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2012 Farm Bill Can Fix Outdated Dairy Policies
May 8, 2012
Congress continues to craft the next U.S.farm bill, but the debate is basically over on an issue important to Wisconsin – the federal dairy program.
The bipartisan Dairy Security Act, developed over three years wit … Read full story.
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Farm Bureau Applauds DOL’s Reverse of Youth Farm Labor Rule Proposal
April 27, 2012
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation spokesman Casey Langan issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work on farms.
“This is gr … Read full story.
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Wisconsin Grocery Prices Climb 2.5 Percent in Early 2012
April 12, 2012
Retail food prices at the supermarket increased modestly during the first quarter of 2012 according to the latest Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey.
The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items … Read full story.
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Farm Bureau Seeking District 3 Coordinator
April 9, 2012
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is looking to hire a District Coordinator in southwest Wisconsin. The successful candidate will work with volunteers in the Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Vernon … Read full story.
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VFA Endorse Governor Walker, Three Senators in Recall Election
April 5, 2012
The Volunteers for Agriculture Committee has endorsed the five incumbents in a historic recall election scheduled for June 5.
“Governor Scott Walker and his administration have been strong advocates for agricultu … Read full story.