Madison College is working to fill a need within the meat community, as there are few options for anyone who wants to learn meat cutting and butchery as a trade. […]
The Year When There Was No County Fair
“Are they really going to cancel the county fair?” My daughter asked. As I slowly nodded my head yes, I could see her eyes well up with tears. I had […]
Some Good News to Share
It seems COVID-19 has changed our lives forever. Mister Rogers provides us comfort with this quote. “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, […]
Mental Health Issues in Rural WI: An Insider Perspective on What Can Happen When Things Go Awry
While I do not typically start my day like the average farmer, I also do not always end my day like the typical mental health provider either. During the week, […]
How to Cope with Change Amidst a Global Pandemic
Oxford University Press (2020) defines connection as: a relationship in which a person, thing or idea is linked or associated with something else. I have heard this word used so […]
Fighting for Farmers
I have a strong admiration for all of our essential workers. I realize this list is long but the people who keep this country going really are heroes. Obviously, I […]
Three Ways to Support Wisconsin Farmers Right Now
Many of us are aware that agriculture is being severely impacted by challenges related to COVID-19, but we are often left wondering, “what can I do to help?”. The good […]
Farmers Are Worried Too
From social media threads to the daily news to overheard conversations in the grocery store, it is clear that many Americans are worried. For some, they are worried about what […]
Resources to Help Shoppers Understand Challenges During COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads across the country, and as leaders enact different levels of restrictions, farmers are facing challenging times and consumers are doing their best to understand. It’s difficult to […]
An Open Letter to Farmers
You wake up before the sun rises. You work in the snow, wind, rain and summer heat. You work through holidays, weekdays and weekends. You care for the land, the […]
See something, say something: how to help someone that may be struggling with mental illness
Agriculture is commonly noted as being the last industry to make transactions on a handshake and an individual’s good word. Relationships are paramount, and – by and large – we […]
Reflecting on Blessings this Easter
Each morning I wake up and scroll through the news. My job is to be informed so I can communicate and collaborate with my colleagues and our members. If you […]