One-stop ag center proposed in Eau Claire County
A multiagency group recommends a co located ag services center in Eau Claire County to consolidate ASCS SCS FmHA UW Extension DNR forestry LCC and other farm offices. The plan aims to reduce travel and improve access for farmers while boosting visibility of related offices and Wisconsin Fund projects. A sub committee will study feasibility and make recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire County
ASCS
SCS
Fmha
Uw-Extension
DNR Forestry
LCC
Greg Hines
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Irv Possin
Wisconsin Fund
Eau Claire River
Taylor County hires first full time tourism promoter
Taylor County formed a tourism council and hired a full time coordinator to market and develop county tourism. William Clare noted the county's proximity to Eau Claire Wausau and Marshfield with many lakes forests and outdoor opportunities. The plan includes inventorying attractions building a marketing plan and creating targeted advertising while coordinating with other agencies to ease farmers government business.
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Taylor County
William Clare
Taylor County Tourism Council
Medford
Roger Emmerich
Clare
Barron County moves closer to refuse to energy plant
Barron County's planned refuse to energy plant takes two major steps after the County Board approved a 15 year steam purchase contract with Twin Town Cheese Factory and set terms for area communities to commit garbage. The deal promises annual revenue of at least 280000 and could rise to 390000, with excess steam powering electricity sales.
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Barron County
Twin Town Cheese Factory
Almena
Anderson
Twin Town
Mit
John Ludy
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Ron Wampler
Hines
eWith Ag
Mr. Hines
Eau Claire, Wausau
Mr. Clare
Uw-Eau Claire
Laura Sternweis
Farmers
Cash
Dairy Designs OF Wi., Inc
Ocoee
Mt. Horeb
Cbutler
Tri-County Equipment CO
Withee
Barron
Glen Anderson
DNR
Arcadia Tempski Farm Supply, Inc
Augusta Lampert
E. Railroad
Baldwin Eugene Wissink
Cigan’s
Wissota Badger Sales, Inc
County
Durand Jack Romoro Sales & Service Rt
Berg Has
Berg
Ellsworth
Th Farm Service Corp
Galesville
George J. Matszko
Gilman
Melrose
Melrose Hardware & Lumber
Menomonie G.P. Labs Concrete
Hillview Dr. Dennis
Gary
Office
Mondovi
Buffalo Valley
Bld
S. Eau Claire St
Osseo Midwest Farm Supply
Prairie Farm
John Nelson
Thorp Henke
Bill Henke
Withee Lew
IHC
Richartz Implement Co
Menomonie
Rei Laadile Iersa
Ralph's Electric
Baldwin
Bloomer Dairy Equipment
Bloomer, WI