Dairy farmer Fischer to join Chicago Fed advisory board
Fisher, a Manitowoc County dairy farmer and NFC member since 1967, will join an 12 farmer advisory council formed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He plans to press for dairy program details, farm credit relief, and parity based policy while outlining concerns about loan extensions and market prices.
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Wisconsin mink farmer explores China trade potential
Mary Cooper, a Wisconsin mink rancher, learned about Chinese markets during a governor's trade mission. She notes China's hunger for imports, the need for dairy and hog products, and potential for live-animal sales, while describing China's modernization, social rules, and openness to Wisconsin goods as a long term export prospect.
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Cooper's mink ranch shows farming stresses and success
Mary and Paul Cooper run Poor Paul’s Place, a 25 year old mink ranch noted for disease free status and show wins. They face feed costs, byproduct use, and market volatility while emphasizing humane care, hand grading, and computer analysis to harvest 6,000 to 8,000 mink yearly on 250 acres.
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