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Farm First 2025 Scholarship Winners!
Celebrating Our 2025 Scholarship Winners! FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Scholarships. These hardworking students represent the next generation of leaders in agriculture and beyond, and we’re honored to support their education. Congratulations to: Now Accepting Applications for 2026! If you’re pursuing higher education and have ties to the…
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How the Slowey Family Farm Fosters Neighborly Bonds Through an Annual Tradition
Every summer for the past 24 years, the Slowey family of Westfield, Wisconsin, has hosted a “Neighborhood Party” on their farm as a way to thank the community and build strong relationships with their neighbors. What started in 2001 with just 75 guests has grown into a major annual event, drawing nearly 400 attendees from…
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Connecting Through Conversation: A Wisconsin Farmer’s Plea for Rural Mental Health
Josh Steiner, a dairy farmer in Monroe, Wisconsin, is a strong advocate for open communication in rural communities, especially concerning mental health. This conviction stems from his own profound personal tragedy: the loss of a child due to a rare pregnancy complication. During that difficult time, Steiner admits he “put that mental fence up,” isolating…
