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Hunger Task Force Commits To Buying Up To $1M In Dairy Products For Food Pantries

April 15, 2020 - 4:00pm

The Milwaukee-based food bank announced a new partnership with state agriculture officials and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin in response to an oversupply of milk hurting farms.

Advocates Raise Alarm About Migrant Worker Safety Amid COVID-19

April 15, 2020 - 5:00am

Every spring, about 5,000 migrant workers make their way to Wisconsin to work in agriculture. Many come from Texas and Florida and work on farms across the state helping farmers harvest crops and process food during the peak season from late April through the fall.

Naturalist Shares 4 Ideas To Connect With The Outdoors From Your Backyard

April 12, 2020 - 6:00am

While under stay-at-home restrictions, you may have begun to notice things you hadn’t before: birds chirping, plants emerging, squirrels, rabbits or other wildlife scurrying about.

Unemployment In Wisconsin's Rural Counties Could Top 20 Percent Amid Pandemic

April 10, 2020 - 3:00pm

Steve Deller, a professor at UW-Madison's Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, predicts unemployment is going to be much worse in March compared to February in Wisconsin's rural locations.

'We Need Some Help': Farmers Look To Officials, Community For Mental Health Resources

April 9, 2020 - 6:30am

As the new coronavirus pandemic sends milk prices plummeting and upends life for many people in Wisconsin, the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union says farmers having access to mental health services is even more important.

COVID-19 Concerns On The Minds Of Lenders As Wisconsin Farmers Apply For Planting Loans

April 7, 2020 - 5:05am

The new coronavirus pandemic has caused commodity prices to fall in recent weeks and disrupted business at farm lending agencies.

Dairy Groups Urge Aid For Farmers Forced To Dump Milk Due To Declining Demand

April 2, 2020 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin dairy groups are calling on the federal government to aid farmers who are being asked to dump their milk in light of decreased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New Book Highlights Women Who Better Their Community Through Plants

March 31, 2020 - 6:45am

During normal times, many find solace in the garden. During a pandemic, as we retreat to our homes, a garden can offer even greater comfort — a place to use your hands when you're unable to give loved ones a hug and an outlet to watch something grow when you...

Wisconsin Residents Turn To Vegetable Gardening During Coronavirus Pandemic

March 31, 2020 - 6:00am

Garden businesses around the state say they've seen an increase in seed sales as people look for activities for kids and to ensure food security as the new coronavirus is keeping many people at home.

Why Are Barns In Wisconsin Painted Red?

March 30, 2020 - 7:00am

Fewer Wisconsin farmers are having their traditional barns painted red these days.

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Hunger Task Force Commits To Buying Up To $1M In Dairy Products For Food Pantries

Advocates Raise Alarm About Migrant Worker Safety Amid COVID-19

Naturalist Shares 4 Ideas To Connect With The Outdoors From Your Backyard

Unemployment In Wisconsin's Rural Counties Could Top 20 Percent Amid Pandemic

'We Need Some Help': Farmers Look To Officials, Community For Mental Health Resources

COVID-19 Concerns On The Minds Of Lenders As Wisconsin Farmers Apply For Planting Loans

Dairy Groups Urge Aid For Farmers Forced To Dump Milk Due To Declining Demand

New Book Highlights Women Who Better Their Community Through Plants

Wisconsin Residents Turn To Vegetable Gardening During Coronavirus Pandemic

Why Are Barns In Wisconsin Painted Red?

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