Category Archives: Farm News
National Farm Medicine Center Releases Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities Report
The National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and UW's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences have released ...
Jul 29, 2020 RichardBH / CC
$8M Remaining – Wisconsin Ready To Send More Coronavirus Relief To Farmers
The Wisconsin Farm Support Program is ready to distribute the remaining $8 million it has in the bank to statewide farmers needed relief during the coronavirus pandemic. 12,000 Wisconsin farmers have ...
Jul 28, 2020 RichardBH / CC
DATCP Creates New Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski recently announced the creation of the new Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The purpose...
Jul 24, 2020 Paul Downey / CC
Farm Wisconsin Welcomes 4-H Members for Free
State and county fair cancellations might have dampened the plans of many active 4-H youth this summer, but Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center hopes to provide a silver lining. The center welcomes all ac...
Jul 24, 2020
FSA County Committee Nominations Needed
Nominations for this year's Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Elections are needed by August 3rd. County Committees are a vital link between the farm community and FSA, and they provide an op...
Jul 20, 2020
DATCP Hosting QPR Virtual Training Sessions for Agriculture Service Providers and Farmers
As part of its efforts to provide resources to help address farmer mental health wellness, the Wisconsin Farm Center is hosting a series of Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) virtual training sessions fo...
Jul 20, 2020 Wolf's Nikon1 / CC
Animal Agriculture Alliance Launches Animal Ag Allies Development Program
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the launch of the Animal Ag Allies program to empower farmers, ranchers and practicing veterinarians to be outspoken advocates for agriculture online and ...
Jul 18, 2020 steve p2008 / CC
Farm Center Offers 24/7 Hotline, Other Counseling Resources in New Pilot Program
As of July 1, Wisconsin farmers facing increased stress and other challenges can access additional free and confidential counseling resources by contacting the Farm Center at the Wisconsin DATCP. As p...
Jul 02, 2020 Stephan Ridgway / CC
USDA Adds Digital Options for Farmers and Ranchers to Apply for CFAP
USDA's Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers to apply for the progr...
Jul 01, 2020
U.S. Gain Develops Dairy RNG Project in Just 8 Months
U.S. Gain, a leader in development, procurement and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG), proudly announced that after only eight months their digester at S&S Jerseyland Dairy in Sturgeon B...
Jul 01, 2020
