We take stock of Wisconsin’s farming economy. Then, we look at how funding cuts will affect nonprofits in Eau Claire County. Then, we met Ali, Wisconsin’s new champion hunting dog.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin farms decrease but food processors are up
An economic analysis of Wisconsin farming finds that the number of farms is down while food processors are up. Two UW professors explain the complexities of the state’s diverse agriculture economy including revenue, employment and environmental impact.
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Eau Claire County Board approves 2025 budget with minor cuts to nonprofits
Last week, the Eau Claire County Board approved a $138-million budget with minor cuts to nonprofits. The county administrator explains how the board avoided more drastic cuts. Then, the leader of Bolton Refuge House, one of the nonprofits, discusses its supportive services and financial status.
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Wisconsin’s champion bird dog
Tim Kaufman’s 6-year-old English setter, Ali, won the Wisconsin Cover Dog Championship this month — and later finished fifth in the national competition, which was held in Wisconsin for the first time. We talk with Tim about how dogs are trained for bird hunting and what makes Ali a champion.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steve Deller Guest
- Jeff Hadachek Guest
- Kathryn Shauf Guest
- Pat Stein Guest
- Tim Kaufman Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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