Loss of funding looms for beginning farmers aid program
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council faces potential closure of the Building Rural Agriculture farm program by Sept. 30, 1982 after losing federal funding. Only 17 farmers remain in four counties Buffalo Trempealeau Eau Claire Jackson, with former staff and volunteers continuing limited support amid budget cuts.
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Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
Buffalo
Eau Claire
Jackson
Trempealeau Counties
Federal Community Services Administration
Building Rural Agriculture Farm Program
Aaron Reuter
Rt. 1
Buffalo City
B.R.A
Dairyland
Uw-Extension
Reuter
Cochrane
Trempealeau
Dave Bauer
Gilmanton
Mr. Reuter
Beginning dairy farmers adapt to tough economy in Wisconsin
Mrs. Glodowski and her husband run 27 Holstein cows on 110 tilable acres renting from Andy’s father. They installed a pipeline milking system and improved the dairy barn, while balancing field work and budgeting. DHIA, soil tests, and a ration program boosted production, though calf prices have plummeted.
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Mrs. Glodowski
Winona, Minn
Mr. Glodowski
Glodowskis
Andy
Glodowski
Dobey
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Jackson County
Western Dairyland
Bill Wiese
Ed Ausderau
Trempealeau County Agricultural
Archie Brovold
Buffalo County Ag
Bonnie Glodowski
Fountain City
Dave
Bonnie and
Andy Glodowski
Stephanie
UW Madison
Western Dairyland Board
B.R.A. Advisory Committee
Bauer
DHIA
Dover
Buffalo County
Mr. Bauer
UW Marshfield Experiment Farm
Tri-State
Aaron