Meat Processor Shortages Impact Venison Donations

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation begins their 103rd annual meeting in WI Dells. Although he may not be along for the convention, American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall, will be paying attention to policy developments in America's Dairyland. Bob Bosold visits with Duvall about early developments in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Deer hunters in Wisconsin are a generous bunch. More than 1,200 deer have been donated to the DNR Deer Donation Program which delivers venison to food pantries across the state. Eric Lobner, DNR Wildlife Management Bureau Director, says the big challenge is getting the venison processed!

With that in mind, this week UW-Platteville announced that they'll be launching two courses in an effort to attract high school and beginning collegiate students into meat processing careers. Professor Kristi Eiseman is leading the project in Platteville.

The current president of the WI FarmBureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturist Program has absolutely no background in agriculture or farming. Bob Nash from Ozaukee County found his path to agriculture by exhibiting neighbors' cattle through 4-H. That's how it began. The passion he found for agriculture and the agricultural community he's become a part of led him to the YFA position. He reflects on his year as president with Pam Jahnke.

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