Caution Urged On Diversified Farming In Wisconsin
State and university officials urged caution as they testified on diversifying Wisconsin farms to raise income. At the listening session on specialty crops, experts warned that even small shifts to substitutes like broccoli could flood markets. Andrew Cowan of the USDA Northern Regional Research Center echoed the need for a big picture approach.
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Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Andrew Cowan
USDA
Northern Regional Research Center
Peoria, Ill
Cowan
Peoria Research Lab
University of Wisconsin
Hancock Research Station
Brent McCown
Salesmanship advised for exotic crops by UW expert
A farm expert from Wisconsin Extension in Waupaca County says selling exotic crops like llamas or alfalfa sprouts can be less risky with strong salesmanship. Steve Hemshrot notes practical approaches to marketing and customer outreach to boost profits.
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Steve Hemshrot
University of Wisconsin
Waupaca County
Dennis Dornfeld
Uw-Extension
Waushara County
Hemshrot
Hein reelected to Seventh Farm Credit District board
Philip Hein, a Stratford dairy farmer, wins a three year term on the Seventh Farm Credit District board of directors, reflecting his deep involvement in regional agricultural groups and local cooperatives. Hein farms 500 acres, milks 140 cows with his son Kenneth, and participates in AMPI and other dairy and cooperative organizations. He previously served in leadership roles and on dairy boards, highlighting ongoing commitment to farming credit and producer needs.
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Seventh Farm Credit District Board of Directors
St. Paul Bank For
Mr. Hein
Kenneth
Farm Credit Services
Wisconsin
Hein
Morning Glory Farms
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
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Equity Stratford Livestock Cooperative Board
National Dairy Herd Improvement Association
St. Paul Bank For Cooperatives
Seventh Farm Credit District Board
Production Credit Associations
Federal Land Bank Associations
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