Wisconsin farmers urge property tax relief at GOP hearing
Northeastern Wisconsin farmers pressed for property tax reform and curbs on deer growth at a Republican public hearing tied to the Wisconsin family farm agenda. Speakers cited rising taxes, declining land values, and burdens on education funding while backing mediation reforms and measures to control deer damage.
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Partisan clash at Wisconsin farm hearing main issue
At a public hearing in Chilton the Republican Legislative Agriculture Committee faced Democratic objections. Democrats faulted the session as partisan and not officially sanctioned, while GOP chair James Harsdorf defended it as a bipartisan farm agenda. Testifiers urged cooperation despite political tensions.
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Denmark FFA shooting for the top in Washington
Wisconsin's Denmark FFA chapter seeks national BOAC honor in Washington on Sept 14 with senior Jeff Saharsky as envoy. The group has won state BOAC titles and the alumni association. local support from businesses and staff backs Jeff's bid. The 30 member BOAC committee has led community volunteer work and an outdoor classroom project at Denmark.
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Neher named administrator at Wisconsin DATCP
Nicholas J. Neher of Madison has been named director of the groundwater and pesticide control section at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. He replaces Orlo Ehart who becomes DATCP executive assistant. Neher previously managed state feed fertilizer and lime programs and coordinated the department's toxic response team while serving on the Fertilizer Research Council. In related notes, Jeff Sahorsky, active in FFA work release, balances farm duties with school. He milks cows on weekends, aims for UW Madison in agribusiness, and plans to farm with his family after graduation as they own 220 acres. A panel in Washington will trim 50 state winners to 10 for final prize consideration.
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