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Albany FFA Alumni Tractor and Toy Show
Area royalty attend the show: L-R: Albany Dairy Queen Emileigh Dallman, Green County Dairy Queen Kaleigh Dallman, Monticello Dairy Queen Rylee Disch, Juda Dairy Queen Miah Roth. More pictures on page 2.
Jaxon Brewer puts some muscle into it during the tractor pull.
DNR to implement mandatory CWD sampling The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requiring some hunters in West Central Wisconsin to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the entire nine-day gun deer season Nov. 23 - Dec.1. The DNR will also implement mandatory in-person registration for deer harvested during the first Saturday and Sunday of the nine-day gun deer season. Details about requirements of hunters and sampling locations are forthcoming as the season draws near. The DNR is requiring CWD testing of adult deer during the nine-day deer gun season in a six-township area covering parts of Dunn, Eau Claire and Pepin counties. This includes Rock Creek, Brunswick, Washington, Albany, Drammen, and Pleasant Valley townships.
Hunters who harvest deer in these townships outside the nine-day gun deer season as well as hunters who harvest deer outside these townships during any of the 2019 seasons should continue to use online and phone deer registration options. Successful deer hunters whose harvests do not fall under this special guidance will register their deer either online (fastest and easiest method) or by phone. They also have the option of registering electronically at a participating walk-in registration station. For a list of participating businesses offering walkin registration, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “registration stations.” The mandatory testing is in response to the recommendations received in July from the Chippewa Valley CWD Advisory Team (CVCAT) for surveillance and management options in response to
the detection of chronic wasting disease in western Eau Claire County. There will also be in-person registration of harvested deer during opening weekend of gun season in the same six township area. The testing is anticipated for this season only to complete disease surveillance goals carried over from the 2018 disease detection surveillance in this region of the state. The Chippewa Valley CWD Advisory Team is an ad-hoc advisory team made up of representatives of County Deer Advisory Councils for Eau Claire, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin and Trempealeau Counties. The team was formed in response to the CWD-positive wild deer that was discovered in Eau Claire County in March of 2018. The purpose of the team is to serve as an advisory body to the department
Rep. Spreitzer, Sen. Ringhand introduce bill to support beginning farmers Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Sen. Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) introduced bipartisan legislation to create a student loan reimbursement program for beginning farmers. The average age of a farm producer in Wisconsin is 56 years, and there are more than twice as many farm producers between the ages of 55 and 74 as between the ages of 25 and 44. As Wisconsin’s current farmers age, our state must find new farmers to take their place. “Agriculture is central to Wisconsin’s heritage and to our economy,” said Rep. Spreitzer. “We must look for ways to encourage a sustainable future for farming in our state. In order to continue Wisconsin’s strong tradition of farmers that feed our state and beyond, we must recruit and retain beginning farmers from diverse backgrounds.” “Wisconsin has a strong tradition of agricultural excellence,” said Sen. Ringhand. “Rep. Spreitzer and I are proud to uphold that tradition by introducing this bill, which will support beginning farmers in the first years of their career of service to the state.” Whether they obtain an associate or bachelor’s degree, receive a technical certificate, or graduate from the Farm & Industry Short Course program, higher education is essential to the success of today’s beginning farmers. In 2017, 64% of Wisconsin students graduating
with a bachelor’s degree borrowed to fund their education. The average debt at graduation in 2017-18 was $30,724 for UW System resident undergraduate students. A nationwide study of young farmers conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition highlighted the stark impact of higher education debt on beginning farmers: 53% of respondents are currently farming but are struggling to make their student loan payments, and nearly 30% of respondents did not pursue farming or are waiting to start farming because their student loan debt is more than a farming salary would support. “I haven’t met a single farmer that has disagreed with the idea that we need to get young people back on the land and carry our ag legacy forward in Wisconsin,” said Monticello native and young farmer, Jacob Marty, who raises beef, pork, chickens, and sheep as the
6th generation on his family’s farm. “I know many talented young people that would love to farm, but it isn’t feasible for them because of student loan debt. Aiding young people to pursue their farming dreams would reinvigorate our agricultural community with new ideas, energy, and stewardship.” The Beginning Farmer Student Loan Assistance Program would reimburse up to $30,000 of student debt for those who commit to managing a farm or a component of a farm in Wisconsin for at least five years. “This bill addresses the need for more educated beginning farmers from both farming and non-farming backgrounds,” Rep. Spreitzer noted. “By awarding grants to qualified beginning farmers, we can help reduce or eliminate their need to find extra money for monthly loan payments while launching a farming career.”
Brodhead to flush hydrants The Brodhead Water & Light will be flushing hydrants the week of Oct. 7 through Oct. 11, 2019 Starting North of the railroad tracks and moving South If you notice any discoloration of your water, please run cold water for a few minutes to clear it up. If you have any questions or problems, please call Aaron at 608-5580598.
regarding local CWD surveillance and management. “The approach that we are taking is a prime example of the department working closely with citizens and the hunting community to address the challenges associated with the spread of CWD,” said DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary Todd Ambs. “We must all work together to stop the spread of this deadly disease are therefore following the citizens lead in this area.” CWD is a contagious neurological disease of deer, elk and moose that is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion. These prions cause brain degeneration in infected animals and lead to extreme weight loss, abnormal behavior and loss of bodily functions. Testing for
CWD can only be performed after the animal’s death. As in previous years, CWD sampling will be offered at various locations throughout the state. Options for CWD sampling include both in-person service as well as self-service options. Hunters are reminded that CWD surveillance efforts focus on testing adult deer, since older deer are more likely to test positive for the disease. For their convenience, the DNR recommends hunters contact staffed sampling stations in advance to verify hours of operation. For more information regarding where to take your deer for sampling, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “CWD sampling” or contact local DNR wildlife management staff.
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