The motto “Farming for the Future” and term “sustainability” go hand-in-hand. At Heartland Farms, owners Jeremie and Alicia Pavelski are living out that motto with a commitment to energy efficiency […]
Feeding Edible Food Waste
At Wiese Brothers Farms in Greenleaf, Wisconsin, they are always looking for opportunities to implement diverse products in their total mixed ration (TMR) to feed their dairy cattle. Dan Wiese, […]
Stewards of Community, Land and Animals
Roth Feeder Pigs, Inc. is a fifth-generation farrow-to-wean swine farm in Wauzeka. AV Roth and his wife Christine love to involve their kids in the farm and always stress the […]
Innovation and Conservation
Chris and Brenda Conley own and operate High-Gem Holsteins and Normandes in Neosho. In 1927, Chris’ great grandparents started the farm. They decided to settle in the southern portion of […]
4-H Through a Cloverbud’s Eyes
Fifteen years ago, I married into a 4-H family. Growing up, I was never involved in 4-H. To be honest, I didn’t even know what the organization really was until […]
A Commitment to Community
From the Earth Farm and Education Garden is the community farm of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community near Bowler. Staff grow 30 different kinds of fruits and vegetables to provide 54 community […]
A Holistic Approach to Improving Biodiversity
At Gwenyn Hill Organic Farm and Gardens livestock and crops are integrated to achieve true sustainability. Ryan Heinen, Land and Livestock Manager at Gwenyn Hill, has a background in grazing. […]
Partnerships Promote Sustainability
Lake Family Farm is a fifth-generation farm located near Boyceville in Dunn County. The farm transitioned from dairy to cash grain in 1999. Jeff and Kelley Lake, along with their […]
Compost and Conservation
Cowsmo Inc. is a compost business associated with Rosenholm Dairy near Waumandee in Buffalo County. John Rosenow is the fifth– generation on his family’s 600-cow dairy farm. John and his wife, Nettie, manage the dairy […]
Let’s Not Meet By Accident
If you have not noticed, corn and soybean harvest is in full swing right now. Farmers have been busy since planting tending to crops and harvesting alfalfa and shorter season […]
Dairy Hub Collaborations Lead to Synergistic Gains
A biennium. Two years. In terms of research, not a long period of time. Despite this, the last two years have been very productive and formative for the Hub. We […]
Farm Safety Yields Results
Since 1944, the U.S. president has proclaimed one week of the year to be National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW). This year, as in others, the governor of Wisconsin […]