Where will we find the next generation of farmers? How can we help more young people become interested in agriculture? We hear those questions frequently, but we don’t often hear answers. In Wisconsin there is an answer to those frequent questions; it’s a pathway that connects students to farming.
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“And then two of them, on that very day, were going to a little town named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem.” – Luke 24:13
Through campus and regional specialists and staff in 100 county Extension offices, Iowa State University-Extension and Outreach carries out the university’s land-grant mission of discovery, learning and engagement. Extension connects Iowans with opportunities to innovate, including youth eng…
HOLMEN, Wis. – Miller Wagyu is home to a herd of beef cattle that supply what’s consider a premium meat. Located near La Crosse, Wisconsin, it’s owned by Steve and Sally Miller. It has a long history of farming in the region. According to their website, they purchased the farm from his fathe…
EAGLE, Wis. – A visit to Old World Wisconsin is a step back into the living history of Wisconsin and a celebration of our immigrant agricultural heritage. This year the almost-600-acre open-air museum owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary …
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
The 2026 National Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy recently concluded after three days of immersive hands-on learning experiences for 281 dairy-focused college students from across North America. Held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this year’s event set a new record for participation in bo…
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has selected 15 members for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The members, all from Wisconsin, will attend monthly virtual sessions from September 2026 to May 2027 during their senior year of high school.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Dad was a farmer through and through, even as a kid. From my experience as a teacher, most farm kids would rather be outside helping on the farm than sitting at a desk in a classroom. Dad was no different. He told me how the neighbor lady came to the house one day and asked his mom if “Tommy…
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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm, 1475 South Wasson Lane, River Falls. Preview rides will begin at 11 a.m. A live auction with both in-person and online bidding will begin at 2 p.m.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection organized an agricultural-career panel for the most recent Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council session. Members met virtually March 19.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
My dad, Tom Pfaff, wrote more than 100 love letters to my mother, Ann VanDunk, from 1960 to 1962. Dad, who grew up in Mindoro in western Wisconsin, was living in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was working at the Wilson Meat Packing Plant as a hog buyer, saving money to buy a farm. Mom, who was ei…
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
Jalyssa Beaudry grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota, beginning her journey in agriculture long before she ever considered graduate school -- and it’s a path she continues to follow today. In May 2025, she earned her master’s degree in agricultural and applied economics from the University o…
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