collected by the Apple Pest Cooperator Network provides a valuable tool for orchards across the state of Wisconsin. Krista sat down and explained to me exactly how the network works. 

The Apple Pest Cooperator Network is a group of apple orchards throughout the state of Wisconsin that monitor insect populations through pheromone traps. Growers who participate in the program record the number of pests found in their trap and send those details to DATCP. From there, folks like entomologist Krista Hamilton record the numbers and publish the counts to their website and Field Notes newsletter. In turn, the numbers collected by the Apple Pest Cooperator Network provides a valuable tool for orchards across the state of Wisconsin. Krista sat down and explained to me exactly how the network works.&nbsp;

Olson Family Farm - Door County - 150 Years - Richard Olson

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