Meet Mick Homb From FarmFirst And 'Top Chef Effect' Continues

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Mick Hombs begrudgingly took over as General Manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. He's been a part of the milk procurement team since 2019, and was happy to stay in that role. Now, he's using his expertise to move the cooperative forward. He chats with Pam Jahnke.

Canadian rail workers are threatening to strike, putting all of agriculture on notice. They say they're working shorthanded everywhere leading to safety concerns.

It's one of the earliest seasons ever for Wisconsin asparagus! Nathan Bula of Adams is busy harvesting his 24 acres of asparagus. He talks with Charitee Seebecker about the season so far.

The "Top Chef" effect is still at play for Wisconsin agriculture and restaurants. Pam Jahnke visits with Rachel Kerr, Senior Branding Marketing Specialist for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. She says they worked with Travel Wisconsin to bring the show to the state.

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