A Wisconsin family knows first-hand how important farm safety is. Wisconsin’s FFA typically works to educate people about the dangers on the farm like grain entrapments, power takeoff shafts, and rollover risks, but State Vice President Sam Mell from Waunakee is passionate about farm safety for another reason. “Having a sister who was in a…… read more
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State Fair livestock shows requires careful coordination
Many show animals are found at the Wisconsin State Fair during its eleven-day run, and a team works to keep every show flowing smoothly. Aerica Bjurstrom is co-superintendent of the livestock shows at the coliseum. She tells Brownfield there are many experienced people that help keep cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals moving in and…… read more
Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins
Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days begins today, giving farmers a chance to see equipment and practices that might help their operations. Janet Keller is the new General Manager for Farm Technology Days. She tells Brownfield, “We’ll have a lot of the tried and true things that people would expect when they come to the premier outside…… read more