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Office of Sustainability interns Aiden Culver, Audrey Davies, and Giann Abang are excited to bring you an episode in which they learn about the growing interest in agrivoltaics at UW–Madison. Aiden and Giann leave the podcast studio to visit the new solar installation site at the UW–Madison Kegonsa Research Campus. After that, Aiden and Audrey have conversations with two local experts: Will Fulwider, a UW Extension employee, and Victoria Salerno, a graduate student and Office of Sustainability employee.

Some wet weather is moving through the state this weekend. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says some of these may be severe. Farm Director Pam Jahnke has a conversation with Brian Luck, a biological systems engineer with UW-Madison Extension, about some updates on the changes to the custom operator survey. Luck says the research will now be fully done by UW- Extension.This morning also involves some education, this being to learn about some new technology that helps speed up the process of putting new structures on your farm, Ben Jarboe talks with Austin Tyler, a drafter and surveyor with the Sharine group, to learn about the use of 3-D scanners for surveying. With the Midwest Horse Fair concluding this last weekend it is a good time to think about the best ways to keep your horses healthy this spring, Stephanie Hoff has the details on the vaccines to consider for your horses with DATCP vet Dr. Heather Roney. Pam Jahnke has a chat with Jonathon Gibbs, from the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, about some farm shows and new research coming out to help the Wisconsin soybean industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio from UW-Extension's Ag Water Quality Team. Full webinar here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio from UW-Extension's Ag Water Quality Team. Full webinar here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio from UW-Extension's Ag Water Quality Team. Full webinar here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio from UW-Extension's Ag Water Quality Team. Full webinar here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With weather starting to warm up farmers are thinking about the upcoming planting season. One of the top questions ahead of planting is whether a field should be tilled or cultivated or not. Francisco Arriaga a soil science specialist with UW-Extension says that whenever possible do not till. Choosing not to till allows nutrients to stay within the soil to better this year's crop while also decreasing erosion. He does say that if there are wet spots in a field that tilling in those spots can help dry the soil for planting and can be beneficial if the rest of the field is ready to be planted. Tilling can also be helpful if there is a large problem with weeds within the field. Arriaga also gives insight into the best practices for a field if planting season gets pushed late due to wet weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio from UW-Extension's Ag Water Quality Team. Full webinar here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Katie Jaegly from UW Extension joins the podcast to share some of her experiences and what she does and also her involvement with Substance Free Futures.

Entries are flowing in for the 2025 US Championship Cheese Contest, coming up in March in Green Bay. Ben Jarboe finds out about new categories and flavors for this year's events from Kirstin Strohmenger from the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association.Mild but windy - that's the forecast from Stu Muck.Grotegut Dairy in Netwon, WI, has been named 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by the International Dairy Foods Association. The 3,500 cow dairy engages with a lot of technology to keep cows healthy and happy, and harness the data the farm generates to open new markets like carbon credits.Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group tells Pam Jahnke that their catalog deadline is quickly approaching. March looks like another big month for sales according to Huhn. Paid for by Steffes Group.River Trail School of Agricultural Sciences within the Milwaukee Public School District teaches agriculture everyday, not just a one-and-done field trip. Josh Gonzalez is a 2nd grade teacher there and he explains what benefits students and their families gain from classes. Specifically - food.It's not a new story. UW-Extension in Wisconsin is struggling. A revised model that removed county based extension services and pivoted toward regional offerings was met with a cold shoulder. Today, UW-Extension faces funding challenges and talent shortages. Stephanie Hoff finds out what the path is for 2025 from UW-Extension Dean and Director, Karl Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin agriculture remains a cornerstone of the state's economy, despite facing challenges in 2024. Dr. Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek, economists with the University of Wisconsin, have released their latest study, The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities as the state moves toward 2025 Hadachek, in his first year with UW Extension, emphasized the significance of food processing. "Of the $116 billion Wisconsin agriculture contributes to the state economy, $107 billion comes from food processing" he noted. "From cheese makers to cranberry processors, much of the value happens off the farm." Food processing has grown substantially, increasing from $82 billion in 2017 to $107 billion today. "Labor productivity is rising, but fewer workers are spending money in local economies," said Deller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in Ukraine creates many hardships for the farmers including worrying about drone strikes. Stephanie Hoff talks to Olga Polozova about how their ability to farm has been impacted by the war. It's a Wyffels Wednesday and Farm Director Pam Jahnke talks to Steve Quade about how their varieties of corn dealt with the wet spring and dry fall. Charitee Seebecker catches up with Marta Kohmann, a UW-Extension forage specialist, to see how alfalfa can be used for more than just feed as a cover crop. Food banks have become more of a necessity since Covid and Ben Jarboe talks with Michelle Orge, the President of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, to explain how they help people in need as well as the local farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Ryan Sterry from UW Extension shares his insights on the evolving intersection of beef and dairy cattle management. As a regional dairy educator, Ryan discusses the growing trend of beef-on-dairy crosses, market dynamics, and the practical challenges dairy producers face. Tune in to explore the future of dairy and beef integration, available on all major platforms."We need to keep learning how to communicate with each other. The dairy and beef industries are intertwined, and collaboration is essential." Meet the guest: Ryan Sterry is a Regional Dairy Educator with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. He has over 18 years of experience in dairy cattle management. With a Master's degree in Dairy Science from UW-Madison and a Bachelor's in Dairy Science from UW-River Falls, Ryan has led numerous educational initiatives, including Beef Cow/Calf seminars and dairy farm financial analysis.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:58) Introduction(05:50) Beef on dairy integration(10:32) Market trends impact(13:27) Survey insights on beef x dairy(16:11) Early-life calf care(20:31) Future of dairy reproduction(28:26) Guiding producers in decision-making(36:13) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Adisseo- Trouw Nutrition- Protekta- dsm-firmenich- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt- ICC- Diamond V- Volac- SmaXtec- AcepsisAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?

Dairy farmers are always on the lookout for ways to boost efficiency and sustainability in their operations. One often overlooked strategy may already be growing in their fields—alfalfa. Beyond being a reliable forage, this crop holds incredible potential to improve soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. Marta Kohmann, UW-Extension forage specialist, dives into the science behind how alfalfa not only feeds livestock but also benefits the entire farming system.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hailey unlocks the many educational experiences offered throughout Wisconsin with UW-Extension. UW-Extension works to reach communities throughout all 72 counties of Wisconsin and provides opportunities to learn, lead, and grow. Learn about their mission and outreach programs in the county you call home.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/uw-extension-unlocked-mission-outreach-programs/University of Madison-Wisconsin: https://www.wisc.edu/; Agriculture: https://extension.wisc.edu/agriculture/; Community Development: https://extension.wisc.edu/community-development/; Families & Finances: https://extension.wisc.edu/family/; Health: https://extension.wisc.edu/health/; Natural Resources: https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/; Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center: https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/programs/upham-woods-outdoor-learning-center/; Youth: https://extension.wisc.edu/youth/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksUW-Extension: https://extension.wisc.edu/

As we pass the midpoint of our growing season we take a look at what we need to do to keep our gardens looking good with UW Extension education Bruce […]

The craftsmanship that goes into leather works and equipment like saddles takes a long time to perfect.  Aubrey Schlimgen talks to Jon Rafel, owner and Founder of Emmet Saddlery in Hustisford Wisconsin. Besides Jon, there are 4 other members of his team which played a crucial role in the making and creating of a saddle for Sydni Mell. Mell became paralyzed in a farming accident in 2022 and was unable to ride her horse until the Emmet Saddlery team constructed and crafted one. Now she is able to ride again. Drier weather's on the way for all of Wisconsin which is good news for the state's cranberry growers.  Stephanie Hoff gets an update from UW-Extension cranberry outreach specialist, Alison Jonjac, on how they've been handling the above average rainfall this year.A simple guitar mic is turning into a critical tool for crop scouts, agronomists, farmers and researchers investigating insect infestations.  Charitee Seebecker talks with the developer of the Insect Eavesdropper, a tool designed to transform pest management in agriculture.  Emily Bick and her entomology team are turning eating sounds into environmental control in fields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alicia talked with Allen Pyle a UW-Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist who is located locally out of Green Bay, WI. They discussed key elements when maintaining a healthy garden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joanna spotlights Judy Knudsen of UW-Extension who is celebrating a 43 year career with UW-Extension and retiring this week. We wish Judy the best and thank her for her service in the agricultural community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As summer rolls in, so does the buzz around tractor safety courses—a must for anyone gearing up to handle machinery, whether on the farm or in the yard. For teens eyeing their driver's licenses, these courses offer important information into navigating roads alongside agricultural implements. For Scott Reuss (Royce), Crops & Soils Regional Educator for UW-Extension, leading a Tractor Safety course in Antigo is more than just a summer job—it's a mission to equip participants with the knowledge to stay safe in the fields and on the road. As he puts it, accidents can happen anytime, making it essential for everyone to learn these critical skills and precautions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UW Fruit Team is getting more calls and emails this year than they did last year, and that's because of how much rain we've been getting in comparison to last year's drought. Wisconsin apples, grapes, strawberries, and cherries run into disease issues with moisture and humidity. Plant pathologist Leslie Holland with UW Extension says some apple and cherry growers are experiencing powdery mildew -- causes a white or gray, powdery growth on the leaves, stems, and flowers. Apple scab also loves rain. This spring, powdery mildew and apple scab are occurring in the same year in orchards. This is unusual. Holland says it's likely due to the mild winter because the fungus didn't die off. She reminds commercial growers and gardeners to apply fungicides as soon as possible. If you can knock down the fungus early on, it'll be less of a problem closer to harvest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin farms and rural landowners need to slow down and pay attention to lengthy agreements they're being offered for the land and solar development.  Bill Oemichen, Law Professor for UW-Extension says some of these agreements can be 10-14 pages in length, full of details you'll have to live with.  Stephanie Hoff leads us through some of the top items to look for.Blain's Farm & Fleet just opened a new option for farms to gain access to pharmaceuticals they need.  Animal RX.  Chris Ramos with Blain's Animal RX explains what changed with the FDA that made it possible for Blain's to step in and fill the need.Heili Heinzel from Oconomowoc was once intimidated by farmers.  She didn't meet her first cow until she was 16, but today - she wants to speak up for all of WI agriculture as Alice in Dairyland.  She talks to Pam Jahnke about her journey to this stage of her life, and what she hopes for in the potential new position.Small, unique farming opportunities, farming events, community gathering spots - they all help build vigor for rural communities.  Sometimes those "good ideas" need funding, and Compeer Financial decide to step in as a partner.  Paul Dietman is the director of Emerging Markets for Compeer Financial and tells Pam Jahnke about their portfolio and who they work with.  Paid for by Compeer Financial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin 4-H is asking the state's businesses and agribusinesses to sound off on how 4-H can prepare future employees for their opportunities.  Jill Jorgensen, UW-Extension 4-H Specialist in Green Bay talks with Pam Jahnke about how the survey's constructed and what they hope it accomplishes.  Survey results are being gathered until the end of the month and will be shared once completed. Ashley Hagenow, current Alice in Dairyland, is starting to tally up her miles and her stories.  During the first few days of May, six candidates that want to be the next "Alice" will be going through their final phase of interviews.  Ashley remembers the feeling and shares her memories to date.Graduation is on the horizon for high school students as well as college grads.  The job market is ripe!  That's the word from Dean Mike Orth at UW-River Falls CAFES.  He shares the story with Stephanie Hoff about internships that turn into jobs, and the diversity of opportunities students have to choose from. The latest crop progress report shows 10% of Wisconsin oats planted, 11% of potatoes are in the ground.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke.  The market's monitoring the Iran-Israel situation.  No major issues with current planting pace in the U.S. but analysts are still monitoring what's really going on in Brazil and Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University Extension 4-H programs from throughout the upper Midwest are conducting a survey on Food, Agriculture, & Related Businesses Workforce Needs.  The information they gather in the survey will enhance 4-H initiatives in promoting career pathways in the agriculture, food & forestry career industries with a better understanding of the workforce needs. Pam Jahnke talks to Jill Jorgenson, WI Youth Development 4-H Animal Science and Agriculture Outreach Specialist with UW- Extension says they're looking for at least 300 participants with knowledge of their business to complete the study.  That will make sure that Wisconsin has state level information to work from. She say study results will be available once it is complete.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally time to start seeds inside. We talk with two UW Extension experts about how to get good results from your efforts. We also take a look at pruning landscape trees and shrubs.

Sometimes less is more. We talk with retired UW Extension horticulture specialist Diana Alfuth about what to put in your soil that actually helps your garden. We also talk about the correct way to water in drought conditions.

There is always something to research or something to learn more about in the agriculture industry. And Forages are typically grown for animal feeding – but what other services can they provide?  UW-Extension forage specialist, Marta Kohmann provides an update on the research they're doing, how forages can fit in different production systems, and the advantages of using them to increase production. "The research encompasses a wide array of topics, including grazing experiments, manure and nutrient application techniques, and innovative cropping systems. One of the key focuses is on mixed dairy beef heifer performance on pastures, offering producers additional resources to enhance their farm operations."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Wisconsin farmer, waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) continues to be the most difficult-to-control and concerning weed species in Wisconsin corn-soybean production systems. This summer UW-Extension staff received several calls regarding lack of complete post-emergence waterhemp control with Callisto and/or dicamba in corn and with Enlist One in soybean. As harvest approaches, farmers are being asked by to help test actual waterhemp seeds for keys on why they're resistant. Dr. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension Weed Scientist, is leading the effort with support from the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board and the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association.  There is no cost to producers for their participation, but there are specific guidelines they must follow.Pam Jahnke visits with Werle who says his piers in other states are facing the same challenge. If you would like to participate in collecting waterhemp seeds on your farm, just follow the link. There is no cost associated with the herbicide resistance screenings. The only cost will be your time to collect the seed samples and mail them to: Rodrigo Werle, 1575 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 Please download and print the SEED COLLECTION FORM (PDF file) for information on how to collect the waterhemp seeds and fill out the information necessary for the project for each field. Please submit the form with the seed sample. Samples will only be included in the herbicide resistance screening if the information requested in the SEED COLLECTION FORM is provided. We anticipate the preliminary herbicide resistance screening results will be available in the fall of 2024 (it takes ~6 months to screen samples for herbicide resistance in the greenhouse and we typically start our screenings after March when environmental conditions in our greenhouses are appropriate for waterhemp growth). For questions, please contact Dr. Rodrigo Werle via e-mail: rwerle@wisc.edu.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Halfmen, UW Extension's Beef outreach specialist provides advice for how to care for your pastures in the drought. He says to be extra cautious with your grazing methods to prevent overgrazing. Steffes Auction is full speed ahead as they have 50 auctions yet in August and another 52 set for September. They will have a lot of late model equipment for sale preharvest. Ashley Huhn with Steffes Auction gives Pam Jahnke an update on upcoming sales farmers can take advantage of to prepare for harvest. If you've ever enjoyed a grilled cheese sandwich or a chocolate shake from the Wisconsin Products Pavilion at the State Fair, then you've helped make an impact in dairy education. The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board raises funds during the fair and it all goes back into giving fairgoers an agricultural experience. Ann Schulz the coordinator for the Dairy Promotion Board explains more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families.   Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Laura Froyen about how everyday life gives us moments to shine light on our wounds that still need healing, creating opportunities for repair and growth. Here is what to expect on this week's show: There is no such thing as perfection, only “good enough.” There is a cycle of mistake/repair that creates growth. Acknowledge your triggers, and use them for growth, until they are no longer triggers. What are the different kinds of triggers? Repeating behavioral patterns is a way of your brain creating structure, efficiency, and making sense of things. Rules that you had as a child can become triggers for you as a parent if your children do things that would have been breaking those rules. It creates a sense of something being wrong. Addressing your triggers and healing yourself is about understanding we are all deserving of love and compassion. Awareness is the first step. Building in self-regulation is the second step. Learning mindfulness and breathwork is vastly beneficial in healing.   Connect with Laura: Website https://www.laurafroyen.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen/ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The effects of the current drought are widespread, being felt across the state of Wisconsin. In early June, the UW Extension held a drought seminar to share resources with concerned farmers. Now that the impacts of the drought are more severe, they will be holding another virtual seminar Friday July 28th from 10-11:30. Natasha Paris with the UW Extension shares what she has been hearing from farmers about the drought and details on the seminar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning more about gardening in Wisconsin is only a mouse click away. Our horticulture guests from the UW Extension share information on taking Master Gardener classes and answer your gardening questions.

Learning more about gardening in Wisconsin is only a mouse click away. Our horticulture guests from the UW Extension share information on taking Master Gardener classes and answer your gardening questions.

Gov. Tony Evers speaks to one of the unique qualities of the show – that it's in a new place every year, and why that's significant. Whether it's at the town hall or the state Capitol, the conversation over the need for broadband continues. The recently passed state budget does put more money toward high-speed internet expansion in rural Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers says the state is off to a good start having connected more than 300,000 homes, but the work needs to continue. But broadband isn't the only infrastructure need that rural Wisconsin is paying attention to. With the recent investments in increasing international exports, producers need to be able to transport those goods. Evers speaks to rail and port investments. And bringing it back to Farm Tech Days in Baraboo – it's a show with roots in ag education and UW-Extension. Areas that saw cuts in the state budget. Evers says he wants to see the Legislature use existing money to invest in higher education. The show is at the Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club Grounds through Thursday at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 in cash. $12 if you're paying with card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agrivoltaics is the use of land for both agriculture and solar power. It's not a new concept, but it is something that is on the minds of UW-Extension. UW–Madison is working with Alliant Energy to plan a solar and agrivoltaics project at the UW-Kegonsa Research Campus near Stoughton. Will Fulwider, Regional Crops Educator with UW Extension, says this project would generate enough clean energy to power more than 450 homes. He explains how solar and agriculture are coming together to benefit the industry.  “There's a lot of people around the state that are trying to figure out how we can continue to practice agriculture in solar sites,” says Fulwider. “While the shade it provides can be a benefit for those with grazing operations, it can also be a benefit to some of our cool season grasses.” Fulwider is particularly interested in the possibilities of grazing sheep and finding what forage plants grow best in that environment. He is focused on figuring out how farmers can make a profit and coexist with solar developers.  *Photo credit:  Jenna ShoosmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knee-high by the Fourth of July. That's a phrase we're familiar with in Wisconsin when it comes to measuring the success of the corn crop. But in this drought, "knee-high" might not come by Independence Day. UW-Extension corn agronomist Joe Lauer says the success of the pollination period will determine what your options are as a corn grower. And water is critical for successful pollination. He gives us a crop outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some pretty strong  words from the board chair of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc.  Mel Pittmann, farmer and board chair, visits with Bob Bosold about the future of the show.  He's particularly vocal with his criticism of UW-Extension support in the state. Henry Koerner from the Big Foot FFA had no exposure to agriculture until his agriculture education class.  That began to turn a page for the young man that's ushered him into the spot as Wisconsin's Star in Agriscience who will be competing on the national scene in October.Wisconsin is still hazy and it's not because of heat.  The state is feeling the effects of wildfires in Canada.  Stephanie Hoff talks about the situation with Craig Czarnecki from the DNR's Air Management Program. He says it's going to impact pets and livestock breathing the same as it does humans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week this month. We have two horticulturists from the UW Extension with us to talk about what we can grow to help pollinators thrive in our gardens.

Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week this month. We have two horticulturists from the UW Extension with us to talk about what we can grow to help pollinators thrive in our gardens.

Farmers are good stewards of the land and care about the environment. Climate-smart agriculture and regenerative agriculture practices are used to determine the impact of climate change such as soil carbon sequestration or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Diane Mayerfield, Senior Outreach Specialist at UW-Extension, explains the difference between these and how to achieve a good connection between resources and the allocation of them. “The climate is not something an individual owns,” says Mayerfield. “We have to work together on this to manage a common resource and ensure the rules being made actually have a basis in how the resource works.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations and the exchange of ideas!  This simple preface is helping fuel community projects across southern Wisconsin with the goal of earth stewardship, community, spirituality and economic justice through healthy food and sustainable farming practices. Roger Williams, professor emeritus from UW-Madison and treasurer of The Food, Faith and Farming Network, representing Harvest of Hope, visits with Pam Jahnke about their latest listening sessions in southeast Wisconsin, and what projects they'll be funding in 2023. Williams says the series,"Fostering Rural/Urban Connections in Southeastern Wisconsin", was held over a 3-week period fall of 2022.  It involved farmers, crop managers, community gardeners, UW-Extension, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and USDA representatives, as well as landscapers, a vocational agriculture teacher, conservation planners, food pantry staff, and observers from Tammy Baldwin's office. The objective was to bring together community members to address four issues: rural/urban connections, local foods; food security; and sustainable farming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Lander, WY) – 1330 KOVE AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea sat down recently with Chance Marshall, Fremont County Agriculture Agent and one of the organizers for the University of Wyoming Extension 39th Annual Farm and Ranch Days. Marshall filled us in on what folks can expect of the two day informational event taking place on February 8 and 9. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Marshall below for all the details. Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 8:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Bob Bosold talks to Jill Stall Tyler with Global Cow. The Global Cow program allows participants to do training plans with dairies from different parts of the world to learn about their programs. Farmers from the US go to other countries to learn and farmers come to the US for training plans. Different curricula are used according to the participant's age and ability. Charitee Seebecker visits with Ron Schmaling, auctioneer who's volunteered for the past 35 years assisting the WI Fair Association with their annual convention. There's some new faces involved with the University of Wisconsin Extension service.  Pam Jahnke introduces Chelsea Zegler, UW-Extension Ag & Water Quality Outreach Specialist.  She explains her background and what she's focused on for programming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discovery Farms has been gathering on-farm data for years. Dairy Stream host Mike Austin talks with Amber Radatz, agricultural water quality program manager for UW-Extension, about the past and current on-farm projects, key research findings and future trends. Thank you to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin for sponsorship this episode.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. 

Science tells us that some plants help each other when grown together. We talk with a UW Extension educator about selecting plant combinations and the benefits they can bring to your garden.

Dr. Laura Froyen – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 112 The Balanced Parent Dr. Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Laura Froyen about being a balanced parent. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How early literacy skills are influenced by the home environment and relationships. Why finding a balance can be difficult for moms and dads. How there are 3 components to living a balanced life and what they are. Why it's important to practice self-compassion and not be so hard on ourselves. How you can train your body to respond to triggers how you want.   Connect with Laura: Links Mentioned: https://www.laurafroyen.com/ https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/ Guest Contact Info: Instagram @laurafroyenphd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  whinypaluza.com Book  bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook  facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5 TikTok @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices