During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up at their county FSA office.
"Wisconsin’s farmers and ranchers play an important role in improving our environment, and for nearly 25… Continue reading Posts under ‘Farming’
Sign-up for Conservation Reserve Program under way
A general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program has begun and will continue through Aug. 27, the USDA’s Racine Kenosha Milwaukee Farm Service Agency announced.
During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up at their county FSA office.
"Wisconsin’s farmers and ranchers play an important role in improving our environment, and for nearly 25… Continue reading
During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up at their county FSA office.
"Wisconsin’s farmers and ranchers play an important role in improving our environment, and for nearly 25… Continue reading Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast coverage
If it's the Saturday before Father's Day then it's Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast day.
This year's event was held at Crane Dairy in Brighton on Saturday. Typical attendance is over 2,000 for the annual event. Those attending were able to enjoy a great breakfast and get a glimpse of a working dairy farm. Here are some more photos from the event, courtesy of Dave Pauley… Continue readingBarn dance to support Wisconsin Rural Youth Scholarship program
Gather your friends and family and dig out your boots from the back of the closet. It’s time to celebrate rural communities and support students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Bob and Sue Crane are hosting a barn dance on Saturday, June 19, from 5 to 11 p.m. at their family farm in… Continue reading UW Extension offering youth tractor safety course
UW Extension is offering a Youth Tractor Safety Course.
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 safety course will be held at Burlington High School. Classes will be… Continue reading
St. John’s Farmer’s market gearing up
The St. John the Evangelist Farmer's Market in Twin Lakes is gearing up for its season.
The market will take place every Saturday from 8 to 11:30 a.m., May 8 through Oct. 23 at the church, 701 North Lake Ave., Twin Lakes.
The market will focus on locally grown and produced agricultural and food products such as flowers, meat, produce, baked goods and honey. In addition, locally produced non-agricultural products will also be offered.
Right now, the… Continue reading
Linda Feldkamp retires after 42.5 years with Farm Service Agency
Linda Feldkamp retired today after a long career helping Kenosha County farmers at the USDA Farm Service Agency office in Union Grove.
How long? 42.5 years.
"We can read handbooks and procedures until we're blue in the face, but the knowledge she's taking with her is irreplaceable," said Kimberly M. Iczkowski, county executive director, Racine Kenosha Milwaukee FSA Office.
We stopped by the office and chatted with Linda on her last day. Here's what she… Continue reading
