AgrAbility News
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Summit Location MOVED!
NEW Location: Cranberry Country Lodge, Tomah, Wis. Join AgrAbility of Wisconsin for its 2023 Summit event, to be held on Thursday, April 6, at the Cranberry Country Lodge, in Tomah, Wis. This year’s event has a focus on Veteran farmers and farmer wellness and will run from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. All are welcome…
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Ag Risk Coverage & Price Loss Coverage Program Enrollment Due March 15
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections, Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).…
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AT Item of the Month: YakTrax Shoe Grips
February 2023 In Wisconsin, winter weather means ice and snow. Add grip and stability to your boots with these simple, inexpensive shoe grippers! Yaktraxs are a great option – fast and easy and affordable. There are other options out there. How do you stay safe in when the cold weather acts up? More information about…
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2023 Summit Date Announced
Mark your calendar for April 6 Please join AgrAbility of Wisconsin for its 2023 Summit event. This educational and networking event will be held on Thursday, April 6, in Tomah, Wis., at the Cranberry Country Lodge. The day will start with a farmer-veteran networking breakfast. Presentations during the day will include sessions on farm business…
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USDA Deadline Today – Assistance for On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for Specialty Crop Growers
Deadline for Calendar Year 2022 Applications is Jan. 31, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers of available assistance to help cover certain costs of complying with regulatory and market-driven food safety certification requirements. Applications for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs are due…
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Deadline Reminders: January 31
Several Program Applications Due Jan 31, 2023, including…. To see a full list of National Program Deadlines, visit www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/program-deadlines. Check with your local USDA Service Center to learn about all available programs, and programs that have local or state level deadlines.
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AT Item of the Month: Calf Cart
January 2023 Moving calves is hard on your back. Make it easier with a Calf Cart. Pictured below, the “Caf-Cart” – registered trademark to Raytec LLC – is a manually pushed, two-wheeled cart with high sidewalls for moving calves around the farmstead. These handy little helpers cost around $700. For more assistive technology solutions, visit…
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FARM ON! January 14 Open House, 10am-12pm
Join us for a first annual farm resources open house at Carl F. Statz & Sons on Highway 19 in Waunakee, Wis. Pam Jahnke, Fabulous Farm Babe and Farm Director of the Midwest Farm Report Network, will kick off the event with a welcome. We’ll give some tips for farmers and farm families regarding stress,…
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2023 Dairy Margin Coverage Deadline Extended
Jan. 31, 2023, Last Day to Enroll Producers Encouraged to Enroll As Soon As Possible MADISON, Dec. 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2023 to Jan. 31, 2023. DMC is…
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Crop & Revenue Loss Assistance for Agricultural Producers
New Programs Will Provide Additional Pandemic and Natural Disaster Assistance for 2020 and 2021 MADISON, Nov. 16, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the…
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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.