There’s nothing like biting into a cob of sweet corn on a summer day. And just in time for the Fourth of July, Skelly’s Farm Market in Janesville expects their first varieties to be ready for harvest. For our next episode with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we’re sitting down with Scott and Laura Skelly. Scott is the sixth generation of Skelly’s Farm in Janesville. More than one hundred years ago, the farm family started out as a traditional Wisconsin farm, raising dairy and row crops. But since the 80s, the Skellys have been growing sweet corn and adding other crops and agri-tourism activities for the public to enjoy. While Scott has been growing sweet corn his whole life, his wife Laura is a first-generation farmer in the family business and can identify with their nonfarm customer base. 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/.

There’s nothing like biting into a cob of sweet corn on a summer day. And just in time for the Fourth of July, Skelly’s Farm Market in Janesville expects their first varieties to be ready for harvest. For our next episode with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we’re sitting down with Scott and Laura Skelly. Scott is the sixth generation of Skelly’s Farm in Janesville. More than one hundred years ago, the farm family started out as a traditional Wisconsin farm, raising dairy and row crops. But since the 80s, the Skellys have been growing sweet corn and adding other crops and agri-tourism activities for the public to enjoy. While Scott has been growing sweet corn his whole life, his wife Laura is a first-generation farmer in the family business and can identify with their nonfarm customer base. 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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Sweet Corn Expected For The Fourth

Glacial Lake Cranberries, one of the oldest cranberry farms in Wisconsin, is celebrating its 151st year of commercial cranberry production. Owned and operated by Mary Brazeau Brown, this historic farm continues to thrive, thanks to its strong commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation efforts. The farm was founded in 1873 and has grown into a 2,600-acre operation with an additional 3,000 acres of forested land, managed through a forestry management plan.

"My grandfather bought into the farm in 1923 when he was the attorney for the original owners. He saw great value not only in the cranberry production but also in the surrounding support land of uplands, forest, and the reservoir," said Brown. "I feel blessed that he made that decision."

Brown emphasizes the importance of sustainability, a value passed down through generations at Glacial Lake Cranberries. "We didn't inherit the land from our ancestors; we are borrowing it from our children. That's how I’ve always felt about the property," she said.

Being a finalist for the Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award is a great honor for Brown and her family. "It’s humbling to be recognized for the good work that supports a strong land ethic. We do our best with what we’ve been given to steward, and we hope it makes a difference," she said.

Glacial Lake Cranberries, one of the oldest cranberry farms in Wisconsin, is celebrating its 151st year of commercial cranberry production. Owned and operated by Mary Brazeau Brown, this historic farm continues to thrive, thanks to its strong commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation efforts. The farm was founded in 1873 and has grown into a 2,600-acre operation with an additional 3,000 acres of forested land, managed through a forestry management plan.
"My grandfather bought into the farm in 1923 when he was the attorney for the original owners. He saw great value not only in the cranberry production but also in the surrounding support land of uplands, forest, and the reservoir," said Brown. "I feel blessed that he made that decision."
Brown emphasizes the importance of sustainability, a value passed down through generations at Glacial Lake Cranberries. "We didn't inherit the land from our ancestors; we are borrowing it from our children. That's how I’ve always felt about the property," she said.
Being a finalist for the Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award is a great honor for Brown and her family. "It’s humbling to be recognized for the good work that supports a strong land ethic. We do our best with what we’ve been given to steward, and we hope it makes a difference," she said.

Glacial Lake Cranberries - 2024 WI Leopold Conservation Award Finalist

One of the biggest questions during harvest recently has been if local dealers will have a good parts supply for the harvest season. Danielle Waterworth, the Vice president of the North American ag dealers and customer support for CNH, says that through their research and data, they feel that a normalization has occurred since covid, and dealers are ready to help keep farmers in the field this harvest season.

One of the biggest questions during harvest recently has been if local dealers will have a good parts supply for the harvest season. Danielle Waterworth, the Vice president of the North American ag dealers and customer support for CNH, says that through their research and data, they feel that a normalization has occurred since covid, and dealers are ready to help keep farmers in the field this harvest season.

Parts Supply Back To Pre-Covid Levels For Harvest Season

Propane users are looking at a favorable market this fall. Supply is high and cost is low, according to the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association. Executive Director Cheryle Lytle says there are also some strategies to take this season to make sure you are on top of your own supply and prices. Additional opportunities are available for farms and businesses to bring on more propane, even when it comes to meeting sustainability goals.

Propane users are looking at a favorable market this fall. Supply is high and cost is low, according to the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association. Executive Director Cheryle Lytle says there are also some strategies to take this season to make sure you are on top of your own supply and prices. Additional opportunities are available for farms and businesses to bring on more propane, even when it comes to meeting sustainability goals.

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