Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center announces grand opening

MANITOWOC - After eight years of planning and dreaming, the vision set forth by a committed board of directors, staff and volunteers will become a reality when the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center (Farm Wisconsin) opens its doors this summer.

...Nic Schoenberger, Farm Wisconsin board vice president continued, “As a farmer, I am most pleased with Farm Wisconsin’s focus on agriculture and conservation. The land is our most important asset. The evolution of farm practices to minimize environmental impact is a great story.”...   ...more

Ken Notes: I support our small farmers, I even support our big farmers. It is the huuuuuge farms or CAFO`s I take issue with. These lots produce more waste than a large city and treat it using the same methods as a small farm except with exponentially higher concentrations presenting a real risk to our waterways, wells, and public water treatment systems. I hope the new center explores better options for handling this waste and treating the effluent.