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For Minnesota farmers and livestock producers experiencing times of stress due to business and financial challenges, Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers a reminder of free, confidential tools that are available to help. You are not alone! mda.state.mn.us/about/mnfarmer…

May is Mental Health Month! The Wisconsin's Farmer Wellness Program has free, confidential resources and services available to farmers and their families who need support in navigating stress, depression, and anxiety. Healthy farmers = healthy farms. datcp.wi.gov/.../FarmerMent….

This #EarthDay, celebrate a win for Minnesota’s waters. Our state is a national leader in tracking pesticides—in the lakes, rivers, and streams we all depend on. Discover how Minnesota is leading the way: mda.state.mn.us

Join DATCP Secretary Romanski and the 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow in celebrating Earth Day. Thank you to Wisconsin farmers for being stewards of the state’s land and water resources. 🪴

Lineman Appreciation Day 2026 is Saturday, April 18 an – opportunity to throw a spotlight on the brave and highly-trained professionals who work around the clock to keep the power going.

Last chance! Register by 5 p.m. today to reserve your spot for the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives Cooperative Roots Training. uwcc.wisc.edu/training-new-e…

Cooperative Network (CN) was on hand Thursday as WI Gov. Tony Evers signed bills into law that were championed by CN during the recent Legislative Session, including SB 783 (expanding the CDL grant program) and AB 679 (increasing overweight road limits). (Rick Hummell photo)

Final call . . . registration ends Friday, April 3 Join cooperative leaders from across Minnesota when we come together April 14, 2026 for Cooperative Network’s annual Minnesota Co-op Day at the Capitol. cooperativenetwork.growthzoneapp.com/ap/EmailViewer…

Your voice matters...register today! Join cooperative leaders from across Minnesota when we come together April 14, 2026 for Cooperative Network’s annual Minnesota Co-op Day at the Capitol grassroots lobbying event. More info/registration: cooperativenetwork.coop/event/2026-min…

Cooperative Network is excited to present “AI’s Biggest Questions, Myths, and Mysteries,” a virtual workshop designed to help answer some of AI’s biggest questions, myths, and mysteries. The workshop will be held April 8, 2026. More info: cooperativenetwork.coop/event/ais-bigg…

Check out our latest issue of Cooperative Focus, a biannual magazine featuring news and feature stories about Cooperative Network members and the greater cooperative community. cooperativenetwork.coop/wp-content/upl…

Today, March 24, 2026, is National Ag Day — a great time to thank farmers for all they do. MDA Commissioner @thommypetersen and @GovTimWalz joined @MNFarmBureau President Dan Glessing to proclaim today as Agriculture Day in Minnesota. More at agday.org. #AgDay26

“This National Ag Day, take pride in our state’s agricultural heritage and its continued success. From producers and manufacturers to distributors and consumers, I encourage every Wisconsinite to celebrate March 24 by purchasing local, Wisconsin-made products." - Sec. Romanski

Happy National Agriculture Day! We salute those that help feed the country and are thankful for all they do! #agriculture #NationalAgDay #Farmers

A reminder that the Minnesota Dept. of Ag's Farm & Rural Helpline is here to help. Trained counselors can help you find local health and mental health services, financial assistance programs, legal help, and more. Calls are confidential and available 24/7. minnesotafarmstress.com

Are you a Wisconsin farmer or farm family member seeking assistance? The Wisconsin Farm Center is here to help. Learn about the free resources that the Farm Center offers at farmcenter.wi.gov.

There are some 58,000 farms in Wisconsin. DATCP's Farm Center is here to help farms with free resources including business, succession and transition planning, conflict, legal, and financial mediation, herd-based diagnostics, veteran assistance, and more. farmcenter.wi.gov.