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

If you've ever seen the fascination that kids have with tractors or farm equipment - how they pretend to farm while running their toys over carpet - then you might have a sense of what drives Tanner Johnson.

31 year old Tanner Johnson did not grow up on a farm, but he always knew he wanted to be a farmer.  Throughout his life, he was a shadow to local farmers doing whatever he could to be involved.  Milking cows, doing field work - didn't matter, Tanner was in.

Today, that 31 year old is doing what he loves - farming.  He's currently at home in the small community of Prairie Farm in Barron County.  In addition to soybeans, he is involved in the production of corn, winter wheat, alfalfa hay, and various cover crop species in a long-term, no-till environment. Most soybeans produced on the operation are food-grade soybeans and are primarily exported to Southeast Asia for human consumption.

Outside of crop production, Tanner owns and operates a Pioneer Seed agency and agronomy consulting business with his two business partners. Their primary business focus is helping farmers become more profitable and productive in a sustainable manner.

Tanner doesn't limit his engagement in farming to just being ON the farm.  He has been involved with the Wisconsin Soybean Association since 2017 when he graduated from the DuPont Young Leaders Program. Tanner was elected to the Wisconsin Soybean Association board of directors in 2021 and serves as an at-large director. Johnson was elected to serve on the American Soybean Association board in December 2022 and serves on the regulatory committee.

He explains to Pam Jahnke why he's driven to be a farmer that's engaged in helping influence his future as a farmer.

If you've ever seen the fascination that kids have with tractors or farm equipment - how they pretend to farm while running their toys over carpet - then you might have a sense of what drives Tanner Johnson.
31 year old Tanner Johnson did not grow up on a farm, but he always knew he wanted to be a farmer.&nbsp; Throughout his life, he was a shadow to local farmers doing whatever he could to be involved.&nbsp; Milking cows, doing field work - didn't matter, Tanner was in.
Today, that 31 year old is doing what he loves - farming.&nbsp; He's currently at home in the small community of Prairie Farm in Barron County. &nbsp;In addition to soybeans, he is involved in the production of corn, winter wheat, alfalfa hay, and various cover crop species in a long-term, no-till environment. Most soybeans produced on the operation are food-grade soybeans and are primarily exported to Southeast Asia for human consumption.
Outside of crop production, Tanner owns and operates a Pioneer Seed agency and agronomy consulting business with his two business partners. Their primary business focus is helping farmers become more profitable and productive in a sustainable manner.
Tanner doesn't limit his engagement in farming to just being ON the farm. &nbsp;He has been involved with the <a href="https://wisoybean.org/">Wisconsin Soybean Association</a> since 2017 when he graduated from the DuPont Young Leaders Program. Tanner was elected to the <a href="https://wisoybean.org/">Wisconsin Soybean Association</a> board of directors in 2021 and serves as an at-large director. Johnson was elected to serve on the American Soybean Association board in December 2022 and serves on the regulatory committee.
He explains to Pam Jahnke why he's driven to be a farmer that's engaged in helping influence his future as a farmer.

Meet A First Generation Farmer - 31 Year Old Tanner Johnson

Wisconsin has recently confirmed a case of bird flu in poultry in Kenosha County, marking the first detection in the state in some time. Dr. Darlene Konkel, Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian, shared insights about the situation, emphasizing biosecurity measures for all livestock producers.

The strain responsible, H5N1, has been circulating in North America for years. However, Dr. Konkel clarified, “The genotype affecting poultry is different from the one found in dairy cattle herds in some states.” While there’s no evidence linking the poultry cases in Wisconsin to the cattle genotype, biosecurity remains critical.

Wisconsin has recently confirmed a case of bird flu in poultry in Kenosha County, marking the first detection in the state in some time. Dr. Darlene Konkel, Wisconsin&rsquo;s State Veterinarian, shared insights about the situation, emphasizing biosecurity measures for all livestock producers.
The strain responsible, H5N1, has been circulating in North America for years. However, Dr. Konkel clarified, &ldquo;The genotype affecting poultry is different from the one found in dairy cattle herds in some states.&rdquo; While there&rsquo;s no evidence linking the poultry cases in Wisconsin to the cattle genotype, biosecurity remains critical.

Wisconsin Farms on Alert: How to Guard Against Bird Flu

Wisconsin is celebrating a record-low unemployment rate, but more jobs need to be filled, including within the agriculture sector. Without more people, what solutions are out there? This is where artificial intelligence is coming in. Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek joins us today with how many Wisconsin businesses and what kind of industries have been able to harness AI. She starts by painting the picture for us of what Wisconsin’s workforce looks like today.

Wisconsin is celebrating a record-low unemployment rate, but more jobs need to be filled, including within the agriculture sector. Without more people, what solutions are out there? This is where artificial intelligence is coming in. Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek joins us today with how many Wisconsin businesses and what kind of industries have been able to harness AI. She starts by painting the picture for us of what Wisconsin&rsquo;s workforce looks like today.

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