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2023 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast is June 17

The 2023 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast will take place June 17 from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Daniels Dairy Farm II, 1077 248th Ave., Brighton (Kansasville address). Tickets are $10, with children 6 and under free. General and handicap parking will be on site. There also will be off site parking with school bus shuttles […]

2021 Grilled Cheese on Dairy Lane coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Weis-Way Dairy in Paris hosted Grilled Cheese on Dairy Lane Saturday morning, a twist on the traditional June Dairy Breakfast. Visitors this year were able to drive through Dan and Marie Weis’s dairy farm and see the farm’s buildings, displays of farm equipment, signs with dairy info and trivia, get a bag of goodies, drive […]

UW-Extension to host farm succession and estate planning workshop on Jan. 21

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension will host a workshop at the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W Walworth St., Elkhorn, providing information and resources on farm succession and estate planning. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, and will run from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Participants will have an […]

2019 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Kenosha County’s dairy farm community was on display at the annual Dairy Breakfast Saturday. This year’s annual event was held at the Mighty Grand Dairy in Brighton. Those attending the event were able to eat a hearty breakfast that included an ice cream sundae, look over farm equipment and get a close up look at […]

UW-Extension offer planning and preparing for farmers program on March 20

UW-Extension is offering a program on March 20 in Burlington for local farmers planning and preparing for the future of their farm business in the context of current challenging economic conditions.  The world of agriculture is always shifting, and developing a plan will help farmers navigate the future and regain a sense of control of […]

2018 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast coverage (PHOTOS)

People were able to experience a bit of the life on a dairy farm Saturday at the 2018 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast. The breakfast is an annual event of Kenosha County Dairy Promotion in conjunction with June Dairy Month. This year’s host farm was Spoerlein Never Rest Farms on Highway NN in Brighton. Some overnight […]

Community turns out for Herda Farm fire benefit

Western Kenosha County an estimated 700-plus people turned out Friday evening to support a local farm family that suffered major loses to their property in a May 1 fire. The Herda Farm in Wheatland lost its cow barn and suffered other damage to structures in the fires. No people were hurt and all the farm’s […]

Registration open for UW-Extension agricultural chemical waste collection

With support from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Kenosha and Racine, UW-Extension is offering a Clean Sweep collection for agricultural chemical waste from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at Old Settlers Park (Racine County Fairgrounds) in Union Grove. Any Kenosha or Racine County farmer, farmland owner, nursery, orchard, or greenhouse operator may bring […]

Workshop to help agricultural businesses with potential grants

Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business?  UW-Extension in partnership with the USDA, Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Michael Fields Agricultural Institute will host a one-day Agricultural Grants Workshop at to help farmers learn about potential grants, as well as cost-share programs and other financing options. The workshop […]

Coverage of Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast 2016

People were able to get a little taste of the atmosphere of a dairy farm at the 2016 Kenosha County Dairy breakfast Saturday morning. The annual event was hosted this year by Crane Dairy in Brighton. Since Highway JB bisects the Crane farmstead traffic was blocked on the highway form both directs, allowing those attending the […]

USDA-FSA administrator tours Mighty Grand Dairy in Brighton

A Brighton farm was included in a three-location tour of Racine and Kenosha County farms made Monday by the administrator of the US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency administrator. Val Dolcini, FSA administrator, toured Mighty Grand Dairy in Brighton and talked with co-owners Myron Daniels, Dave Daniels and Gene Weis. Earlier he visited two Racine […]

UW-Extension offering youth tractor safety course

UW-Extension in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties are collaborating to provide a 24-hour tractor safety course for youth ages 12-16. This program meets the requirements of Wisconsin Act 455, which requires youth under the age of 16 to hold a certificate of training in order to operate a tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on […]

UW-Extension to host farm transition and succession planning workshop March 8

A farm transition and succession planning workshop is planned for Tuesday, March 8 at the Walworth County UW-Extension office in Elkhorn. The workshop will be held in the Government Center on 100 W Walworth St. and will begin at 9 a.m. This program will help farm families utilize the available tools to ensure that their farm […]

Financial management skills workshop for farm women offered by UW-Extension

A three-day workshop series is being held for farm women who are interested in improving their farm financial management skills, part of the fabric of farm life and the farm business. This series will be interactive between speakers and participants, with in-class exercises to assist in learning about farm financial management and opportunities to network […]

UW-Extension providing youth tractor safety course Aug. 3-5

UW-Extension in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties are collaborating to provide a 24-hour tractor safety course for youth ages 12-16. This program meets the requirements of Wisconsin Act 455, which requires youth under the age of 16 to hold a certificate of training in order to operate a tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on a public […]

State vet issues orders for poultry in fairs this year

Avian influenza will have an effect on county fair this year in Wisconsin. The state veterinarian has issued two orders restricting participation in poultry events, exhibitions and fairs in Wisconsin. From a media release from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: The first is a ban on poultry moving to, or participation […]

UW-Extension providing youth tractor safety course

UW-Extension in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties are collaborating to provide a 24-hour tractor safety course for youth ages 12-16. This course is required by Wisconsin law for any youth between the ages of 12 and 16 that drive farm machinery on public roads. The tractor safety course will be held at Burlington High School. Classes […]

USDA accepting Conservation Stewardship Program applications

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting new applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Farm and forest landowners may apply by Feb. 27 for possible 2015 funding. CSP encourages agricultural producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations. Applications can be made at any time at all […]

Wisconsin state vet continues ban on spring fair pig weigh-ins

Spring swine weigh-ins in preparation for county fairs are again going to be banned this year due to concerns over spreading a deadly, communicable virus among pigs, Dr. Paul McGraw, state veterinarian at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced this week. Here’s the full statement from DATCP: ShareTweet0 Shares

Meeting to address laws on farm machinery on Wisconsin roads

Local town and village officials are invited to attend an educational meeting to discuss recently enacted Wisconsin legislation that updates state laws regarding farm machinery operating on Wisconsin roadways. The University of Wisconsin-Extension and Farm Bureau in Kenosha and Racine Counties are hosting this meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Kenosha County […]

Weis-Way Dairy Farm to host 2014 Dairy Breakfast

When you go to the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast, there are certain things you expect to see. Farm equipment. Barns. Volunteers toiling away at giant frying pans of cheesy scrambled eggs and ham.  And of course cows. But at this year’s dairy breakfast on June 14 from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Weis-Way Farm […]

Conservation stewardship program offers payments for farm and forest lands

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting new applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Farm and forest landowners and producers may apply by Jan. 17 for possible 2014 funding. CSP encourages agricultural producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their Applications can be made at any time at […]

Rural Landowner Conference is Nov. 2 in Bristol

The 7th Annual Southeast Wisconsin Rural Landowner Conference scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2. will offer opportunities for rural landowners and small farmers as well as individuals who are considering a farm enterprise. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of educational topics from three tracts: small farm, conservation and entrepreneurship. The small farm […]

Soggy, but tasty Dairy Breakfast

  The brave souls who meandered through muddy fields to attend the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast at Uhlenhake’s Land Locked Acres were not disappointed. A steady downpour dampened the number of attendees, but not the spirit of those who enjoyed a fresh breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, muffins, bread and butter, yogurt, milk and […]

Tractor safety education for youth available

Racine, Kenosha and Walworth Counties will be collaborating to provide tractor safety education for youth ages 12-16. The course will be a total of 24 hours in length. This course is required by Wisconsin for any youth between the ages of 12 and 16 that will be driving farm machinery on public roads. The tractor […]

Dairy breakfast is this weekend at Uhlenhake’s Land-Locked Acres

The annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast will take place June 15 at Uhlenhake’s Land-Locked Acres 1801 216th Ave. This is your chance to get a close-up look at a  local dairy operation. You can enjoy a breakfast of scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, fresh bread and butter, yogurt, muffin, milk, juice, and ice […]

Paris School students visit local farms

The Farm has been the theme for this year’s school annual literacy unit at Paris School. Today, students had a chance to see the real thing in action at four local farm operations. Students, split into groups by grade level, visited at The Rossi Farm in Bristol, Weis-Way Dairy Farm in Paris, Holloway Heritage Farm […]

4-H Council and Providence Catholic School chosen by local farm for grants

The Kenosha County 4-H Council and Providence Catholic School each received a $2,500 grant this week from a Brighton dairy farm through an agricultural product company’s program. Mighty Grand Dairy of Brighton was awarded the grant by Growmark/CONSERV FS to be distributed to two worthy organizations of their choice. Dave  Daniels of Mighty Grand Dairy said the […]

Quickbooks for farmers workshop offered

Are you interested in learning how to use Quickbooks computer software for your farm financial recordkeeping? Or build upon what you already do know? A beginning hands-on workshop using Quickbooks will be offered at the Walworth County Government Center in Elkhorn on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to […]

Farmers can get into 2013 Farm Fresh Atlas

If you are a farmer or local business that wants to attract more customers in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area, then the 2013 Farm Fresh Atlas of Southeastern Wisconsin is for you! The Atlas features local farmers and farmers’ markets. “We are developing this Atlas to meet consumers’ renewed interest in choosing where their food comes […]

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