Agriculture

What Does It Mean To Be A 'Right-To-Farm' State?

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One factor central to policy debates of livestock siting and other agricultural policies in Wisconsin is the state's "right-to-farm" law. National Agricultural Law Center attorney Rusty Rumley discusses Wisconsin's version of the law and similar laws across the nation.

Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

The Effects Wisconsin Ginseng Producers Are Feeling From Trade Disputes With China

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Frederica Freyberg

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Ongoing trade disputes with China are impacting many Wisconsin businesses, including ginseng producers. Wausau area farm owner Will Hsu describes how these farmers are navigating the turmoil in the export market.

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Noon Wednesday: What Is Wisconsin's Right-To-Farm Law?

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Marisa Wojcik

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Wisconsin has a law on its books that limits nuisance lawsuits against farmers. But as farms expand in size, the conflict with their neighbors grow as well. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses the state's "right-to-farm" law and debates over how to regulate growing farms.

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

A Battle In Burnett County Over A Proposed Hog CAFO

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Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

Frederica Freyberg

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A proposed CAFO in Burnett County is receiving pushback from local residents who say the large farm could have adverse effects on their community. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses how the state of Wisconsin monitors and regulates odors emanating from CAFOs.

Wild Rice Harvest Tradition Passed Down To Youth

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Danielle Kaeding

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Members of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa made a trek to Pacwawong Lake in northern Wisconsin to pass on the tradition of harvest wild rice, or manoomin, to tribal youth.

Series: The Dairy State Economy

Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

'The Big Get Bigger And The Small Go Out': The Economic State Of Farming

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Zac Schultz

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Facing low commodity prices, trade uncertainties and challenging weather, Wisconsin's farmers are struggling on multiple fronts. U.S. and state agriculture secretaries Sonny Perdue and Brad Pfaff share their perspectives on the state of small dairy farms and the industry as a whole.

Vernon County Goes To The Goats

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Trevor Keller

PBS Wisconsin

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Visit a Vernon County park in the summer, and it's likely Ben Robel's team will be hard at work. His team? A herd of goats and sheep.

Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

Sauk County Conservationist's Calling Is Improving The Earth

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Andy Soth

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Maintaining high quality water requires getting wet. That's why Sauk County conservationist Serge Koenig is standing in the rushing waters of a cool stream gathering samples.

Series: The Dairy State Economy

Wisconsin's Cheese Industry Helped Grow Its Dairy Goat Business

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Kate Archer Kent

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin has the highest number of dairy goats in the United States. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses these numbers and explains how the dairy goat industry took shape and expanded in America's Dairyland.

An Industry On The Line: Commercial Fishing The Mighty Mississippi

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Mary Kate McCoy

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Mike Valley is perched in his fishing boat, taking in the scene around him. It's idyllic — birds are chirping and small waves gently brush up against the side of the boat.