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Apple Production on Track and Non Melting Ice Cream
Apple production is looking to be ahead of normal bloom time and production level. This is according to Jacob Franzen, farm manager at Ski-Hi Fruit Farm in Baraboo. He says despite the excess rain the state has been getting, theyve been lucky to avoid se
John McNeill - Douglas County Century Farm
The McNeill Farm has been in the McNeill family for 3 generations. John McNeill shares that a significant part of what makes this farm unique is it's location in the heart of the Brule River State Natural Area in Douglas County. The farm is about 2 miles
Trappers Committed To Educating Others
Each fall, thousands of Wisconsin residents head outdoors with hopes of successfully outsmarting and capturing their prey. Wisconsin trappers often find themselves trying to ensnare nearly 10 different species of animal, from beavers to foxes and raccoons
Over 100 Farms To Be Recognized At The State Fair
Keeping a farm or homestead in the family for more than 100 or 150 years is truly a great accomplishment. On Tuesday August 8, families that have done just that will get together at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis for a celebratory breakfast. Jill
The Importance of Calf Nutrition and Management in Long Term Productivity
Listen in as Pam Jahnke talks with Dr. Rebecca Klopp, Calf and Heifer Specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition. Dr. Klopp discusses the importance of calf nutrition and management, and the long term impact it can have on the productivity of the herd. Resea
Tony Koss - Langlade County Century Farm
The Koss Farm has been in the Koss family for 3 generations. Tony Koss shares that the farm was purchased by his grandparents in 1923 as they were making their way to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to farm. Instead, they discovered and purchased a beauti
It's Fair Time
There are a lot of options to make your dollar go further at the Wisconsin State Fair. The WI State Fair Park Foundation is known for the Milk House, selling four unique flavors of milk this year (including root beer -- a top seller). But for the first ti
Increasing Support For County Fairs
County fair season is in full swing. There have been over a dozen counties that have already had their county fair and we are not even half way through county fair season. Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association of Fairs, Jayme Buttke, speaks abou
Sporkies Winner Also A Drinkies Finalist
The Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating 10 years of The Sporkies. This is the food competition thats created hundreds of delicious and very unique dishes throughout the past decade. To celebrate the 10 years of The Sporkies competition, the state fair ad
Sporkie Winner A Savory Take On A Sweet Classic
The Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating 10 years of The Sporkies. This is the food competition thats created hundreds of delicious and very unique dishes throughout the past decade. The winner of this years Sporkies contest was the Beer Cheese Wisconsin