Summer 2018 newsletter
The summer issue of the Peninsula Farmer is here!
Category: News
No-till planting, cover crops: ‘Twin pillars of soil health’
By MaryBeth Matzek, for Peninsula Farmer Innovative planting techniques, such as cover crops and no-till methods, have something important in common: They improve soil health. “Farmers who manage for soil health understand that the soil is a living ecosystem,” said Zach Sutter, nutrient management planning specialist with Rio Creek Feed Mill. “In order for that […]
Peninsula Pride Perspective: Vandenhouten touts educational aspect of farmer group
By MaryBeth Matzek, for Peninsula Farmer A trip to the Madison area several years ago to learn more about Yahara Pride Farms was an eye-opener for Mike Vandenhouten. Vandenhouten went along with Don Niles and seven other farmers to hear what the leaders of the farmer-led sustainability initiative had to say. He not only learned a […]
Junion Homestead ready to welcome community for breakfast
By MaryBeth Matzek, for Peninsula Pride Farms Tony Knorn of Junion Homestead Farm in Casco expects to have thousands of visitors show up for breakfast on Father’s Day. The family chose to host the 2018 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm to celebrate Junion Homestead Farm’s 150 anniversary of dairy farming there, Knorn said of […]
Demo Farms winter workshop – March 8
Lower Fox and Door-Kewaunee Demo Farms Winter workshop March 8 9:30-2:00 p.m. Buresh Farms E166 State Highway 29 Luxemburg, Wis
Farmer group’s water quality efforts pick up steam
LUXEMBURG, Wis. — Peninsula Pride Farms has driven significant awareness, collaboration and innovation in conservation efforts throughout Kewaunee and southern Door counties since its launch two years ago. The group’s leaders say they have talked the talk and are increasingly walking the walk in their mission to protect and improve water quality. “When we started […]
PPF Statement on NR 151
Peninsula Pride Farms statement regarding NR 151 manure standards Peninsula Pride Farms feels strongly that we can have clean, safe water and a thriving agricultural community together on the Door-Kewaunee Peninsula. On our mission of environmental stewardship, we focus on fostering conservation-minded farming practices that make sense for individual farmers and make a difference in […]
Winter 2018 newsletter
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2018 Annual Meeting
Conference & Annual Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 Rendezvous Banquet Hall E896 CTH N, Luxemburg 9:30 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Sessions begin Noon Lunch 1 p.m. Conference concludes 1 p.m. Annual meeting (members only) View the detailed agenda Download the speaker bios Registration […]
Gallagher: Save the Bay initiative keeps moving forward
By Mike Gallagher For MAA I’m proud to be from Northeast Wisconsin. Here, we treat everyone we meet with kindness and respect. We stand by our veterans and help those in need. And we work hard every day to, in our own small way, hold the line and leave our little part of the world […]