The state of Wisconsin has lost some 4 million acres of farmland over the last 40 years — and even more could be lost. Interested in preserving this year’s backyard harvests, or perhaps selling your home-canned products in the marketplace? Barb Ingham, a food science professor with UW-Extension, helps us understand the ‘whats’, the ‘hows’, and the law.
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Preserving Local Farmland
The state of Wisconsin has lost some 4-million acres of farmland over the last 40 years — and even more could be lost as the state legislature reduces the amount of tax money spent on farmland preservation. In the first part of this Newsmakers we explore the issues of farmland preservation and urban sprawl with La Crosse County Planner Charlie Handy.
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Preserving Local Foods
Interested in preserving this year’s backyard harvests, or perhaps selling your home-canned products in the marketplace? Barb Ingham, a food science professor with UW-Extension, helps us understand the ‘whats’, the ‘hows’, and the law.
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