We’re kicking off the fall ag-venture season here in Wisconsin, and what better way to do that than at a pumpkin patch? Today we head to a celebration in Bonduel called Farmtoberfest at Porter’s Patch. Troy Porter is our guest today who is gearing up for opening day on Sep. 20. He’s harvesting pumpkins now, and says he's happy with this year's crop. They raise 55 varieties. He’s also walked through their 2025 Draft-themed corn maze! He invites families and fall fanatics out to enjoy the colorful season at the farm. Enter the Corn Maze Challenge by tagging your maze photos on Facebook with #WATAMaze for a chance to win prizes. 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/.

We’re kicking off the fall ag-venture season here in Wisconsin, and what better way to do that than at a pumpkin patch? Today we head to a celebration in Bonduel called Farmtoberfest at Porter’s Patch. Troy Porter is our guest today who is gearing up for opening day on Sep. 20. He’s harvesting pumpkins now, and says he's happy with this year's crop. They raise 55 varieties. He’s also walked through their 2025 Draft-themed corn maze! He invites families and fall fanatics out to enjoy the colorful season at the farm. Enter the Corn Maze Challenge by tagging your maze photos on Facebook with #WATAMaze for a chance to win prizes. 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>.

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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It's time to find your next ag-venture with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. Hundreds of Wisconsin specialty crop producers are eager to welcome you to their farms for food, recreation, and education. We're introducing you to these destinations courtesy of USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. WATA is increasing the demand for and sales of specialty crops and agricultural tourism experiences through the 'Wisconsin, America's Agricultural Tourism Destination' campaign. Learn more at https://gowiagtourism.com/

It's time to find your next ag-venture with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. Hundreds of Wisconsin specialty crop producers are eager to welcome you to their farms for food, recreation, and education. We're introducing you to these destinations courtesy of USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. WATA is increasing the demand for and sales of specialty crops and agricultural tourism experiences through the 'Wisconsin, America's Agricultural Tourism Destination' campaign. Learn more at <a href="https://gowiagtourism.com/">https://gowiagtourism.com/</a>

Exploring Wisconsin Specialty Crops With WATA

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Porter's Patch Happy With Pumpkins & Draft-Themed Corn Maze

Why settle for a typical classroom pet when you can adopt a cow for free? Say goodbye to the guinea pig and hello to a 100-pound dairy calf as your new classroom mascot through the Adopt-A-Cow program. 

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy are thrilled to announce the return of the Adopt-A-Cow program. This engaging initiative offers classrooms the chance to "adopt" a cow from three participating farms. Best of all, it's completely free.

The program runs from October to May. During this time, students receive monthly updates about their adopted cow. These updates include photos, stories, and also videos.

Schools, daycare centers, preschools, as well as other educational organizations interested in participating can sign up by September 15.

Click here for more information and to sign up for the Adopt-A-Cow program.

Why settle for a typical classroom pet when you can adopt a cow for free? Say goodbye to the guinea pig and hello to a 100-pound dairy calf as your new classroom mascot through the Adopt-A-Cow program. 
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy are thrilled to announce the return of the Adopt-A-Cow program. This engaging initiative offers classrooms the chance to "adopt" a cow from three participating farms. Best of all, it's completely free.
The program runs from October to May. During this time, students receive monthly updates about their adopted cow. These updates include photos, stories, and also videos.
Schools, daycare centers, preschools, as well as other educational organizations interested in participating can sign up by September 15.
Click <a href="https://www.discoverdairy.com/adopt-a-cow/">here for more information</a> and to sign up for the Adopt-A-Cow program.

Classroom Mascot? How About a Dairy Calf!

The largest beef producer in Alaska markets about 600 animals a year.  Scott Mugrage from Delta Junction tells Pam Jahnke that he'd love to market more animals but Alaska's infrastructure for processing just doesn't exist.
Four finalists have been named for the 2024 WI Leopold Conservation Award.  Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry; Full Circle Farm; Joe Hovel of Conover and Glacial Lake Cranberries were selected.
Wisconsin's bear hunting season is underway and what many people may not realize is that the state has a very healthy bear population. Ben Jarboe talks to large carnivore specialist, Randy Johnson, from the DNR.
Colorado livestock is alarmed about a new ballot initiative that's showing up in Denver that would outlaw slaughter.  Lori Boyer explains the details.
Tari Costello's been named the new WI State FFA Alumni & Supporters Exec. Director.Jenny Wackershauser joins Pam Jahnke from EverAg.  Cheese prices have continued to climb and Jenny explains where the momentum's coming from.

The largest beef producer in Alaska markets about 600 animals a year.  Scott Mugrage from Delta Junction tells Pam Jahnke that he'd love to market more animals but Alaska's infrastructure for processing just doesn't exist. Four finalists have been named for the 2024 WI Leopold Conservation Award.  Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry; Full Circle Farm; Joe Hovel of Conover and Glacial Lake Cranberries were selected. Wisconsin's bear hunting season is underway and what many people may not realize is that the state has a very healthy bear population. Ben Jarboe talks to large carnivore specialist, Randy Johnson, from the DNR. Colorado livestock is alarmed about a new ballot initiative that's showing up in Denver that would outlaw slaughter.  Lori Boyer explains the details. Tari Costello's been named the new WI State FFA Alumni &amp; Supporters Exec. Director.Jenny Wackershauser joins Pam Jahnke from EverAg.  Cheese prices have continued to climb and Jenny explains where the momentum's coming from.

Largest Beef Producer In Alaska And WI Bear Population

The sport of herding sheep with stock dogs is not going away any time soon. This month, the Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trials competed for their 21st year in Wisconsin. It attracted more competitors than in years past. John Wentz organizes the competition. When he’s not helping at a stock dog trial, he’s raising the sheep to help train handlers and their dogs for the sport. He tells us about the tight-knit community of competitors and what it takes to be a champion. Wentz also says that need for stock dogs may grow as people start grazing sheep on solar farms. 

The sport of herding sheep with stock dogs is not going away any time soon. This month, the Crook &amp; Whistle Stock Dog Trials competed for their 21st year in Wisconsin. It attracted more competitors than in years past. John Wentz organizes the competition. When he’s not helping at a stock dog trial, he’s raising the sheep to help train handlers and their dogs for the sport. He tells us about the tight-knit community of competitors and what it takes to be a champion. Wentz also says that need for stock dogs may grow as people start grazing sheep on solar farms.

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