Enhancements to Online Dairy Decision Tool Now Available The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment. “This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy Margin Coverage program is a valuable tool dairy producers…

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AgrAbility of Wisconsin was happy to host a Farm Stress focused webinar on September 9, 2020. Lori Zierl, Professor, UW-Madison Division of Extension; Human Development & Relationship Educator, Pierce County presented about the emotional toll of farm stress and strategies you can use to help create resilience to that stress. https://business.facebook.com/agrabilityofwi/videos/240780213945504/

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Melba Brown is the office administrator for staff of the FARM Program. She has worked for Easter Seals Wisconsin in this capacity since 2005. Her duties include directing the calls made to the toll-free number, scheduling appointments, formatting reports and sending informational letters to clients. If you or someone you know is interested in exploring…

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AgrAbility of Wisconsin Webinar: Farm Stress Join us to hear more about the emotional toll of farm stress MADISON, WI–AgrAbility of Wisconsin invites you to join them and their partners Easterseals of Wisconsin and UW Madison Division of Extension for a webinar that will take place Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 12:00 PM – 1:00…

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Jeff Kratochwill is the Lead Rural Rehabilitation Specialist on the Easter Seals Wisconsin FARM Team.   He has worked for Easter Seals for over 13 years after working for other disability organizations.  Jeff was born and raised on a dairy farm in Southwest Wisconsin where he still helps his parents today.  His educational background is in…

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to take part in the 2020 county committee election nomination process. FSA’s county committees are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA and allow grassroots input and local administration of federal farm programs. Committees are…

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Ami Cooper is a Rural Rehabilitation Specialist on the Easter Seals Wisconsin (ESW) FARM Team. She has been a Rehab Specialist for five years traveling the state of Wisconsin, mostly staying in the southern half of the state, to farms working with farmers with disabilities and their families by providing services that help them continue…

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We were able to host a great webinar with some basic information about AgrAbility of Wisconsin and Assistive Technology. Tom Brandt, Chief of farm loan programs with the Wisconsin Farm Service Agency spoke about the many loan programs available through FSA. Watch the recording of the webinar on our Facebook page or view the presentation…

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USDA will soon begin taking applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. As part of applying for the program, you’ll need to contact the Farm Service Agency county office at your local USDA Service Center to schedule an appointment. Find your office at farmers.gov/cfap. Your local FSA staff will work with you to apply for…

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America’s next generation of farmers and ranchers are supported through FSA’s “Beginning Farmer” direct and guaranteed loan programs. Farm Ownership loans can provide access to land and capital. Operating loans can assist beginning farmers in become prosperous and competitive by helping to pay normal operating or family living expenses; open doors to new markets and…

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