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Universal design examples for agritourism events

The goal for creating an accessible event, festival, or agritourism site should be proactive, not reactive when a situation arises. This article shares some examples from an agritourism venue that embraces Universal Design.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders: Role, Protections, and Potential Unintended Consequences of Deregulation

Table of Contents Introduction This article examines the role of Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) in protecting farmers and introduces the idea of potential unintended consequences that could arise if these orders were voted out. FMMOs are rules and regulations administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that establish provisions dairy processors/handlers must […]

The Referendum Process for Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)

The Federal Milk Marketing Order system plays a critical role in promoting orderly marketing conditions within the U.S. dairy industry. A key feature of this system is the producer approval process, or referendum, which allows dairy producers to vote on changes or amendments to FMMOs.

CSP yog dab tsi?

Khoos Kas Pov Hwm Tiv Thaiv (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP) muab kev pab tev niv thiab kev pab nyiaj txiag los mus pab rau cov neeg ua qoob loo thiab pov hwm hav zoov kom mob siab siv zog siv lawv txoj kev pov hwm mus rau theem tom ntej ntxiv. Daim video no yog yuav muab hais ua lus HMoob los qhia txog kev pab cuam rau cov HMoob ua teb ua tsis paub lus Askiv txaus.

September 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

In August and September 2024, global feed prices experienced a downward trend, driven by improved production conditions and enhanced market competitiveness. This report details the recent changes in feed prices, explores their underlying causes, and provides forecasts based on the discussion at the 2024 IFCN Dairy Researchers Meeting.

Setting Business Strategy Using a SWOT Analysis

Setting Business Strategy Using a SWOT Analysis Introduction Why Do We Care About Strategies? The SWOT Analysis Who Should Be Involved? The 3-Step Process Strategy Analysis Examples Turning Strategies into Goals Putting It All Together SWOT Analysis Worksheet Reflection Question Introduction Strategic thinking is the intuitive, visual, and creative process you use to make decisions […]

August 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

Prices have remained stable and are expected to continue this trend into the fall and the rest of the year. Butter prices, along with slightly constrained milk supplies, have contributed to supporting farm-level prices. Although demand remains steady but unremarkable both domestically and internationally, it continues to absorb market supply. However, any decline in demand or increase in milk supply could exert downward pressure on prices as we move into the early part of 2025.

Partnerships for Your Food or Farm Business

Key elements of a successful business partnership include open and honest communication, setting clear expectations, and defining quality standards emphasizing the importance of independence, flexibility, and documentation to ensure a successful partnership.

Is my farm operation big enough?

“Is my operation big enough?” It’s a loaded question that includes values, policy, lots of opinions, more than a few arguments, and even a little economics, the latter of which is the subject here. Economically “big enough” is the capacity needed to achieve profit goals given prices and costs of production. There are two sources of […]

Txiaj ntsim ntawm kev muab av ntawm daim teb mus sim/kuaj, muab cov av li cas thiab yuav xa li cas mus sim/kuaj

Nyob rau daim video no, Nkaujhnub Thoj, uas yog ib tug Extension Specialist uas nws ua haujlwm pab rau cov neeg ua teb piav txog cov txiaj ntsim ntawm kev muab av mus sim/kuaj thiab piav txog kev yuav muab cov av li cas thiab yuav xa li cas mus sim/kuaj. Daim video no yog yuav muab hais ua lus HMoob los qhia txog kev pab cuam rau cov HMoob ua teb ua tsis paub lus Askiv txaus.

2024 first quarter review of global dairy production

Numerous supply constraints and varying demand factors currently shape the industry. Milk production, feed prices, geopolitical developments, and environmental conditions are the major factors influencing milk prices during the first quarter of 2024.

June 2024 Dairy Market Update: US dairy industry still waiting on demand…

Increased efficiency at the farm level has muted the milk supply response as traditionally measured by cow numbers. We have seen milk supplies slowly tighten through the first half of 2024 and might be seeing signs of tightening supplies at the processor level.

AgrAbility: Here to Keep You Farming

Are you or someone you know facing challenges in maintaining your farming operation due to an injury or other physical or health-related disability?

HMoob Community Contributions to Wisconsin

The HMoob community plays a significant role in Wisconsin, with a growing presence and impact on the state’s demographics, economy, and cultural landscape. This report provides a detailed overview of the HMoob population in Wisconsin.

Overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)

PTSD was first recognized as a condition that affected some war veterans. Later, it was learned that PTSD can be caused by any number of traumatic events, such as a car accident, natural disaster, near-death experience, or other isolated acts of violence or abuse.

May 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

The U.S. dairy market is potentially at a turning point, marked by reduced culling, stable cheese inventories, and rising butter stocks. Improved milk prices and strong export performance offer some optimism.