Manure digester, cropping practices, animal care stand out at Deer Run Dairy A Wisconsin dairy farm, Deer Run Dairy, has won national recognition for a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The farm’s Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability award...
By Whitney Prestby, natural resource educator, UW-Extension Building soil organic matter is often thought of as the “gold standard” for soil health benefits; yet for many, it feels like an elusive goal. In 2018, Barry Bubolz with the Natural...
From NRCS Last fall, Jason Barrick began his new role as district conservationist for USDA-NRCS covering Door, Kewaunee and Brown counties. Coming to the position with over 12 years of technical experience, Jason has administered a wide variety of...
By Anne Moore for PPF Jacob Brey, Scott Jeanquart and Eric Olson In January, Peninsula Pride Farms (PPF) members elected three new board members — Jacob Brey, Scott Jeanquart and Eric Olson. These members all have slightly different backgrounds and...
Forms are due Oct. 15 PPF is again offering members an incentive program to encourage adoption of conservation practices. This is a great opportunity to try different practices on your farm with reduced risk. All types and sizes of farms are...
By Don Niles, board president As I write this, I wonder what farmers will have time to read this message. We are finally being blessed with a few sunny days strung together. Unbelievably wet conditions have been with us all spring. It’s nice to see...
Join us on Tuesday, June 28 from 6-7 p.m. for our Conservation Conversation. We will be talking about termination strategies of winter rye with a roller crimper & management options Watch Facebook for details. Hosted by Deer Run Dairy, Duane...
2022 Sustainability Award Winners The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices and...
A field that has been no-tilled for eight years was the location of Peninsula Pride Farms’ May 24 Conservation Conversation. Duane Ducat and his son Derek of Deer Run Dairy shared how they continue to reduce tillage on almost all their acres. The...
Join us on Tuesday, May 24 from 6-7 pm for our Conservation Conversation. We will be talking about planting green. Watch Facebook for details. Hosted by Deer Run Dairy, Duane & Derek Ducat Location: The field is south of Parallel 44 Winery...