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Upcoming Whole Farm Workshops at MFAI

by Shannah Schmitt on May 15, 2012

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More new workshops have been added to the Whole Farm Workshop Series!!! Check them out…

Spring Prep Day – May 19th

by Shannah Schmitt on May 15, 2012

The Spring Prep Day at the Zinniker Family Farm is scheduled for May 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. We are hoping for a nice, warm day for the event to take place.  If it is actually raining the rain date will be May 26th. Dandelions will not be picked on this day, therefore, it was decided to [...]

Stella Gardens Produce Now Available!

The beautiful 2-acre, organic and biodynamic, Stella Gardens has produce for sale! Seasonal perennial fruits and annual vegetables will provide healthy, fresh food to the local community while training young farmers fundamentals of sustainable agriculture. The season starts out with beautiful asparagus, rhubarb, and green garlic. Come see!

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New Neighbors in the East Troy Community

Michael Fields Agriculture Institute along with Skylark. Inc. is happy to welcome their new neighbor in East Troy.  Wild Flour Bakery of Milwaukee will be opening their doors in the old Nokomis Bakery on Main street. If you love Artisan Bread baked in the old world style along with other treats this is the place [...]

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MFAI Director’s Blog – April 2012

Legacy Effects Two years ago today, the Deepwater Horizon oil well in the Gulf of Mexico ruptured, spewing oil for months and impacting everything from fishing to tourism along the Gulf coast. At some point, a new term was coined by environmentalists to describe the resulting impact. The impact has resulted in “legacy effects” on [...]

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Farm to School Grants from the USDA

While Wisconsin has yet to financially support Farm to School programs, some schools in the state may get assistance through the federal Farm to School Grant program. The grants will range in size from $20,000 to $100,000 and can be for planning a Farm to School program or expanding an existing program. Proposals are due June 15th.

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BIODYNAMIC PREP DAY ~ MAY 5, 2012, Viroqua WI

You are invited to join the Viroqua Biodynamic Group and learn more about biodynamic preparations. The group will meet to dig up the biodynamic preparations that were buried last Fall.

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So the Wisconsin State Legislature finished its session. What happened?

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As our legislators head home to campaign, it’s time to take stock: how did sustainable agriculture fare? Here’s the scoop…

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Prairie Challenge Mud Run – August 4th

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Gather your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers for the PRAIRIE CHALLENGE MUD RUN Saturday, August 4, 2012, Milton, Wisconsin. Register today to take the Prairie Challenge! …

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Community and Regional Food Systems Webinar 3/20/12

Get an update March 20th, 12-1 pm, on what’s going on with the annual federal appropriations process and 2012 Farm Bill, and find out how you can make your voice heard.

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Organic and Transitioning Farmers: Conservation Cost Applications Due March 30

Organic farmers depend on conservation practices such as cover crops, nutrient and pest management, seasonal high tunnels, crop rotation, and fencing. And there’s a program to help organic farmers with those conservation practices.

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Your story matters!

Margaret Krome presenting at the Organics Conference

Have federal programs helped your farm or business? Please share how …

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