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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1987
Page
17
Wisconsin dairy farms are forecast to average 67 to 70 cows by 2000 as multi family operations grow. UW Platteville dean Robert Cropp says the shift will help farmers share machinery and specialize, though many small herds under 35 cows face economic challenges.
Irv Daggett of Snowcrest Christmas Trees in Montello won the grand championship at the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association summer meeting held at Tate's Trees near Sun Prairie. Snowcrest farms 3,000 acres across multiple sites and recently planted 90,000 Fraser Fir seedlings.
Kevin Whalen, 22, formerly of Darlington and 1987 UW Plattville graduate, is hired as vocational agriculture teacher for Black River Falls School District. He led UW Plattville livestock programs, served as FFA president at Darlington High, and has farm experience. Dr. Dean Henderson will judge livestock show carcasses and trophies will be awarded.
Rep James Oberstar coordinated a relief effort as 2000 to 5000 bales of hay arrive at Rock Creek City Center at 2 p m to aid drought stricken farmers in eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Oberstar joined colleagues in urging donations and set toll free hotlines to handle inquiries.
The 24th Pioneer Days festival will be held August 8 and 9 south of Eau Claire on Highway 37. Chippewa Valley Antique Engine and Model Club sponsors events including an antique tractor pull, cross-cut sawing, pedal tractor pull, church service, parade of power, flea market, sawmill and steam threshing displays with entertainment all day. For details call 715 832 6515.
The Jackson County Erosion Control Plan will be explained at a public meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 in the County Board Room of the Courthouse, Black River Falls. Local residents, planners, and officials are invited to hear details about erosion controls and watershed management.
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