Apply by May 19, 2023 to Receive Funding to Help Protect Natural Resources The Northeast Wisconsin Forestry and Wildlife Partnership project has been developed through…
It’s no secret that family forest owners care about their land and want to do what’s right for forests, wildlife, and the planet. The fast-growing…
Landowners can lease their woodlands for sustainable purposes like maple syrup harvesting and hunting, and it’s worthwhile to address issues specific to each activity. MAPLE…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $12 million for use in making payments to forest landowners with land…
It’s your part of the massive Farm Bill. The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recognizes that “top-down” funding gets better with “bottom-up” input through…
The health of private lands has always been important to society as a whole. That’s why federal, state, and county governments offer public conservation assistance to private…
Your property is your treasure, with lots of love, sweat, and maybe even a few tears poured into caring for it. It means a lot…
Woodland owners that experienced damage to their woodlands during the July storms can apply for financial assistance for tree planting among other practices. Applications to…
Did you buy your dream property with the hopes of caring for it, but struggle to get started? We know life gets busy, it’s hard…
Dan Fischer intended for years to become a more active steward of his 20-acre woodland in northern Richland County. But like many landowners, he found…
Ever heard of the forestry mill tax? Probably not, but if you’re a property owner in Wisconsin, this tax is collected with other property taxes…
Everyone probably has a book on their shelf that is not actually theirs. Picked-up along the way and the rightful owner long forgotten. It’s now…
“Our neighbor surveyed a line and that’s when we realized half of our new barn was on their property,” stated Rick. “We assumed that land…
Generally, the most effective way to achieve a goal is to make a plan first, and forest stewardship goals are no exception. The forest planning process helps…
CRP rental rates per acre have increased CRP rental rates have been adjusted to be more competitive with cash rental rates. For 2016, CRP rental…
”CRP is new and improved. We have more reasons than ever for landowners to consider this great conservation program.” Brandon Soldner, Statewide CRP Program Specialist,…
For two hours each year, Wisconsin landowners (including you) are invited to guide the spending of millions in federal Farm Bill funding for conservation practices…
“We wanted a piece of Wisconsin for our family to enjoy. We also intend to make it better.” Barry and Susan Ottmann live in McFarland,…
By Paul Dietmann, Market Specialist, Badgerland Financial Investments deliver annual rates of return; trees do the same. Here’s an example: An S&P investment over the…
“Financial viability of our property, the cropland and woodland alike, is important to my siblings and me,” says Doug Duren, a Richland County landowner. His…
