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Farm To School In Wisconsin, By The Numbers

WisContext

Farm-to-school programs can take a variety of forms. In Wisconsin, the USDA reported that 73 percent of the 775 schools and districts surveyed participated in some type of farm-to-school program.

Series: Managing Japanese Beetles

The Top 10 Wisconsin Insect Trends Of 2016

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

With the first green shoots of spring appearing across the state, Wisconsin's insect populations are likewise emerging and preparing for the warmer months ahead.

Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

Measuring How Effective Flu Vaccine Is In Preventing Child Deaths

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Shamane Mills

Wisconsin Public Radio

A national study looks at how well the flu vaccine prevents death in children ages 18 and younger.

Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Wisconsin Soybean Farmers Face Problems Of Plenty In 2017 Season

Scott Gordon

WisContext

A glut of milk and cheese has had the dairy industry struggling with lower and more volatile prices for a several years. Now there's growing price uncertainty on the horizon for soybean growers.

Series: Wisconsin In The 2016 Presidential Election

Why 13 Counties All Over Wisconsin Voted Multiple Times For Both Parties Since 2008

Chris Bumbaca

The Observatory

Thirteen counties across the state of Wisconsin have flip-flopped over the last eight years and played a key role in securing Donald Trump's victory in the state.

Series: The Dairy State Economy

Silvopasture Offers A Sustainable Approach For Growing Forests And Livestock

Samantha Nash

PBS Wisconsin

Silvopasture is the practice of planting feed and grazing animals like cows, sheep or poultry in managed forest lands. It's a type of agroforestry that helps landowners provide livestock sheltered space, preserve soil quality and generate income from surplus forage and harvested trees.

Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Declining Enrollment Intensifies Funding 'Carousel' For Rural Schools

Scott Gordon

WisContext

Schools in rural areas of Wisconsin with decreasing populations also face a decline in student enrollment, a trend causing budget anxieties for district administrators.

Wisconsin Company Helps Pioneer Workplace Safety

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Erika Janik

Wisconsin Public Radio

Employers Mutual was founded in Wausau in 1911 shortly after the nation's first workers compensation law was passed in Wisconsin.

Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

The Evolving Terms Of Sparsity Aid For Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Scott Gordon

WisContext

The amount of money a school district in Wisconsin receives from the state in a given year depends on a series of funding equations that factor in enrollment, student poverty, local property values, transportation needs and other criteria.

Wild Bees Play Integral Role in Southern Wisconsin Agriculture

Karen Faster

WisContext

Farmers around the United States are contending with the collapse of honeybee colonies they depend on to pollinate numerous crops, including many fruits, vegetables, legumes and nut trees. But growers in southern Wisconsin look to be in better shape because the Badger State is home to about 500 species of native wild bees that are excellent pollinators.