40 members Brillion, Wisconsin Calumet County Tell us about your chapter. We are a rural school in northeastern Wisconsin. Erica Eickert, our advisor, came back to agriculture in Brillion this …
SEBEKA, Minn. — Farm safety stays close in mind for Tyler Brockpahler, who knows how quickly injuries can happen. Brockpahler lost part of his right arm to an accident involving a round baler …
TOMAH, Wis. — When heading south out of Tomah on Highway 131, there is one stop for ice cream enthusiasts before settling into their trip. On the corner of Hertz Avenue sits a yellow farmhouse …
RUTHTON, Minn. — From chasing calves in the pen to the buckle in the ring, Sadie DeRuyter has been striving for greatness within the National Little Britches Rodeo Association. DeRuyter is …
KEWAUNEE, Wis. — Twenty-five years ago, Delmar and Christine Pekarek purchased a farm they could call their own. After renting a farm and also helping his father farm, Delmar was ready for a …
GIBBON, Minn — Anyone driving past Bode Dairy the morning of Sept. 18 was welcomed by a line of tractors hitched to boxes and the smell of freshly made corn silage. Cody Bode operates Bode …
PLAIN, Wis. — Twins are not uncommon in cattle. In fact, about 3-5% of bovine pregnancies result in twins. What is uncommon is the bond formed between a set of twins on Ed Ederer’s dairy …
COLFAX, Wis. — When John Richmond graduated from college, he knew he wanted to dairy farm. However, as a first-generation farmer, he also knew he was facing an uphill climb to follow his dream. …
BLANCHARDVILLE, Wis. — Growing up, Trent Hendrickson discovered his passion for dairy cattle. On his parents’ farm, Jeffrey-Way Holsteins, Hendrickson took the reins as tour guide, …
BROWERVILLE, Minn — A farmer is all Trevor Lisson has ever wanted to be and now he is living that reality every day with his family alongside him. “It’s a dream to be able to …
GOODHUE, Minn. — Honeybees buzz around a stack of hives in the corner of the yard at the Hinsch family’s dairy. Not far away, a silo and forage bunker complete the backyard farm scene. …
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — Every year, the U.S. recognizes National Farm Safety and Health Week the third week of September. It is an important reminder for those who work in agriculture that farming …
DENMARK, Wis. — Jeremy Schlies is the reason cows still fill the barn at Old Settlers Dairy. The 23-year-old’s passion for bovines is reflected in the decisions he makes and the tasks he …
HARRISBURG, Penn. — Just a month after placing second in the Wisconsin 4-H State Dairy Judging Contest, four young dairy enthusiasts from Pierce County, Wisconsin, traveled over 1,000 miles to …
Editor’s Note: The following climate summary was provided by the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. Editor’s Note: The following climate summary was provided by the Wisconsin State …
Describe your farm and facilities. I used to milk 80 head with my brother on our home farm and kept our show cattle where I currently farm. When we sold the other farm, I began farming here. This …
LADYSMITH, Wis. — In the north woods of Wisconsin, farmers are facing challenges from wildlife that are damaging crops, and a lack of compensation for those damages. “This has been a …
GOODWIN, S.D. — Greg Moe has been receiving help on his farm, MoDak Dairy, from the Lake Area Technical College for 11 years. Alexis Stinton, a professor at Lake Area Technical College in …
HUMBIRD, Wis. — Ever since its inception, World Dairy Expo has been intertwined in the life of the Pralle family of Selz-Pralle Dairy near Humbird. “Expo was the family event — …
EYOTA, Minn. — The Pagel family hosted a tour of their dairy farm Sept. 10 for three Minnesota senators. The Pagels — parents, Ron and Lori, and their adult children, Tim and his …