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WI Man Has Green Thumb For Growing Record Setting Fruits/Veggies
A man in Wisconsin has an interesting food hobby where he grows recording setting size fruits and vegetables. The majority of the residents in Wisconsin will grow fruits and vegetables as an extra food source for their families, plus to save money. Of course, you have the farmers whose job it is to grow them to sell. There is one more category.
Wisconsin family farms increasingly relying on off-farm employment to supplement income
The economic relationship between Wisconsin family farms and the rural communities that surround them is changing. UW-Madison agricultural and applied economics professor Steve Deller said that smaller farms are struggling to generate enough income to support themselves, so families are more often turning to off-farm employment to help pay the bills. Deller said this represents a reversal from the historical dynamic of the farm, where the agricultural operations were supporting...
Wisconsin making tests easier to pass is a big problem for students
Setting passing scores on state assessments might seem like a mundane task, but it plays a crucial role in ensuring student success. Why is this important? The scores students earn on these assessments provide the only objective measure for parents about their child's academic performance — whether they are performing at, below or above grade level. In many states, students who score below the passing threshold receive additional support, resources and interventions to help them improve. Unfortunately, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has compromised...
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