Washburn County weighs farmland preservation plan
Washburn County weighs joining a state farmland preservation program after a public meeting on mapping and planning. Officials and residents debated credits, zoning implications, and whether the county should pursue enrollment while continuing its plan. County leaders note the process is advisory and aim to protect farmers already enrolled.
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Washburn County
Washburn County Board of Supervisors
State Agriculture Department
Department of Development
Bill Lindenberger
SCS
Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Ed Elliott
Trempealeau County Announces New Park and Summer Openings
Trempealeau County plans summer openings starting May 2 under Parks Committee chair Lloyd Anderson. A new Farm Progress Days County Park near the Health Care Center in Whitehall will be available for general use though overnight camping is not allowed. A dedication will occur later in the summer. Other parks include Crystal Lake County Park near Strum offering fishing and camping and Joe Pietrek Jr. Memorial County Park near Arcadia with wildlife, trails, and swimming. overnight camping is allowed with registration via the county extension office.
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Trempealeau County
Whitehall
Lloyd Anderson
Anderson
Trempealeau County Health Care Center
E Joe Pietrek Jr
Memorial County Park
Arcadia
Trempealeau
Trempealeau County Parks Committee
Trempealeau County farmers seek emergency funds
Trempealeau County farmers hit by February and March thaw damage can apply for Emergency Conservation Program funds until May 13. First 200 dollars of repair costs paid by the farmer. remaining 80 percent cost sharing possible. Applications due at the county ASCS Office in the courthouse annex.
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Trempealeau County
ASCS
Andy Bourget
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