MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Playlist by MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONMore than $32 million in dairy farmer generated funds are managed by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW). Headquartered in Madison, DFW focuses on enhancing the value of all Wisconsin produced dairy pro…Follow the podcast:
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Checkoff Dollars Cultivate The Future Through Youth Initiatives
In this episode, Portage, Waushara, and Wood County Board Director Stephanie Hughes highlights how Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is shaping the next generation through youth and school initiatives. We dive into key partnerships with the FFA and WIAA, including DFW’s role in sponsoring high-level agric…
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Get Ready For June Dairy Month - Dan Hinz - DFW Board of Director Member
There's more than meets the eye at June Dairy Celebrations around Wisconsin. Helping to guide those activities and educational opportunities are farm families all across the state and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Pam Jahnke visits with Dan Hinz of Pickett. Hinz is a fourth generation dairy operat…
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The Dairy Bridge: Farmers, Alice & The Future
Wisconsin dairy farmer Virgil Haag joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss the powerful partnership between the state’s producers and the Alice in Dairyland program. Explore how this ambassadorship uses high-reach media campaigns and personal community engagement to build lasting consumer trust. Sharing th…
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Orchestrating June Dairy Month Education - Mitch Kappelman
If you're from Wisconsin, chances are good that you've enjoyed a June Dairy celebration somewhere in the course of your life. Organizing the volunteers and all the educational opportunities is one mission supported by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Mitch Kappelman is a fifth generation dairy operato…
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From The Parlor To The Boardroom -- Dairy Farmers Are Leaders
Wisconsin dairy farmer and DFW Board Member Annaliese Wegner shares how everyday farm management translates into impactful industry leadership. She explores how the farmer-led checkoff creates unity among over 5,000 diverse operations to build global demand and protect consumer trust. Whether milki…
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Elections Approach For Dairy Farmers of WI - Get Involved Like Sandy Madland
It’s election time for the 9 open districts for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors, so it’s a great time to talk about farmer leadership and their voice. Today, we learn the story of Sandy Madland, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Director. Madland was …
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The High School "Escape Room" That’s Changing How We See Dairy
Wisconsin dairy farmers are bringing the farm to the classroom with the launch of the Care for the Land Escape Room, a digital, game-based learning experience for high school students. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board member Gary Kohn joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss how this turnkey resource allows…
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MacGyvers, Moomaws & Farm Fit Farmers Showcase Human Side Of Dairy
Wisconsin dairy farmer Carolyn Alsteen joins the show to discuss the Born to Dairy campaign, a vibrant celebration of the grit, humor, and creativity that defines America’s Dairyland. Discover how Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is putting checkoff dollars to work, using unique personas to bridge the ga…
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No Pretending. Things Are Tough For Wisconsin Dairy Operators - Ben Miller
Nobody in Wisconsin's dairy community can deny - it is tough right now. Milk prices are low, margins are tight, and there’s a lot of frustration out there. How does Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin view the year farmers just lived through? That's where the conversation starts with Pam Jahnke and Ben Mi…
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Wisconsin Butter Makes Everything Better
Stephanie Hoff sits down with Alice in Dairyland Sara Hagenow, the official ambassador for Wisconsin's dairy industry, to talk about the state's proudest tradition: butter. Hagenow explains that Wisconsin butter’s superior richness and flavor come from high-quality cream produced by local farms wit…
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