Category: News & Updates
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AgrAbility of Wisconsin to host Neighbor-to-Neighbor networking event in Fall Creek Sep. 5
Join AgrAbility of Wisconsin for a Neighbor-to-Neighbor event on Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 9:00am – 11:00am at Larry Wathke’s dairy operation at S9870 Co Hwy KK, Fall Creek, WI…
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USDA Announces August 14 Application Deadline for Emergency Relief Program Assistance for Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is…
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Tornadoes and Flooding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
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USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers to Help Offset On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for 2024 and 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop…
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Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees.
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AgrAbility of Wisconsin Welcomes New AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator
The AgrAbility and Youth Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator is an exciting new position for the UW-Madison Division of Extension, designed to provide outreach and support for programs that promote…
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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 5, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)…
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Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Feb. 28
Payments to Begin Early March MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 27, 2024– Starting Wednesday, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered…
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Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year
Wisconsin Enrollment Currently At 57% of Expected Contracts MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 26, 2024 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss…
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Apply Today–AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator
We’re hiring! The AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator is a collaborative position with AgrAbility of Wisconsin and UW Extension’s Farm Management Program. This new position is designed to…