Mid-west Farm Report - Madison

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association and The Water Council thank Senator Rob Cowles and Representative Joel Kitchens for authoring the “Pollution Prevention Partnership – Wisconsin’s Trading Marketplace” legislation (LRB-1244). The “Pollution Prevention Partnership – Wisconsin’s Trading Marketplace” legislation will further encourage farmer participation and implementation of additional practices and technologies designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution by allowing for the private sector to develop an economically sustainable system for farmers, industry and municipalities to engage in cooperative efforts to reduce water pollution in Wisconsin. Pam Jahnke visited with Representative Kitchens about the legislation and how momentum is building on all water quality issues. Dr. Sara Place from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association highlights the difference between news headlines, what consumers say about plant based protei