AgrAbility News
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Client Highlight: Steve Acheson
Local Veteran Finds Peace on Farm Steve Acheson grew up on a dairy farm in Campbellsport, WI and that’s where his passion for agriculture started. At the age of 18 he joined the Army and served four missions. After serving, he got an engineering degree, but he wanted to do more. Steve started an organic…
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Client Highlight: Robert Makovec
Makovec Continues Century-Old Tradition in Style Nestled in the midst of the green hills in Southwestern Wisconsin, “Lazy M Acres,” a 101-year-old farm is run by Robert Makovec of Muscoda, Wis. Makovec’s grandfather bought the original 40 acres many years ago to begin the strong tradition of the Makovec dairy operation. The farm was honored…
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Client Highlight: Harry Jascor
“Harry” Breaking the Communication Barrier Harry Jascor of Withee, Wisconsin is a farmer who wants to improve his dairy herd, increase his milk production, grow better crops and improve his way of life for himself and his family. This is a common desire for many farm families throughout Wisconsin. However, because Harry and his family…
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Client Highlight: Mary Dunn
Farming is not an easy life, but if you love it there is nothing that can make you turn away from that lifestyle. This holds true for Mary Dunn, co-owner of the Dunndale Swiss Farms, in rural Southwestern Wisconsin. The challenges Mary has faced would deter many from continuing to farm, but she faced those…
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AgrAbility, Easter Seals, and Extension Celebrate 25 Years of Success in Wisconsin
The year 2016 marks 25 years of AgrAbility! As part of our celebration, we would like to thank our partner agencies and explain how AgrAbility, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Extension, and Easter Seals and the FARM team work together to keep our Wisconsin farmers on the farm through disabilities, injuries, and accidents. AgrAbility has provided…
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Client Highlight: Rolland Coplien
Rolland is a farmer in Juda who, like many other farmers, worked hard on the farm throughout his life. Rolland accepted all the challenges that came his way. But dairy farming, a job consistently filled with bending, lifting and twisting, can lead to serious problems in the back, which is exactly what Rolland developed. The…
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Client Highlight: Alan Kaltenberg
Farming is a dangerous occupation, accounting for more than half of work-related fatalities world-wide over the last decade. Constant exposure to large animals and heavy equipment is hazardous. Alan Kaltenberg’s story shows how perseverance can make all the difference to overcome the challenges. From an accident as a kid that left him without his left…
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Client Highlight: Jim Zell
Jim Zell. It’s a name that many farmers across Wisconsin know well, especially near the Mosinee area. Jim is a farmer, a son, a brother, an agriculture advocate, and above all a true friend to any one he meets. When you meet Jim there is very little silence. He is full of interesting stories about…
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2016 Summit Announced
Organic Valley to Host AgrAbility Summit, March 23 CASHTON, WI- AgrAbility of Wisconsin and Organic Valley are pleased to announce the 2016 AgrAbility of Wisconsin Summit, set for March 23 at Organic Valley’s new Cashton location. The free, annual event is set to include a farmer panel, succession planning information, a tour of Organic Valley’s…
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Staying Safe during Cold Weather
Wisconsin is known for its unpredictable weather. Temperature can change twenty degrees within a twenty-four hour span. One minute it’s raining and the next it’s snowing. Being prepared for the weather is important at all times, especially during winter. Despite the cold temperatures and blustery winds, farmers still need to accomplish some of their outdoor…
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This material is based upon work supported by the AgrAbility of Wisconsin project award no. 2022-41590-38131 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.