County fairs test the writer's resolve this season
The writer notes county fairs dominate The Country Today staff schedule from mid July to mid September with weekly fair attendance and multiple appearances. He describes challenges of capturing unique images, reporting on grand champion cattle, and varying fair pages year to year while covering Portage County 4-H Ambassador selections and interviews. The four ambassadors will be announced at a Amherst banquet with hope for the five nonselected youths to try again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Today
Amherst
Alabama farmers aid Wisconsin haylift across state line
Alabama governors and farmers delivered five semi loads of hay and promised more to northern Wisconsin as Wisconsin shippers had aided Alabama during drought last year. Pat Poole and Bill Adams noted extensive cross state generosity, with donations from Morgan to Escambia counties and checks supporting Wisconsin farmers.
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Wisconsin
Alabama
Luck
South
Pat Poole
Evergreen
Ala
Bill Adams
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture
Morgan County
Escambia County
Mobile
Wisconsin Dairy Referendum Highlights Low Voter Turnout
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Order referendum shows only 34 percent of dairy producers voted to continue the order, with 48 percent overall participating and most votes cast by individuals rather than blocs. Critics say low turnout could push decisions to state and federal agencies.
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Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Order
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
National Milk Promotion and Research Board
In My Opinion Subsidies Root of Farm Surpluses
Frank Meinen argues subsidies create surpluses and drag taxpayers into costly cycles. He cites milk subsidies in Wisconsin, REA subsidies, and farm equipment dealers' declines, urging restraint and ethical governance to avoid national ruin. He recalls 1940s electrification, questions rate fairness, and warns against political favors at public expense. He predicts agribusiness could recover without subsidies.
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Steve Healy
Healy
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Tommy Thompson
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Tom Lawin
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Pierce-Pepin Electric Cooperative
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Northern States Power Company
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