agriculture – St. Croix 360

An apple farmer by day, conservation champion for a lifetime

Jim Birkholz of Chisago County has had a major impact on St. Croix River region stewardship.

Funding allows sustainable agriculture organization to hire coordinator to connect farmers and consumers.

Learn more about bringing the voice of rural Wisconsin to Madison and protecting local control over factory farms.

Breeze Dairy CEO says company has nothing to hide and aims to earn a skeptical community’s trust.

Two experts in protecting and restoring clean water talk about recent efforts in the region.

Legislation would have prevented communities from passing any protections from large-scale livestock operations.

Neighbors say polluting past and their concerns were ignored in approving application.

Ruling allows DNR to continue requiring pollution permits for large-scale livestock operations.

State supports farmers to protect local waters and improve soil health.

Local farmers offer goods as well as music, coffee, and more in St. Croix Falls greenhouse.