Green Ticket plan could reward farmers for soil conservation
Wisconsin farmers and eight Midwest states explore a Green Ticket concept offering financial incentives for cooperating with local soil and water conservation districts to halt erosion. Proposals include tax credits, low interest loans, property tax rebates, and scholarships, with a sign identifying Green Ticket farms and potential penalties for noncompliance.
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Midwest
Soil Conservation Society of America
County Soil and Water Conservation District
Soil and Water Conservation District
Seven farm deaths in west central Wisconsin shaded by safety week
Farm Safety Week underscores a deadly summer in west central Wisconsin with seven deaths so far this season. Ages ranged from 10 to 72 from Trempealeau, Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Buffalo, and Barron counties, mostly involving tractor incidents.
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Wisconsin
Trempealeau County
Eau Claire County
Chippewa County
Buffalo County
Dunn County
Barron County
David Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Eau Claire
Cheese Days Contest Test of Grit in Colby
An unidentified contestant put in his best effort during a cheese-eating contest held Saturday as part of the Colby Cheese Days celebration showcasing local food fest energy.
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Colby
Wet break cools west central Wisconsin by weekend
National Weather Service forecasters predict a cooler spell for west central Wisconsin through Saturday with high temperatures in the mid 70s to near 80 and nightly lows in the low to mid 50s. Variable clouds cover the period with a chance of light showers Thursday and Friday.
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West
Wisconsin
Twin Cities
National Weather Service
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Neil Sampson
National Association of Conservation Districts
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Gordon Greenier
River Country
Rc&d
Francis Coulson
Plum City
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