State Vet Explains New Testing Requirements And Monarch Butterflies For FFA Winner

Wisconsin agriculture continues to diversify.  Stephanie Hoff investigates a hoop house farming operation in Manitowoc County, operated by a retired veteran.  Sullivan Family Farm in Manitowoc is growing peas among other specialty crops to live a healthy lifestyle and give back to the community. Ryan Sullivan and his wife are the first generation on the farm following Ryan’s 26-year career with the U.S. Air Force. Ryan found support for his family's farm through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Marbleseed, and Grassworks, just to name a few. The next step, he says, is to expand the farm's interaction with the public through agri-tourism. Sullivan Family Farm is enrolled in the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association's Peer-to-Peer Mentorship program.

Wisconsin's implementing new testing requirements for anyone exhibiting lactating dairy animals at county fairs or exhibitions.  Dr. Darlene Konkle, WI State Veterinarian explains the reason behind the requirement and what exhibitors should expect on testing turn around and costs.

Monarch butterflies have led one FFA member from Wausau to the winner's circle at the 95th WI State FFA Convention.  Aubrey Schlimgen visits with Natalie Moran about her interest in the endangered species and gets specifics on how she raises them for her supervised ag experience. 

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