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WFU NEWS
WISCONSIN Farmers Union
June 2011 The reasoned voice for family farmers since 1930 Volume 68 | no. 6
Looking to the Future
By Darin Von Ruden It was a great weekend on a great is because those who have a stake in on July 1. This event is going to be a
WFU President lake in Northwestern Wisconsin. I had our current energy policy (providers great opportunity to learn about farm-
some time to clear my head and think and politicians who receive donations based renewable energy technologies.
just got back from
the annual Von
Ruden Men’s Fish-
I about family - and also about what’s
coming up for WFU and Wisconsin
farmers.
from providers) have an interest in the
enormous profits that come from keep-
ing things the way they are.
The tour will feature local farms and
businesses that are active in developing
renewables, and discussions with Ger-
ing Weekend, and With WFU, I get to travel through- Our current state leadership has man farmers about how these ideas are
the fishing was good out Wisconsin, and I am continually shown too little interest in developing being implemented in Europe.
- lots of good-sized sunfish and a few reminded how exceptional our state is future technologies or promoting local There are exciting things happening
crappies. It was a little rainy on Marsh- with its history of combining agricul- ownership of energy resources. One in Spain and Germany with community
miller Lake, but that usually makes for tural production with sound land and provision in the Budget Repair Bill, for and cooperatively owned wind farms
good fishing and means a little less water stewardship. There is always a example, allows for selling state owned and the development of biogas produc-
stress from leaving my farm. need to balance profitability with re- heating/cooling/power plants to private tion. Germany has been able to bring
sponsibility in farming, or any busi- contractors without the need for any biogas production to a smaller, fam-
ness, but our history of preserving nat- bidding process and without any real ily farm/cooperative scale, and is now
ural resources while also providing for definition of whether the sale is in the the world leader in biogas production
Permit No. 203
Eau Claire, WI
U.S. Postage
PRSRT STD
economic opportunity has proven that public interest. with almost 4,000 plants operating and
this balance can be achieved. Another example is Governor Walk- 1,000 more set to open within a year.
I do, sadly, think that some current er’s decision to stop the conversion of If I’m still here in 50 years, I want
Paid
policy proposals at the state level are Madison’s Charter Street Power Plant to be able to tell future Von Ruden’s,
taking us away from this traditional from coal to biomass, and instead to at the annual fishing weekend, that this
perspective and vision. use only natural gas. This decision may old man and Wisconsin Farmers Union
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Nowhere is this more apparent than save money up front, but it undercut the had the vision to invest in local, sus-
in the proposed state policies for meet- work of numerous private and public tainable and profitable energy for our
Wisconsin Division (Wisconsin Farmers Union)
ing our future energy needs. With fuel partners to develop a biomass produc- still healthy family farms and lakes.
and virtually all other input costs up tion and distribution system that would
significantly, farmers remain trapped have kept energy profits and jobs in ru-
Chippewa County June Dairy Days
on a familiar cost/price treadmill - ral Wisconsin.
sending our local dollars to support oil In last month’s WFU newsletter, Farmers appreciation
company profits, and then hoping that Daryl Ray (University of Tennessee) chicken Dinner
the prices we receive for our products looked at the potential for our farms Wed. June 15th from 5-9pm
will be high enough to cover our costs. to regain their traditional role as both at the northern WI State
We can get off this treadmill, of food and energy producers. Doing this faIrgroundS.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Return Service Requested
course, and begin planning a future for will require mixing new and old tech- Wfu haS a lImIted number of
our farms that is based on sustainable nologies, and a commitment to broad tIcketS avaIlable.
and locally controlled energy sources. participation and investment by farm-
117 W. Spring St.
Most people I talk to agree with this vi- ers. It will also require the political will tIcketS muSt be pIcked up In the
State offIce by June 14.
sion of the future, yet we continue to to push for new public policies.
accept our short-sighted dependence That’s why we are busy getting ready call uS today at 715-723-5561
on oil and coal. Perhaps, in part, this for the Renewable Energy Road Show to reServe yourS!

2. Page 2 wisconsinfarmersunion.com Farmers union news WFU News | June 2010
Fall 2011
Capitol Roundup Home Grown Cow teams up
with NFU to provide farmers
By Kara Slaughter Background on Renewable Energy
Government
Relations
Purchasing Requirements for Utilities
Under current law, each electric util- with E-Commerce opportunities
ity has to purchase a certain percentage
of its power from renewable sources By John Aikman concept of knowing where the food on
H ere
some of the
are
current topics that
each year. Even though this “Renew-
able Portfolio Standard” (RPS) is cal-
Home Grown
Cow CEO
one’s table comes from.
Consumers can browse farms by
product, farm practices, farm size, and
culated on an annual basis, utilities are
Wisconsin Farmers location, thus being afforded transpar-
at the Capitol:
Union is following
allowed to “bank” renewable energy
credits for up to four years. Rather than
having to buy exactly 10 percent renew-
A t the end of
the summer
last year, I met
ency and choice when it comes to the
meat and cheese on their table. How-
Tell the Governor to Support ables each year, utilities can choose to ever, despite the growing demand for
PACE and Buy Local, Buy Wiscon-
with Wisconsin
purchase extra renewable credits in one farm-direct meat from family farms,
sin!
Farmers Union to
year, and then redeem those credits up many consumers are unsure of how to
Farmers spoke, and the legislature introduce a new virtual farmer’s mar-
to four years later in order to meet their find and purchase directly from them.
listened! On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, ket for meat, poultry and cheese called
renewable energy requirements. Farms on the other hand are often too
the Legislative Joint Finance Commit- Home Grown Cow. With the support
The current policy strikes a balance busy, on too tight a budget or lacking
tee voted to preserve two important of WFU, Home Grown Cow and NFU
between giving utilities some flexibil- information about how to attract these
programs for Wisconsin agriculture: have developed an alliance to alert
ity in when they purchase renewable customers or engage in Internet Mar-
the Purchase of Agricultural Conserva- Farmers Union producers about a
credits, and also encouraging new re- keting.
tion Easements (PACE) program in the great opportunity to participate in e-
newable energy development by lim- Home Grown Cow’s features for
Working Lands Initiative, and the Buy Commerce, and to share with Home
iting the banking of large numbers of farmers include marketing, credit card
Local, Buy Wisconsin program. Grown Cow producers the benefits of
credits for use in future years. Nearly processing, order conveyance and
The Joint Finance Committee voted Farmers Union membership.
all states with an RPS have a limit on shipping facilitation. Both “Farmer”
15-1 to restore the Buy Local, Buy Homegrowncow.com is a Wiscon-
renewable credit banking through an and “Eater” are protected by Home
Wisconsin Program, and to fund it at sin-based web site that provides meat,
expiration date or some other mecha- Grown Cow’s payment “safety net”
90% of the funding level for the 2009- poultry and cheese producers with a
nism. which keeps consumers’ billing in-
2010 biennium. The committee also full-service e-commerce sales channel
Proposed Measure would Diminish formation safe and protects farmers
voted 16-0 to preserve the PACE pro- nationwide. It costs nothing for farm-
Utilities’ Annual Renewable Require- by ensuring customer commitment.
gram and to fund the first round of 16 ers to participate, is available to farm-
ment Farmers can also list pre-order items
PACE contracts from 2010 with up to ers without Internet access, and opens
Alas, Assembly Bill 146 would al- well ahead of time to help manage in-
$5.2 million from the Knowles-Nelson a national marketplace for farmers
low utilities to bank renewable energy ventory.
Stewardship Fund. The PACE program and consumers anywhere in the U.S.
credits without any time limit whatso- to come together.
will remain on the books for the future, ever. This means that a utility could Home Grown Cow is live and ac-
but the budget does not allocate any Home Grown Cow offers meat,
meet its annual renewable requirement tively recruiting farms to support –
funding for PACE contracts in 2011 or poultry and cheese producers the op-
by using credits for renewable energy hence the new relationship with Na-
2012 due to the current budget short- portunity to list their farms, include
that was generated years, or even de- tional Farmers Union. The demand
fall. a brief profile on their operation, list
cades, earlier. This defeats one of the is there and we need as many farm-
The next step: making sure that the their products, and set their own price
major purposes of having a renewable ers as possible looking to add to their
governor signs these provisions of the for direct purchase by consumers. It’s
portfolio standard, which is to ensure revenue stream and sell their products
budget proposal into law. Give the free for farmers to sign-up and farmers
that there will be a reasonably steady through Home Grown Cow, so we
governor’s office a call today – (608) can choose how much of the modest
market for renewable energy over the can begin marketing to consumers in
266-1212 – and ask that the governor service fee that is built into the retail
course of time. If there is one thing we earnest and successfully support the
support the Joint Finance Committee’s price is paid by the farmer and how
don’t need, it is energy markets that are whole group. Once we get going the
bipartisan recommendation to restore much is paid by the consumer.
even more volatile than they are now! number of farms and cheese produc-
the PACE program and the Buy Local, With consumers paying as much as
This bill will be scheduled for a ers that we welcome and support can
Buy Wisconsin program. $28.00/lb for beef in retail stores, and
hearing very soon. If you are interested be limitless.
Assembly Bill 146: Devaluing the a predicted $4.2 billion dollars to have
in testifying at the hearing, please con- been spent on food, beverages and pet
Renewable Energy Portfolio Stan- tact me at kslaughter@wisconsinfarm-
dard food online in 2010* there is growing
ersunion.com or 608-514-4541 and I demand from consumers everywhere
A bill has been introduced in the will let you know as soon as the hearing
Wisconsin Assembly that would seri- for food that comes directly from the Find Home Grown Cow at NFU’s Al-
is scheduled. All WFU members are farm. Studies also show that more than
ously diminish the existing state Re- liances page (www.nfu.org/about-nfu/al-
encouraged to call or email Assembly eight in ten consumers say they trust
newable Energy Portfolio Standard. liances)
representatives and ask them to oppose smaller scale farms to produce safe nu- *Global market review of online grocery
The practical effect of the bill would be Assembly Bill 146. The key message:
that renewable energy markets would tritious food**. Home Grown Cow is retailing –forecasts to 2014: Chap-
This bill will make renewable energy here to help family farms prevent their ter 4, Consumer dynamics, Jonathan
become more volatile, and very few markets less stable, and will discour-
new renewable energy projects would share of the retail dollar from shrink- Thomas. Just -Food. Bromsgrove
age the development of new renewable ing even more than it has over recent **Food and Farming 2004 Roper Public
be constructed in Wisconsin. energy sources in the state. Affairs/NOP World
decades and revive the once-common

3. WFU News | June2010
Fall 2011 Farmers union news wisconsinfarmersunion.com Page 3
Wisconsin Farmers Union asks legislature to reconsider budget
provision that undermines Credit Unions
L ast week the Joint Finance Committee passed a
measure that would make it easier to convert a
credit union directly to a bank. There were no public
members know that a vote on conversion is
taking place, and that they have the information
they need to cast an informed vote.
hearings on this proposal, nor were any credit unions The new provision only requires a simple
or credit union members given an opportunity to majority of those present at any given meeting
comment on the proposal. to vote in favor of conversion. It would allow
“This is a major law change that will undermine for a very rapid conversion from a credit
the stability of credit unions,” said Wisconsin Farmers union to a bank, without allowing time for
Union President Darin Von Ruden. “That’s why we’re members of the credit union to understand
asking lawmakers to remove this proposed change the implications of conversion, or even know
from the biennial budget, and take time to consider that the conversion is taking place. In short, it
whether the measure is in the best interest of the would facilitate the process of investor-owned Providing high quality organic
state.” banks taking over the state’s profitable credit
There are over 220 credit unions in the state of
certification and grassfed verification
unions.
Wisconsin, many of which are headquartered or have “Credit unions have always been an services to producers and processors
branches in rural areas and farming communities. excellent source of loans, financial education,
These communities are often under-served by and general support for Wisconsin’s farmers
investor-owned banks. “Credit unions are an important and rural residents,” said Von Ruden. “For
part of a diverse and competitive financial industry in these reasons, Wisconsin Farmers Union calls
PO Box 821
rural Wisconsin,” said Von Ruden. “We should not be upon members of the legislature to safeguard
122 W. Jefferson Street
making it easier for investor-owned banks to gobble the future of the state’s credit unions by Viroqua, WI 54665
up locally-owned credit unions.” removing the credit union conversion language
In cases where conversion from a credit union to from the omnibus budget package. Creating a 608-637-2526
a bank is appropriate, the existing methods under new method to disassemble Wisconsin’s credit Fax: 608-637-7032
current law are workable and have been successfully unions is unnecessary and unwise.” Email: mosa@mosaorganic.org
used by state credit unions in the past. Current state www.mosaorganic.org
law contains safeguards to ensure that credit union
Wisconsin Farmers Union neWs
A publication of the
Wisconsin Farmers Union
117 W. Spring Street
Chippewa Falls WI 54729
715-723-5561
www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
Newsletter edited by Amanda Kollwitz
& Cathy Statz
Direct all comments and questions to the
WFU state office.
Layout and design by John Balgaard
Bulk Rate postage paid at Eau Claire, WI
WFU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Janet Nelson Darin Von Ruden
District 1 President
715-455-1755 District 5
608-634-4695
Dennis Rosen
Secretary Patty Edelburg
District 2 District 6
715-265-4519 715-445-2003
Wayne Danielson Richard Keller
Treasurer District 7
District 3 608-437-5122
715-289-3660
W. Michael Slattery
Craig Myhre District 8
Vice President 920-863-2996
District 4
715-983-2167 Mark Liebaert
At-Large
715-398-5234
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Fall 2011
Did You Know?
Farmers Union Membership
Saves Money on
The Live Oak Tree-Farmers Hotel Stays
Union’s Organizational Structure There is now another way that your membership in Farmers Union benefits you
– a special savings of 20% at more than 6,000 hotels across the country.
By Nick Mahr the National Farmers Union. Next, Farmers Union has partnered with Wyndham Hotel Group to provide this discount to our members, a
Membership Coordinator another camper stands behind with discount that is not available to the general
her arms wide. These branches
G
public. Farmers Union members will receive a 20
rassroots. Member-driven. represent the state and local units. percent discount off the lowest regularly
Local. It seems every organi- Then another camper joins the tree available public rate. This means a savings even
zation and movement claims these with her hands out and waving. compared to services like Hotels.com and Expedia. And the discount extends well beyond Wyndham
values recently. But to Farmers Those waving hands represent the
branded hotels to all of the chains in the WHG system – including: Ramada Worldwide, Days Inn,
Union they are far more than the leaves. The leaves on the tree rep-
Wingate Inn, Howard Johnson, Travelodge, Super 8, Baymont Inn, Microtel Inns and Suites, Hawthorn
most recent buzz words. They rep- resent Farmers Union members, as
Suites and Knights Inn locations.
resent the structure of the organi- there are always young and new
zation, and have since its inception members to regenerate the orga- There are two easy ways to access this Farmers Union discount:
in 1902. nization. Finally, we add a camper
Rather than a top-down approach sitting down in front of our tree Online Toll Free
to activism, Farmers Union’s poli- to represent how Farmers Union Visit the National Farmers Union website at
877-670-7088
cies start with the members and policy is deeply rooted in rural www.NFU.org and look for the link under “Why
should I join” – or go directly to
gather strength and voice as they America. www.NFU.org/hotels
Each hotel chain will be available from the menu.
grow through the local, county, While it may not be practical to The discount code is provided when booking
Please call the State Office for the discount code at
800-272-5531
state, and national level. The Live pantomime an oak tree when asked online
Oak Tree, the emblem of the Farm- to explain how Farmers Union Advance reservations are required to guarantee the discounted rate.
ers Union, is an excellent symbol works, the analogy is useful. Espe-
of this struc- cially important is the idea of ener-
ture, and is ap- gy traveling in through the leaves,
propriate em- like ideas flow in from members.
blem for many Another helpful metaphor is that
other reasons. strength is drawn from the trunk, For more information contact the Wisconsin Farmers Union Office at 715-723-5561 or 800-272-5531.
This tree is much like how National Farmers
predominantly Union provides a unified political
found in the force that positively affects nation-
South, espe- al and international agricultural Hard Cheeses
cially in Texas, policy. Cottage Cheeses
where Farmers A great example of our com- Sour Creams
Union originated. Live Oak trees bined strength is the recent change Dairy Dips
do not lose all their leaves in the allowing approved state-inspected Yogurts
winter and their leaves stay green. plants to sell meat across state and more.
This emblem also demonstrates lines. Individual members of a
how the organization gathers en- local unit noticed a problem and Farmer-owned for over 100 Years.
ergy from the individual members, proposed solutions. Their proposal Converting rBST-free* and certified-Organic**
represented by the leaves, and gained support from the state and milk from our member-owners into
channels that into a strong national national organization. By work- value-added dairy food products.
organization. ing in cooperation with our state *No significant difference has been shown between milk from rBST-treated or non rBST-treated cows.
**Certified Organic by Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA).
At Farmers Union summer and national organization, those
camps, a popular way of teaching individual members were able to
this structure is to have the campers accomplish change. Like the Live Follow us on
play the parts of the tree. Starting Oak Tree, Farmers Union is alive Facebook and Twitter
with one child standing tall with and growing, just as the organi-
her hands at her sides, we explain zation’s founders hoped it always
how the trunk of the tree represents would be.

5. WFU News | June2010
Fall 2011 Farmers union news wisconsinfarmersunion.com Page 5
NFU Fall Fly-in
Scholarship Opportunity
N ational Farmers Union is organizing a Fall Legislative Fly-In on Septem-
ber 12-14, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Fly-ins allow our members to gather
in the nation’s capital and help acquaint members of Congress with the chal-
lenges family farmers and ranchers currently face across rural America.
These visits provide an excellent opportunity for producers to tell lawmak-
ers firsthand how current government policy has an impact on them and others
in their area. Fly-in participants can share a personal story and put a human
face on how decisions in Washington, D.C. affect both producers and consum-
ers across the United States.
To apply for a Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) Fly-In scholarship, appli-
cants must be a WFU member and a first-time fly-in participant. Those inter-
ested should send a 200-250 word essay on why they would like to attend the
NFU fly-in and email the essay, along with your name, address, and telephone
number to info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com with a subject of “2011 Fall Fly-
in Scholarship” or mail to the WFU State Office, c/o Fly-In Scholarship, 117
West Spring Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54701.
The winner(s) of the WFU Fly-In Scholarship will be expected to report on
their experience at the WFU State Convention in Wausau, Wis., on January
27-29, 2012.

6. Page 6 wisconsinfarmersunion.com Farmers union news WFU News | June 2010
Fall 2011
WFU Welcomes Summer Camp Staff
By Cathy Statz tration and information systems student at UW
Education Director Eau Claire, and was a key staff person for dairy
breakfasts last year.
Char Meier of Cross Plains is back as our
S chool is getting out and
summer is coming in,
so sign up for camp fun
Camp Nurse, and Noel Capra of Chippewa Falls
and Joan Stuart of Colfax are returning as Camp
Cooks. We’re also pleased to have a number
at WFU Kamp Kenwood! of Senior Campers assisting as Counselors-In-
We’ll continue to register Training during the younger camps and out-
campers throughout the summer, but space is reach events; Kaia Rubin of Madison and Sarah
and Big Brothers Big Sisters to our program
limited, so send in your forms today. Henderson of Eau Claire will be helping out at
this summer. Maddie Gehrig, a psychology and
Are you ready to introduce the Farmers Union various points during the season.
Spanish major at the University of Minnesota
camp experience to younger kids in the fam- We are welcoming a number of new staff this
Morris, is looking forward to returning to her
ily, or want to enjoy a little time away with the year. After having spent many years as a camper,
native Chippewa Falls to join us as well.
grandkids? Sign up for Family Camp! Join us Louie Fisher of Stockholm will be serving as a
We have a great camp staff with varied skills
August 12-13, immediately following the Ju- counselor. Jesse Davis and Kristen Yeager both
and talents this summer! Look for us at dairy
nior 2 Camp. This casual overnight experience learned about Farmers Union Camp while vol-
breakfasts and other outreach events around the
is a great way to introduce younger children and unteering at Kamp Kenwood with the Alpha Phi
state, and we hope to see many of you at Kamp
grandchildren to the tradition of summer camp. Omega service fraternity of at UW Eau Claire.
Kenwood!
Cost for Family Camp is $65 for one adult and Jesse is from Green Bay and is studying science
up to two elementary-aged children; addition- and Spanish. Kristen, who will serve as our camp Follow us on
al adults $25 each; additional youth $15 each. lifeguard, is an education major from Wausau Facebook and Twitter
Printable camp registration forms can be found focusing on science and history. UW River Falls
in the newsletter, online at www.wisconsinfarm- student Tim Emahiser from Plymouth, Minne-
ersunion.com or can be requested from the WFU sota will bring his experience with Cub Scouts
office.
We are happy to welcome back
some of last year’s summer camp
staff, as well as to introduce some
new counselors.
Returning as Assistant Camp
Director is Nick Mahr of Stanley.
Nick has also been working for
WFU as membership coordinator.
He is a former camper and Senior
Youth Advisory Council member,
and has served on staff at the NFU
All-States Leadership Camp in
Bailey, Colorado.
Joining him are fellow Assistant
Camp Directors Krist Kvalheim
and Mitch Salzwedel, both of Sun
Prairie. Krist is finishing a term
of student teaching in ag educa-
tion, and Mitch is joining us after
a late May paddling trip to Ontario
related to his geology/hydrology/
environmental studies work. Both
are students at UW River Falls and
members of the Collegiate Farmers
Union there. Also returning to staff
is Allison Krosnoski of Glenwood
City. Allison is a business adminis-

7. WFU News | June2010
Fall 2011
Wisconsin Farmers Union
2011 Summer Camp Schedule
Kamp Kenwood
Farmers union news
www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
2011 Kamp Kenwood RegistRation
Camper Name: Camp Session (circle): Jr 1/JH 1 Jr 2 Jr 3 JH 2 SEN ACORN FAM
Gender (circle): M F Age at camp start date: Birthdate: High School Graduation Year:
Camper Email: Cabin Buddy (optional):
Parent(s): Parent Email:
wisconsinfarmersunion.com
Day Phone: Eve Phone: Cell:
Address/City/State/Zip:
Diet (circle): Vegetarian Vegan Other Accommodation (please contact us) Household (circle): Farm Rural Small Town Urban
Are you a member of a co-op and/or credit union? (Please list): How did you learn about us?
Amount Enclosed (include at least ½ of camp fee, PLUS WFU family membership ($30) paid in full for non-members):
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Remainder to be paid by ():  Parent (before or at camp)  County FU  Co-op (provide name):

8. Page 8 wisconsinfarmersunion.com Farmers union news WFU News | June 2010
Fall 2011
Get on the (Biodiesel) Bus!
W isconsin Farmers Union, in con-
junction with National Farmers
Union and Minnesota and South Da-
in Sun Prairie, Virent Energy Systems
in Madison, and more. Whether you
have a biofuels business idea your-
June 4 June 17-19 kota Farmers Union, will be hosting self or are just curious what biofuels
Jackson county Dairy Breakfast miDWest reneWaBLe energy fair a “Renewable Energy Road Show” are all about, this tour is for you! The
eric anD Lori PruDLick famiLy farm custer (east of steVens Point) on July 1, 2011. Tour participants tour will start and end in Madison, but
W16657 us HWy 10, osseo June 18
Portage county June Dairy BruncH will have the chance to visit farms there will also be the option to hop on
June 4 skinner Dairy farm and businesses in Wisconsin that are the bus at Richland Center.
Vernon county Dairy Breakfast 4909 cLoVer rD, Junction city producing and using biodiesel and
steVe anD Joann HumfeLD farm other bio-based transportation fuels. Interested? Contact Kara Slaughter
(Wfu memBers) June 18
e4798 stafsLien Lane, cHaseBurg La crosse county Dairy Breakfast The event will be a great chance for for more information or to sign up:
LasH LanD Dairy farmers, researchers, entrepreneurs, kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.
June 4 W1968 DaVis creek rD, minDoro and public officials to exchange ideas com; 608-514-4541.
Barron county Dairy Breakfast on how to move the bio-based econ-
Brent/tara young & DarryL/ June 19
BarBara young farm LoyaL ffa aLumni Dairy Breakfast omy forward. It will also be a lot of Renewable Energy Road Show:
552 9½ -10½ street, DaLLas PauL Bugar trucking FUN! There is no cost to participate Date: July 1, 2011
W2944 state HWy 98, LoyaL in the tour, and lunch and snacks are Time: 8 AM to 3:30 PM
June 5 included. (end time is approximate)
maratHon county Dairy Breakfast June 19 Cost: FREE, due to generous
sam anD Jen Zimmermann farm marsHfieLD ffa aLumni Dairy Breakfast The tour will feature visits to Or-
support from sponsors.
e2259 county rD Q, ringLe seeHafer acres ganic Valley in La Farge, Derr Farms
m243 HWy 97, marsHfieLD
June 5
stratforD ffa aLumni June Dairy Breakfast June 25
country aire BaLLroom oZaukee county Breakfast on tHe farm
corner of HWy P anD HWy 97, stratforD Jim anD sHerri meLicHar farm
3990 WiLLoW Ln, Port WasHington
June 10
Breakfast in tHe VaLLey July 11
ec exPo center tayLor county Day camP would like to invite you to
5530 fairVieW DriVe, eau cLaire meDforD “A Summer Happening”
June 11 July 15
Dane county Breakfast on tHe farm maratHon county Day camP Sunday, August 14
Haag famiLy farm maratHon Park, Wausau
6868 BuetHin roaD, Dane
July 13-17 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
June 11 nortHern Wisconsin state fair
PoLk-Burnett eLectric co-oP cHiPPeWa faLLs
73rD annuaL meeting WFU Kamp Kenwood
unity scHooL July 29 19161 79th Ave. - Chippewa Falls
1908 HWy 46, BaLsam Lake Dane county farmers union Day camP
11am-3Pm, manLey farm Barn
June 11 2144 cty t, sun Prairie
sauk county Dairy Breakfast WFU’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural
kinnamon riDge Dairy July 30 communities and all people through educational opportunities will be
s3175 WHite rD, reeDsBurg kickaPoo country fair visible through the increased awareness of sustainable agriculture and by
organic VaLLey HeaDQuarters exploring energy options and practical solutions to our everyday
June 12 one organic Way, La farge challenges.
stanLey-BoyD tHorP ffa Dairy Breakfast
JoHn anD Laurie Jo LeWanDoWski farm August 14 “A Summer Happening” will provide a day of family fun activities,
n 14085 tieman aVe (cty rD n), tHorP Wfu summer HaPPening education and clean living options for residents across the state at WFU’s
kamP kenWooD Kamp Kenwood, located next to Lake Wissota in Chippewa County.
June 12
st. croix farmers union famiLy Picnic August 15
J-c croes farm Dane county farmers union
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June Dairy Month Quiz
(answers located on page 15)
5. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 3 cups of low-fat or
fat-free milk and milk products every day. On average, how many servings of
milk products do Americans eat daily?
Compiled by Diane Tiry with the help of www.moomilk.com/moo-milk-quiz and A) 2 B) 1.5 C) 1
the University of Illinois Extension Website.
1. How many pounds of milk does a cow produce in one month? 6. How many gallons of milk does the average American drink each year?
A) 1,800 pounds B) 3,000 pounds C) 2,100 pounds A) 5 B) 19 C) 31
2. How many glasses of milk does a cow produce each day? 7. How many girls, ages 9-13, do NOT get enough calcium every day?
A) 45 B) 90 C) 180 A) 1 out of 10 B) 5 out of 10 C) 9 out of 10
3. Which cow breed weighs the most? 8. Which cheese is the most widely purchased and consumed in the world?
A) Jersey B) Brown Swiss C) Holstein A) Mozzarella B) Swiss C) Cheddar
4. Calcium is widely available in milk and milk products like cheese and yogurt 9. Super Bowl Sunday rates as the number one day for consumption of:
as well as in dark green leafy vegetables like kale. How many servings of kale A) Cheese curds B) Pizza C) Ham and cheese sandwiches
would you have to eat to get about the same calcium from a glass of milk? 10. More than __________ new dairy products are introduced every year.
A) 3 B) 1 C) 5 A) 1000 B) 10 C) 100
11. America’s favorite ice cream flavor is:
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12. Plastic milk bottles were first introduced in the United States in:
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Fall 2011
Replacing the “buffer” created by world’s starving and hungry
with a grain buffer
By: Daryll Ray & Harwood Schaffer the issue in the light of the 2007-8 price spike reduction comes not from cattle feeding and
and the subsequent developments leading up to ethanol production, but from reducing the ef-
T he issue of high and volatile agricultural a second price spike in early 2011.”
commodity prices and its causes and im-
Africa’s Calling, In the has
The paper makes it clear that the world
pacts has been the subject of numerous publi- buffer stocks one way or the other. pe-
fective demand of people who are living on the
margin of food insecurity. These numbers do
not include the 800 plus million food insecure
Will You Answer?
cations and meetings over the last three years riod before 1996—China is another story— who are consistently excluded from purchas-
including Dakar Agricole 2011, a meeting that governments in developed countries held re- ing grain because they lack the funds to do
we spoke of in last week’s column. Before serve stocksNCBA Farmer-to-Farmer Program
NFU is working with the of storable grains which became so or the resources necessary to produce their
to send American farmers & agribusiness professionals to
continuing with our discussion of that meet- available to the market at times when the price own food.
ing, we would like to establish a foundation agricultural development projects in Senegal
do 2-3 week exceeded some pre-determined level. This re- As McCreary says, “The dynamic is [mor-
for that discussion by reviewing a paper writ- The Program is sponsored by the U.S.needs of the
and Niger. lease of grain met the demand Agency for ally] unacceptable.”
International Development.
ten for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, The pa- consumers and calmed jittery markets, head- After going through a systematic analysis of
per, “Protecting the Food Insecure in Volatile ing off a spike like those seen in expenses.
The Program pays all assignment-related 2007-8 and the reasons why crop markets are vulnerable
International Markets,” was authored by Ian early 2011. Volunteers should not have to to volatility, especially as trade increases, Mc-
McCreary, an economist and former director With the eliminationof their own money inan
pay any of these policies and Creary argues for different stock policies for
order to participate.
of the Canadian Wheat Board. By way of dis- increase in international agricultural trade, Mc- different grains:
closure, Daryll received and commented on an Creary writes, “as Interested? and consumption
production E-mail NFU at ■ “Maize/Corn - a biofuel set aside program
earlier draft of the paper. mmiller@nfudc.org.
increases, poor and vulnerable people become is suggested. Either through variable mandates
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a coali- the buffer for an ever larger pool of cereal pro- or by bidding production off the market, assur-
Farmer-to-Farmer
tion of all of the major Canadian churches. The duction and consumption.” ances must be provided to the global economy
paper was commissioned because the churches The buffer stock that once was a storable that biofuel production will be adjusted when
were “alarmed at the realization that sudden grain has now Volunteer Program at
become a buffer stock of peo- food supplies become critically tight.
food price spikes had the potential to cast mil- ple who are moved out of theNFU/NCBA
demand market ■ “Wheat - a coordinated fixed quantity
lions of people into chronic food insecurity.” whenever the price is beyond their reach. The multilateral reserve representing 1-2% of glob-
They believed that “such price induced food buffer stock now has a human face. And that al use is recommended.
crises quickly overwhelm any of the gains face is hundreds of millions of people who ■ “Rice - small regional reserves are recom-
made by the recent decades of effort to reduce are marginally food-secure and can become mended. Rice is thinly traded and there would
hunger in developing countries.” food insecure any time the price rises out of not be confidence that a reserve centrally held
Specifically, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank their reach. Demand is reduced and the major by exporters would be available to all in the
“saw the need to research the
issue of reserves, in particular,
the history of cereal stock lev-
els since the Second World War.
Early in this sixty year period
there were deliberate food re-
Planting the Seeds of Cooperation...
serve policies in place, initial- Half a World Away Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer
ly as part of the International Program at NFU/NCBA
Wheat Agreement, and later as
part of the domestic policies of NFU is working with the NCBA Farmer-to-
the US and the European Com- Farmer Program to send American farmers and
munity. In addition, many devel- agribusiness professionals to do 2-3 week agri-
oping countries also maintained cultural development projects in Senegal and
food reserves. All of these poli- Niger. The Program is sponsored by the U.S.
cies were changed in the 1980s Agency for International Development. Volun-
and it had been widely accepted teers work with farmers, producer groups, rural
that such policies are no longer businesses, and service providers to develop
appropriate. Without prejudg- local capacity necessary to enhance food secu-
ing the case, [the Foodgrains rity, increase incomes and economic growth,
Bank has] sought to re-examine and address environmental and natural re-
source management challenges.
The Program pays all assignment-related
expenses. Volunteers should not have to pay

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event of tight supplies.” cutting off ethanol production may be the logi- lack of effectiveness of a properly implement-
He concludes the Executive Summary: “Re- cal first step, we think over the longer term it ed buffer-stock instrument. While it would be
serve policy, improved information and trans- makes sense to have a corn reserve sufficient to difficult to eliminate all political influence, an
parency, and fair trade rules are only a subset stabilize corn markets without shutting off the independent federal-reserve-like board would
of the planks required to improve global food production of biofuels. If corn production in be in a better position to head-off the gradual
security. A new Food Assistance Convention the years ahead turns out to respond to the cur- dilution of purpose that plagued US attempts
will still be required to guarantee a minimum rent high price signals with increases as large in the past, especially the Farmer Owned Grain
amount of food for emergencies and other set- as it appears they could be, that would be an Reserve.
tings where food assistance is appropriate. ideal time to set aside a reserve stock of corn.
“Donors should continue to accept the price The same holds true for the other grains and the
risk of commitments under a new Food Assis- filling of a reserve in a year of high production
tance Convention and support stockholding to would have a stabilizing impact on prices that
cover their risks. farmers receive.
“Public sector investment in productivity for The best insurance against excessive volatil-
smallholder agriculture is also required to in- ity is to reinstitute a buffer-stock program suf-
crease the resilience of agriculture globally. ficient to assure all grain users of a stable flow
“However, none of these food security pro- of the products they need. Farmers can be pro-
grams can be expected to be successful if ce- tected by instituting a price band that is wide
real prices continue the erratic volatility of the enough to give the market plenty of room to Daryll E. Ray holds the Blasingame Chair
of Excellence in Agricultural Policy, Institute of
past four years.” respond to normal changes in supply and de-
Agriculture, University of Tennessee, and is the
In the end, he also identifies the need to ad- mand while enabling farmers around the world Director of UT’s Agricultural Policy Analysis
dress the core issue of price volatility. the opportunity to earn a livelihood from their Center (APAC). Harwood D. Schaffer is a Re-
We agree. Where we differ from McCreary work. search Assistant Professor at APAC. (865) 974-
is in the size of the reserves and the use of price To us, previous shortcomings of buffer re- 7407; Fax: (865) 974-7298; dray@utk.edu and
bands and release prices. While in the short-run serves were due more to political sabotage than hdschaffer@utk.edu; http://www.agpolicy.org.
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Fall 2011
Fresh from Farm to Table
By Amy Czerniak
Buyer’s advantage with Dakota
Pride Cooperative
F armers markets are places consum-
ers can purchase directly from the
producer with no middleman to com-
Price, quality and quantity key factors in success
plicate matters. The two original goals
of farmers markets, to bring fresh
fruits and vegetables to consumers and
L ess than 12 years ago, a brand
new cooperative was created
to market specialty spring wheats
The 2010 crop production from
Dakota Pride included hard white
spring wheat and non-GMO soy-
to support small family farms, still re- Wisconsin has a strong background through the North Dakota Mill and beans. “One of the most unique ser-
main the base behind current markets. in farmers markets. The Dane County Elevator. Within the first five years, vices we offer is identity preservation
Recent years have shown an increase in Farmers Market is the largest in the na- the co-op experienced steady growth and traceability,” said Barth. “Each
the amount of people selling and shop- tion and has been rated as a top market and started working on building an product’s identity is protected from
ping at Wisconsin’s farmers markets. by both Good Housekeeping and Food international sales market. Two years the producer to the end user. Assign-
Why? and Wine. There is a waiting list of ago, Dakota Pride had their first soy- ment of lot number by product origin
On average, food travels 1500 miles nearly five years to become a vendor bean sale to Japan. This year, Dakota allows for detailed production, stor-
from field to kitchen. Buying locally at the Dane County market, but that
Pride Cooperative will export 10,000 age and processing information to
reduces energy emissions that other- doesn’t mean you can’t get involved or
wise occur in the transportation of that bushels of soybeans and has attract- accompany each shipment. This de-
begin your own local farmers market in
food. Some people think more consum- ed over 200 member-producers with tailed history of product production
your local area. Because the number of
ers have become aware of the benefits people wishing to sell goods is grow- over 100,000 acres available for pro- offers consumers the ultimate assur-
of purchasing locally grown food due ing, waiting lists are fairly common, duction. ance of food safety. It allows the con-
to the recent attention the media has but may make it easier to find vendors Executive Director Leland “Judge” sumer to track their food.”
been giving to local and organic pro- if you’re interested in starting your own Barth explained, “Dakota Pride Co- The Identity Ag processing facility
duce. The idea of eating healthier is market. In the past ten years, the num- operative is a cooperative of farmers in Bloomer opened on Sept. 1, 2010
certainly being promoted and markets ber of farmers markets in the U.S. has growing the highest quality, identity- and is uniquely designed to handle
make it easier to put that idea into prac- increased from 2,863 to 6,132. preserved grains in the world. Right the Dakota Pride Coop business with
tice. Farmers markets give consumers Increasing interest has been fueled now, we have non-GMO soybeans, specialized sorting and handling
not only the opportunity to get to know by technology that makes it easier to hard spring wheat and hard white equipment. The Bloomer location
producers on a personal level, they also find, start, and promote farmers mar- spring wheat. We’re focusing on dif- specializes in soybeans and gluten
give assurance of food quality and pre- kets. Go to www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP ferent things and will provide market free. Most important, Identity Ag
serve the local food heritage. to learn more about the Farmers Mar- specialty crops grown by co-op mem- Processing is dedicated to processing
Reducing the amount of processed ket Promotion Program, which was bers based on buyer specifications.” non-genetically modified commodi-
food in the diet has been found to im- created to promote sales directly from He went on to say that the coop- ties.
prove health. Food is more nutritious producers to consumers in agricultural erative is attempting to build a suc- Barth concluded, “There’s defi-
and tastes better when it is fresh. The markets. FMPP awarded over $4.5 mil- cessful track record with Japan first, nitely a future need and a strong mar-
existence of farmers markets means lion in grants in 2009. Additional sup- which will help to open up potential ket for growers to be successful using
the general public has better access to port and information can be found at markets in other countries like Korea Dakota Pride. We’re hoping to offer
healthful, quality foods. Markets also www.farmersmarketcoalition.org. and Taiwan. production contracts as our interna-
promote sustainability, which is de- Currently, members are able to tional relationships are strengthened.
fined by Madison’s Research, Educa- Other websites to check out:
www.homegrowncow.com grow a wide variety of crops includ- It’s an exciting time looking at our
tion, Action, and Policy on Food Group
www.farmfreshatlas.org ing: wheat, soybeans, barley, oats, projected growth. ”
(REAP) as the methods of growing and
distribution “that protect the environ- www.localharvest.org peas, flax, canola and durum. Dakota Are you interested in joining Da-
ment and support a high quality of life www.localdirt.org Pride will work with buyers to select kota Pride Cooperative? We are look-
in the communities in which food is www.anythingwisconsin.com/farmers the ingredient characteristics needed ing for farmers who currently raise
produced, processed, and distributed.” markets.htm to produce a profitable end product. soybeans that may be interested in
Selling goods at farmers markets www.wisconline.com/attractions/ The co-op will identify varieties of raising about 50 acres of non-GMO
provides a supplemental income for farmersmarkets.html grains and/or oilseeds that buyers food grade soybeans in 2012 for de-
vendors. Large, commercial farms have www.reapfoodgroup.org want. The buyer will then be guar- livery to Identity Ag Processing in
overshadowed family farms for years, anteed the highest level of identity Bloomer, WI. We want to help these
but buying produce directly from ven- *Amy Czerniak is a Collegiate Farmers preservation. Producers will grow to producers with raising the proper va-
Union member attending UW La Crosse with a
dors at the market supports their liveli- major in communications. She grew up in the
buyer specifications and guarantee riety, applying the proper agronomic
hood. Studies have found that money Taylor County Farmers Union Juniors, received quality from planting through deliv- practices for their area, and walking
spent in the community tends to stay the Farmers Union Torchbearer Award and was ery. The cooperative will clean, store them thru the entire process of har-
in the community, stimulating the local elected to both the WFU and National Farm- and ship all crops using either the vesting, storage and delivery. If this is
economy. Some studies even estimate ers Union Youth Advisory Councils. A former
Identity Ag Processing plant in Cass- something that you would like more
WFU camp staff member, Amy was selected as
that when buying local, 85 to 90 cents one of two individuals nationwide to serve as a leton, N.D. or Bloomer, WI. information on, please contact Judge
of each dollar will likely remain in the 2011 summer intern with the National Farmers Barth at 701-220-9418.
state. Union office in Washington, DC.