Here Comes The Blue And Gold - Plus Food Bank Demand Soars

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

The Wisconsin State FFA Convention is on the way! Jill Welke talks with WI State FFA President, Mary Schrieber and State Sentinel, Brooke Wittrock, about the big event.
Summer brings new challenges to state food banks. Stephanie Hoff talks with Jackie Anderson the new executive director at Feeding Wisconsin. With school out, many families turn to their local food pantry for assistance. Wisconsin families have a shortage of $450 million and 116 million meals that they have to make up on their own.
Wet weather has more farmers shopping online for equipment they can use to finish planting. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group explains the pattern to Pam Jahnke. Paid for by Steffes Group.
Whether its a round of golf, a soccer match or your kids baseball game - you're probably not paying much attention to the surface under your feet. Will Kenne, Director of Operations of the Madison Mallard, is definitely paying attention to it for you. Charitee Seebecker finds out more about what it takes to keep those playing fields in top shape for the athletes and sports fans that enjoy them.

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