by Tammy Thornton | Jan 20, 2025 | Agri-Business, Community
The Dairy Business Association elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at DBA’s Dairy Strong conference. Greg Siegenthaler, vice president milk marketing, sustainability and sourcing for Grande Cheese in Fond Du Lac, was elected president....
by Tammy Thornton | Jan 7, 2025 | Agri-Business, Community
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today is inviting rural leaders to join a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. ET, to learn about resources to invest in local arts and community centers, which are key to enhancing economic growth and quality of life in...
by Tammy Thornton | Jan 7, 2025 | Agri-Business, Community
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection seeks applicants for the position of 78th Alice in Dairyland. Alice in Dairyland travels extensively, promoting Wisconsin’s agricultural industry and its impact on the state economy. Alice in...
by Tammy Thornton | Dec 27, 2024 | Agri-Business, Community
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is awarding a grant of $12,864,200 through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) to help expand innovative fertilizer production in...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 24, 2024 | Agri-Business, Community
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development recently announced that the Department is accepting applications to promote economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. This investment is subject to the availability of continued funding....
by Tammy Thornton | Aug 15, 2024 | Agri-Business, Community, Economic Development
Newly created program supports road improvement projects in rural, agricultural communities Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials for the second project solicitation cycle of...
