Farm Management News

• Farmer Suicide Prevention Summit to be held in Baldwin Aug. 19
  July 22, 2024
  A Farm Summit focusing on farmer suicide prevention will be held on Monday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in Baldwin, WI. There is a virtual option for those unable to travel to Baldwin.
• Safeguarding your well-being—and your bottom line—with health insurance
  July 9, 2024
  According to the USDA, 11% of U.S. farmers don’t have health insurance coverage. For dairy farmers, the number is even higher—a staggering 41%. While going without health insurance is problematic for any population, farmers and their families are particularly vulnerable to the ill effects of being uninsured. People without health insurance are more likely to […]
• USDA posts courtesy copy of recommended decision on FMMO amendments
  July 2, 2024
  The USDA has made available a courtesy copy of the recommended decision concerning proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The official version of this decision will be published in the Federal Register.
• Extension to hire Farm Financial Management Outreach Specialist
  June 26, 2024
• USDA to release recommendations for Federal Milk Marketing Order reforms
  June 26, 2024
  Following this, a vote on the proposed changes is tentatively expected for this fall or early winter. It is crucial for producers to stay informed about these developments and understand how the proposed changes may impact them.

Agriculture Updates

• What’s next for the family farm: Resources help when making decisions
  February 25, 2024
  Christine Bender remembers the moment 10 years ago when she told her parents she wanted to come back and farm long-term. “My mom started to cry because she was so happy,” Bender said. In the decade since Bender and her family created a succession plan, they’ve had many discussions about working together. Now she serves […]
• New opportunities for farmers to advance on their conservation agriculture journeys
  January 8, 2024
  This month presents two unique opportunities for farmers in the Midwest and Mid-South to advance their efforts to improve soil health and water quality, while protecting their profitability.
• Association of County Agricultural Agents Honors 2023 Award Recipients
  May 9, 2023
  The Wisconsin Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA) recently recognized several members during its annual awards and recognition program. An affiliate of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), WACAA is a professional organization for county, area, and state Extension professionals to encourage excellence and professionalism in their work.
• Innovation Awards Reinforce Community Connections through Extension Research and Outreach
  April 24, 2023
  Extension awarded grant funding to seven projects that bring innovation to the division’s outreach mission. Extension annually solicits proposals for new projects around engagement and research. Innovation is a core part of Extension’s programming, which ensures that the division is addressing emerging issues in Wisconsin’s communities.
• Division of Extension announces recipients of Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant
  February 21, 2023
  The Division of Extension and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education are excited to announce the nine recipients of the Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grants. Now in its second year, this grant funding aims to promote collaboration with faculty across campus around Extension’s six focus areas: promote healthy relationships, empower health […]