Fisher elected to lead Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Fred Fisher, longtime dairy farmer and former semi pro football player, was elected head of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in Rice Lake two weeks ago. He manages Flowerdale Farm with about 200 cows and 450 total head, plus 250 rented acres, and serves as WMMB vice president and research committee chair. He champions Wisconsin branding, advertising impact, and potential state policy changes to directing more funds to the board. The referendum on the milk marketing order concluded Saturday with Fisher awaiting results.
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Hay relief effort sustains drought farms in northwest
Farmers in the northwest seek hay donations as long drought persists. Relief coordinators warn against perceiving a drought end while forage stands remain damaged. Nearly 7.5 million bales required to overwinter cattle across multiple counties with trucks from Monroe and Iowa counties aiding Burnett and Barron counties.
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Thompson farm hosts Brown Swiss breeders at Liberty Pole picnic
Thompson family of Carter Thompson farm near Vernon County hosts Wisconsin Brown Swiss breeders for the State Picnic. Since 1936 they have bred prize cattle with sales abroad and show wins. The 204 acre farm supports 37 milking cows from a total herd of 80. visitors judged three classes before a roast pig meal. Carter, Ramona and five children are active in 4-H and FFA with national and international show ties.
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