FARM reps confront Murphy on deer damage remarks
An open letter to Francis Murphy questions his June article on Wisconsin wildlife damage, citing a $36 million loss last year, road fatalities, and DNR action. Farmers urge cooperation, note 125 hunters on a 340 acre farm, and invite Murphy to observe the destruction firsthand.
Farmers argue against deer crop damage policy in Wisconsin
Douglas and Gale Shefelbine of Orchard and Farmers for Acceptable Resource Management respond to accusations about loud mouthed farmers and deer damage. They describe rising deer numbers near their 266 acre farm, with 12 deer killed this season and no reduction in herd size, urging understanding from policymakers and hunters.
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Dairy Dish contest seeks dairy based recipes June event
The June Dairy Dish contest for Farm Bureau Women Rural Insurance and Farmco will be June 25 at Johnson Creek elementary multi purpose room from 6 30 to 9 p m Entries must include at least two dairy products and two copies of each recipe with age group and category noted Age divisions are beginning cooks 8 to 12 junior 13 17 and adult 17 and above Four categories hot or cold main dish salads desserts including cookies and breads Entrants may enter multiple categories and must have entries in place by 6 30 p m for judging
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Reader questions Murphy flip on hunting land access
A local letter to the editor criticizes Francis Murphy for an alleged about-face on trespass and landowner rights. The writer cites 1981 statements promising tougher trespass laws and incentives for hunting access, warns that open lands may be closed, and argues public access harms landowners while noting Necedah Refuge visitors compare hunting there favorably.
Block voting infringes on rights in Wisconsin letter
David J. Prince of Bloomer argues against block voting and farm advertising costs. He claims subsidies and government agencies harm democracy, calling for farmers to pass all costs including advertising and for farmers to have a democratic voice before changes. He warns the family farm could be lost without proper farmer voting rights.
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