4-H Academy More Than Just Fun And Trade Shows Amplify WI Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Biodiesel is growing in the Midwest, and Illinois is a primary example. The folks accelerating biodiesel programs just south of us also want to see Wisconsin expand biodiesel usage. Stephanie Hoff was recently in Illinois and Chicagoland with Clean Fuels Alliance America, looking at the whole chain of biodiesel production from the beans getting dropped off at the plant to riding on a boat on the Chicago River that runs on biodiesel. The state has tax incentives for using biodiesel, and it’s also helping advance sustainability goals. Pete Probst is the president of Indiginous Energy, which is a renewable energy consultant, working with groups like the Illinois Soybean Association and the Chicago Park District. Pete tells Stephanie Hoff that he loves renewable diesel so much, he rigged up his own ride back in the day to run on used cooking oil. He also talks about his role helping members of the B20 Club -- a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff and the American Lung Association. It supports fleets running on biodiesel blends of 20 percent or higher.
More showers possible today, but it's the wind you'll likely notice. That's the update from Stu Muck.

Summer camp is something many kids look forward to. While the initial goal might be just having fun, it doesn't hurt to include some educational experiences too. Ben Jarboe finds out about the 4-H Summer Academy. It offers attendees a variety of track-based activities, seminars, campus tours, performances, and hands-on experiences. Summer Academy will be held at the UW-Madison Campus, where youth and adult chaperones will stay at Sellery Residence hall. Youth will be participating in a wide variety of track-based activities and seminars. They will be able to visit different locations on Campus and in Madison. They will also have the opportunity to hear from speakers, watch a performance from the 4-H Drama Company, and participate in a variety of fun hands-on activities! Polk County 4-H Agent, Lindsay Spindler, about why she's excited to be a part of the event.
The spirit of June Dairy celebrations is crossing in waves across the state, but what about taking the enthusiasm outside the state? In this edition of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin discussion, Pam Jahnke finds out about the value that trade shows bring to dairy producers. Samantha Castro is the Director - Buyer Missions & Trade Shows at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. The volume of people and decision makers that can be reached at one trade show helps move the needle on product placement and ingredient inclusion for a lot of Wisconsin dairy processors. She explains how they use limited trade floor space to make sure they're involving Wisconsin cheesemakers in telling the story. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

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