Back to the farm movement pilots monthly on-farm visits
Polk County dairy and Livestock Extension agent John Conway, 25, from Michigan State University, is testing a plan to visit two farms each month. He spends mornings on chores then moves to a second farm, after which the day ends. He believes on-farm visits are essential to truly understand farm operations and to gain practical insight for advising farmers.
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John Conway
Polk County
Michigan State University
Willis Erickson
Mr. Erickson
Mr. Conway
Eau Claire
Jim Everts
Madison
Conway
University Extension
Marvin Pass
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Balsam Lake
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Hired hand on farm visits prompts debate over extension role
County extension agent John Conway expands a on farm a month plan to reach more farmers. He argues for direct farm visits as a supplement to group meetings while noting USDA officials question the need for county agents in the modern information era.
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Mr. Conway
Conway
Bob Bergland
Top dairy judges picked at meeting in Chippewa County
About 135 people attended the Chippewa County Holstein Breeders twilight meeting July 16 at the Wayne and Flo Danielson farm. A dairy judging contest crowned senior winners Don Jensen Colfax Richard Peterson Bloomer and Ralph Schmitt Sr. Junior winners included Pam Peterson Jolene Peck Tami Thompson Pat Peterson and Jenny Groseth Cadett. Ed Ranney of Boyceville presided and outlined Holstein Friesian Association of Wisconsin board decisions and women’s roles.
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Chippewa County Holstein Breeders Twilight Meeting
Wayne and
Flo Danielson
Don Jensen
Colfax
Richard Peterson
Bloomer
Ralph Schmitt Sr
Pam Peterson
Jolene Peck
Chippewa Falls
Tami Thompson
Cornell
Pat Peterson
Jenny Groseth
Cadett
Ed Ranney
Boyceville
The
Holstein Friesian Association of Wisconsin
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