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‘Quality Meat Going to a Quality Program’: Northwoods Farm Supplies WI Food Purchase Program

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Situated in the Wisconsin northwoods, Dave and Jodi Cronauer raise Idaho Pasture Pigs, American Bison, and Gypsy Vanner Horses on their farm and they manage the Idaho Pasture Pig Registry. Jodi is also the author of the book “Raising Pigs on Green Pastures”. Jodi is local to the area and grew up in Florence, Wisconsin.

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After Hurricane Helene, Local Farmers and Chefs Pivot to Disaster Relief

Civil Eats

But as the company’s co-founders made calls to farming contacts beyond their home of Forest City, about 60 miles southeast of Asheville, Beam and Green learned that potable water was much harder to come by elsewhere in the region, especially in rural areas with challenging logistics.

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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

Civil Eats

From pasture to parlor, its organic, butterfat-rich milk travels less than 10 miles, produced by a herd of Jerseys pasture-raised on the misty coast. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, failed shipping logistics forced farmers to dump millions of gallons of milk. A few sleek Jersey cows from the Foggy Bottoms Boys pastures.

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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction

Farmbrite

They were able to plan and schedule movements, increase grazing in different areas throughout their farm and between their pastures, track inventory, improve the health of the land, and increase yields as their livestock had fewer parasites. Since it was web-based they could track these movements from anywhere on their farm.

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A Vibrant Local Food System Grows in Colorado

Modern Farmer

Ortiz sees GoFarm’s role as a hub that takes care of the logistics of supporting small farms and feeding the community. Pasture-raised eggs can be $3, $5 or $7 a carton. Customers at its mobile markets can choose from one of three price tiers to shop that day, depending on their needs.

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Managing Dairy Slurry to Maximize Nutrient Capture

UnderstandingAg

Applying to perennial pasture after a high-stock-density graze. This does not mean every animal needs to be out on pasture every day of the year. It may be logistically difficult to graze your milking herd, but what about heifers and dry cows? Applying to Italian ryegrass forage after each harvest. Far from it.

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Press Release: Heritage Grange Farm Honors Family and Builds Community

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Their dream was to become pastured dairy farmers and support their growing family. A Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Story In 1962, Nina Much’s parents purchased a farm on County Road O in Manawa. Much was just one year old at the time and by nine years old she was milking her family’s cows.

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