This week we welcome Ben Brancel, Secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Brancel is in Wausau to talk about agriculture in central Wisconsin, and how farmers and producers can tap into global markets for jobs. The Secretary is asked about the effect of this summer’s drought on the state’s farm economy, and about the other concerns facing farmers in our state. Later, Secretary Brancel is joined by Don Radtke, Herdsman at Northcentral Technical College’s Ag Center of Excellence and Tim Buttke, Senior Business Relations Manager with Mid Wisconsin State Bank. Mr. Buttke’s portfolio is primarily concerned with agricultural loans, with an emphasis on dairy farming.
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