Voted funniest man at his Virginia high school, Alan Gregory had a gift at a young age of making folks laugh.

Gregory is now an agricultural consultant at Wisconsin Public Service and executive chairman of the Utilities Committee for the 2017 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. He’s brought more than a few chuckles to the farmers of the Kewaunee and Two Rivers area.

Since 2001, Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program has been available to all Wisconsin residents interested in being more environmentally friendly, both in their homes and their businesses. The program works with thousands of people to install energy-efficient and renewable-energy projects.

“All residents of our state benefit from energy-efficiency programs,” said Tamara Sondgeroth, director of operations for Focus on Energy. “The information, resources and financial incentives we provide help to implement energy-saving projects that otherwise would not be completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled.”

A switch to sand bedding was the boost in cow comfort and cattle health that helped propel Edgewood Dairy into an almost continuous expansion mode ever since.

The dairy operation in Portage County has benefited from participation in Wisconsin Public Service’s farm rewiring program.

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When Alan Gregory, agricultural consultant for Wisconsin Public Service, met with Rio Creek Feed Mill’s management team to discuss their interest in having natural gas lines, both parties jumped at the chance to connect.

Jerry and Tammy Barta, who own facilities in both Rio Creek and Luxemburg, understand the benefits of using natural gas to dry grain for their customers in eastern Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties. Rio Creek Feed Mill provides grain-drying services in addition to selling grain, feed, seed, crop-protection products and fertilizer.

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Door County dairy producers Rob and Julie Kiehnau have little interest in markedly expanding the 65-cow dairy operation they co-own with younger brother Andy Kaczmarek. But they wanted to free up more time and be able to continue milking cows indefinitely while minimizing wear-and-tear on their bodies.

The solution was a switch to robotic milking. The family utilized Wisconsin Public Service’s Farm Rewiring Program for the project, working with ag consultant Rob Juneau.

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Being safe during digging projects is as easy as “811.”

Before picking up that shovel, call to have buried gas piping located – for free. Skipping this important step can mean explosive consequences.

Jason Baroun recently made a bright decision — to install light-emitting diode or LED lights in his new freestall barn.

“It was one of the best decisions I ever made,” he said. “I’m very happy with the light output and brightness.”

Farmers throughout Wisconsin are preparing their farms for the future. Thanks to the Farm Rewiring Program from Wisconsin Public Service, there’s extra incentive to bring a farm’s electrical system up to code. It’s how WPS is helping families ensure a bright and prosperous future for their farming operations.

Endorsed by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Farm Rewiring Program addresses three crucial objectives:

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“I’m excited to get out in the field and start working with farmers,” Eric Frantz said as he talked about his new position as agricultural consultant for Wisconsin Public Service.

Frantz will be calling on farmers and fielding utility-related questions in Calumet and Manitowoc counties. He said he looks forward to becoming acquainted with customers at the WPS Farm Show, March 24-26 at the Experimental Aircraft Association grounds in Oshkosh.

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In agriculture, size means everything, especially when it comes to taller vehicles that run the risk of knocking down power lines in farm fields and on rural roads. Live electrical wires that hit the ground or land on top of vehicles can cause serious injuries or death.

Corey Kuchta, agriculture market leader for Wisconsin Public Service, said the minimum clearance for power lines is 16 feet, 5 inches, but agriculture equipment is becoming much taller than that. For example, arch snouts attached to choppers – used to cut hay and corn silage – might reach up to 20 feet.

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Support for FFA is an important part of the annual Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show at EAA Grounds in Oshkosh.

“We sell WPS Farm Show hats every year for $5, and all of the profits go to the FFA Foundation,” said Rob Juneau, WPS Farm Show manager.

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Farmers throughout Wisconsin are preparing their farms for the future. Thanks to the Farm Rewiring Program from Wisconsin Public Service, there’s extra incentive to bring a farm’s electrical system up to code. It’s how WPS is helping families ensure a bright and prosperous future for their farming operations.

Endorsed by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Farm Rewiring Program addresses three crucial objectives:

Since 2001, Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program has been available to all Wisconsin residents interested in being more environmentally friendly, both in their homes and their businesses. The program works with thousands of people to install energy-efficient and renewable-energy projects.

“All residents of our state benefit from energy-efficiency programs,” said Tamara Sondgeroth, director of operations for Focus on Energy. “The information, resources and financial incentives we provide help to implement energy-saving projects that otherwise would not be completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled.”

In agriculture, size means everything, especially when it comes to taller vehicles that run the risk of knocking down power lines in farm fields and on rural roads. Live electrical wires that hit the ground or land on top of vehicles can cause serious injuries or death.

Corey Kuchta, agriculture market leader for Wisconsin Public Service, said the minimum clearance for power lines is 16 feet, 5 inches, but agriculture equipment is becoming much taller than that. For example, arch snouts attached to choppers – used to cut hay and corn silage – might reach up to 20 feet.

The cost to run household appliances is a large enough part of an energy budget that taking steps to use less can really pay off.

Purchase ENERGY STAR®-certified appliances

Being safe during digging projects is as easy as “811.”

Before picking up that shovel, call to have buried gas piping located – for free. Skipping this important step can mean explosive consequences.