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Non Profit Organization Marathon County Farm Bureau US Postage PAID PO Box 5550 Madison, WI 53705 Platteville, WI 53818 Permit No. 124 Address Service Requested Rural Mutual Insurance Company For information about our farm safety campaign, contact your local Rural Mutual agent. Rural Mutual Agents in Marathon County: Mark Carrico Jennifer Howen Rudy Mikulich (715) 842-0886 (715) 384-2826 (715) 581-1837 Shayne Courneya Brad Kreklau Leon Woller (715) 842-0886 (715) 384-2826 (715) 257-1414 Brian Deffner Diane Echols David Meihak - (715) 298-512 (715) 218-8280 District Manager Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation A Member Benefi t the Whole Family Can Enjoy! Welcome to the Dairy Days of Summer Farm Bureau during the game as well By Beth Porior Schaefer, Regional Program Manager, Wisconsin Dairy Council and as advertising in the program book and Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board radio ads so support your local North- It is almost here … sunshine, fresh cut alfalfa and June Dairy Breakfast at Marathon Park, Wausau. woods League team! the 30 dairy fi lled-days of June Dairy Month. Serving from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Th e Northwoods League teams in Th e Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is taking the Stratford FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast, Country Wisconsin include Eau Claire Express, month of June and extending the celebration of our Aire Ballroom, Stratford. Serving from 7 a.m. to Get your peanuts and Cracker Jacks Lakeshore Chinooks, Madison Mal- state’s dairy heritage to all summer long. 12:30 p.m. ready! Th e Wisconsin Farm Bureau lards, Wisconsin Woodchucks, Green Sunday, June 14 Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Bay Bullfrogs, Kenosha Kingfi sh, La Th e Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is excited to Edgar FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast, Ross Farms, Company are teaming up for a special Crosse Loggers and the Wisconsin Rap- bring the third Annual Dairy Days of Summer back Edgar. Serving from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farm Bureau Member Appreciation ids Rafters. to Wisconsin. Friday, June 19 Day at the ballparks of the eight Wis- Spencer Chamber of Commerce June Dairy Break- consin Northwoods League teams. “Nothing beats sitting in your favor- Th e Dairy Days of Summer website at www.dairy- fast, Village Park. Serving from 5 to 10 a.m. ite ballpark, watching your favorite daysofsummer.com is complete with dairy recipes, Sunday, June 20 “Th is will be a great opportunity for team on a hot, sunny day, with a hot events and farm breakfasts for the ultimate June Portage County June Dairy Breakfast, Bulgrin Farm Bureau members to take part in dog smothered with all the goods in Dairy Month experience! Grandview Farms LLC, Milladore a member event and enjoy America’s one hand and an ice cold drink in the favorite past time,” said Jim Holte, other,” said Todd Argall, Vice President New recipes featuring Wisconsin dairy products Wisconsin Rapids June Dairy and Berry Breakfast, President of the Wisconsin Farm of Customer Acquisition and Service include Berry Oat Breakfast Smoothie, Parmesan Lincoln High School, Wisconsin Rapids Bureau Federation. with Rural Mutual Insurance. “We are Herb Veggie Dip, Berry and Cream Muffi ns, Apple Saturday, June 27 looking forward to seeing you at the Coleslaw with Lemon Ginger Yogurt Dressing, Pittsville June Dairy Breakfast, Pittsville Septic, From, May through August, there ballpark.” PB and J Bars, Heirloom Tomato, Basil Caprese Pittsville will be three Farm Bureau Member Warps…just to name a few. Visit dairydaysofsum- Appreciation games at each of the eight Tickets can be purchased by ordering mer.com for a complete to tempting dairy fl avors. Auburndale June Dairy Breakfast, Auburndale Wisconsin teams. Th is will be a special from each team’s website or by calling Sunday, June 28 event for Farm Bureau members with their ticket offi ce. To receive the dis- If June Dairy Breakfast is your favorite way to cele- Shawano County Brunch on the Farm, Al and Vicki deals on game tickets that will include a counted price use the promotion code brate, don’t miss out on these June Dairy breakfasts! Beran Farm, Birnamwood team hat, soda and a hot dog. ‘farmbureau’. For the full list of Farm Bureau games visit wfbf.com/benefi ts- Sunday, June 7 For more information on June Dairy Month events, Th ere also will be special recognition of membership. Marathon Partnership for Progressive Agriculture visit www.dairydaysofsummer.com. MARATHON COUNTY FARM BUREAU EDITION MAY 2015 MAY 2015 COUNTYnews MARATHON COUNTY FARM BUREAU EDITION Marathon County Farm Bureau Members Attend Ag Day at the Capital Ag Day at the Capitol was held Members also heard from Jordan March 11 at the Monona Terrace Lamb, an attorney with Dewitt Convention Center in Madison. Ross & Stevens who spoke to the group about high capacity It is the largest gathering of farmers wells and the UW System bud- and agriculture industry offi cials get and Bob Welch, Wisconsin from across the state representing Corn Growers, who spoke about a variety of farm and agriculture- transportation. related groups to learn more about state issues and meet with their state Following a briefi ng session at legislators. the Monona Terrace, members walked up to the Capitol to Attendees listened to Governor Scott Walker who spoke about the meet with local representatives importance of agriculture to Wisconsin’s economy. and speak about issues important to our agriculture industry. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 5th Annual Wisconsin Ag Women’s Summit is Successful During the last fi ve years, hundreds of women from around the were able to attend 2 Meet Shannon Boschma state have gathered in March for a day and half retreat the Madison breakout sessions cover- area. ing everything from Institute Program Update farm succession, home Th is year was no exception! Th is annual event is a like a mini vaca- offi ce organization, how Membership Goals tion for a lot of farm and agribusiness women who attend. to dress for any occa- sion, along with how to Essay Winners It is hard to believe that during this 27-hour conference women turn trash into treasure and so much more. Friend of Rural Health Th is year’s keynote speaker Scott Zimmer talked about “When 3 District 8 YFA Update Generations Connect,” helping us to relate to New Committee Lists the four generations now working together Farmland Film On Sale on our farms and other workplaces. Marathon County Contacts During the evening festivities the women enjoyed the sights and Member Benefits sounds of Piano Fondue. Marathon County Farm Bureau: 877.583.5880 wfbf.com/countyfarmbureaus/marathon Meet Marathon County Farm Bureau YFA Chair: Shannon Boschma Shannon Boschma has been her time can best be spent concentrating on their dairy farm Next on their agenda is 4-H because they were active mem- a member of Farm Bureau and spending quality time with family. bers growing up and are excited for their son to experience the for more than four years and same opportunities. proudly served as your county Shannon became involved with Farm Bureau as a way to YFA chair for the last two years. network and build relationships with others in the Marathon We asked Shannon why she thought it was important to be County farming community. part of the ag industry? Shannon, her husband Hank and son Gabe run Sky-Reach When asked what she thought the greatest benefi t to being “Agriculture is our life,” Shannon said. “We grew up on dairy Holsteins, a registered Holstein a Farm Bureau member, Shannon shared that it is having a farms learning the importance of hard work morning to and Red and White Holstein strong voice directed to our government offi ces and learning night. Th ere are many job opportunities off ered to all ages in Farm. Th ey milk 45 cows and how to address our legislators with matters that are important the ag industry as well. It is wonderful to know we are part of raise 55 heifers. to agriculture. an industry that strives to produce a healthy lifestyle for all.” Shannon recently resigned from her position as a technical Shannon and Hank also are active outside of their county Shannon is honored to be serving as the county YFA chair support specialist with Ag Source DHI where she worked for Farm Bureau. Th ey are members of Marathon County Hol- and looks forward to continuing to grow strong relationships 10 years. Th is decision wasn’t an easy one but they agreed that stein Breeders as well as Wisconsin Holstein Breeders. with her peers in Marathon County Farm Bureau. Friend of Rural Health Initiative” Campaign Increasing Wisconsin Farm Bureau Institute Program: An Awareness throughout Marathon County Opportunity to Grow and Learn By Randy Wokatsch and Bill Mueller When you provide your email, you will automati- cally be added to the email distribution list for our Th is is what We are grate- upcoming electronic newsletter, which will share Randy ful to have news and updates. We won’t share your email Wokatsch and this opportu- address with anyone else and we plan to send a Bill Mueller nity and have maximum of one email per month. have to say come away about their looking at To become a Friend of RHI, visit www.wirural- experience in things with a health.org or contact Brittany Schreiber at brit- the institute diff erent view. [email protected] or Gail Kell at [email protected]. so far. Sometimes Front (L-R) Jilayne Radtke, Tiff any Ludka-Gaulke, Gail Overall, residents of Marathon County have been For several years, it has been a goal of ours there seems like there is only one answer Kell, Judy Burrows; back (L-R) Jean Maszk, Gary Beast- receptive.