World Dairy Expo officially begins tomorrow at the Alliant Energy Center, but some activities began long before the show.  Carrie Mess talks to Rohit Kapoor about the World Dairy Expo Products Competition and how it inspires new product development.

Katie Schmitt with World Dairy Expo talked to Pam Jahnke about the youth already engaged in competitive events at the show.There's a new general manager for the World Dairy Expo. 

Laura Herschleb is no stranger to World Dairy Expo, but she's brand new as general manager.  Pam Jahnke talks to her about her experience and what has changed with this year's event.

World Dairy Expo officially begins tomorrow at the Alliant Energy Center, but some activities began long before the show.  Carrie Mess talks to Rohit Kapoor about the World Dairy Expo Products Competition and how it inspires new product development.
Katie Schmitt with World Dairy Expo talked to Pam Jahnke about the youth already engaged in competitive events at the show.There's a new general manager for the World Dairy Expo. 
Laura Herschleb is no stranger to World Dairy Expo, but she's brand new as general manager.  Pam Jahnke talks to her about her experience and what has changed with this year's event.

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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This is the first episode of a new series that features farm destinations across Wisconsin and highlights the bounty of specialty crops that these farms produce. Over the next several months, we’ll go to strawberry patches, vineyards, cranberry bogs, fields of flowers, and more with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. Executive Director Sheila Everhart joins us in-studio to remind us that Wisconsin is a powerhouse in producing specialty crops from fruits to vegetables and from evergreens to peonies. These producers have an opportunity to open their farms up to the public to provide a food, recreation, relaxation, or education experience. WATA was awarded a specialty crop block grant to promote these agricultural tourism destinations. This series that we are about to embark on is possible thanks to this funding. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.

This is the first episode of a new series that features farm destinations across Wisconsin and highlights the bounty of specialty crops that these farms produce. Over the next several months, we’ll go to strawberry patches, vineyards, cranberry bogs, fields of flowers, and more with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. Executive Director Sheila Everhart joins us in-studio to remind us that Wisconsin is a powerhouse in producing specialty crops from fruits to vegetables and from evergreens to peonies. These producers have an opportunity to open their farms up to the public to provide a food, recreation, relaxation, or education experience. WATA was awarded a specialty crop block grant to promote these agricultural tourism destinations. This series that we are about to embark on is possible thanks to this funding. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at <a href="https://gowiagtourism.com/">https://gowiagtourism.com/</a>.

Connecting People To Agriculture Sustains The Farm

With graduation just around the corner, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture is buzzing with anticipation and celebration as students prepare to embark on their next adventures in the agricultural industry.

Amidst the final exams and job interviews, the job market for these grads is looking good. According to Platteville’s School of Agriculture Director, Tera Montgomery, there has been a noticeable trend of interest from both employers and students in the field of Agronomy, as well as in areas related to sustainability practices, particularly in business applications such as carbon credits. The school has also witnessed a rise in students exploring interdisciplinary opportunities by combining agricultural studies with fields like communication, marketing, business, and engineering

"The intersection of agriculture with other disciplines is becoming increasingly appealing to our students. We're seeing more engagement from students who want to broaden their skill sets and explore diverse career paths within the agricultural industry."

With graduation just around the corner, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture is buzzing with anticipation and celebration as students prepare to embark on their next adventures in the agricultural industry.
Amidst the final exams and job interviews, the job market for these grads is looking good. According to Platteville’s School of Agriculture Director, Tera Montgomery, there has been a noticeable trend of interest from both employers and students in the field of Agronomy, as well as in areas related to sustainability practices, particularly in business applications such as carbon credits. The school has also witnessed a rise in students exploring interdisciplinary opportunities by combining agricultural studies with fields like communication, marketing, business, and engineering
"The intersection of agriculture with other disciplines is becoming increasingly appealing to our students. We're seeing more engagement from students who want to broaden their skill sets and explore diverse career paths within the agricultural industry."

More Jobs Than Graduates

A big smile comes across my face when I see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile weaving through traffic, how about you? Samantha Benish joins us in-studio. She’s a brand ambassador for Oscar Mayer and drives the Wienermobile across the country. Her official title is Hotdogger, which is a one-year position with the company. She tells us what it takes to drive the hot dog on wheels. 

A big smile comes across my face when I see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile weaving through traffic, how about you? Samantha Benish joins us in-studio. She’s a brand ambassador for Oscar Mayer and drives the Wienermobile across the country. Her official title is Hotdogger, which is a one-year position with the company. She tells us what it takes to drive the hot dog on wheels.

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