An interactive activity for youth based on the Jeopardy board game.  Explores the many different types of agricultural careers in a fun manner. (2006) – GAME BOARD AND PIECES, ANSWER KEY.

Focuses on the scientific and practical factors around air quality and emissions, one of the most urgent issues facing dairy producers.  Presentations include: “Amonia emissions: why the concern?” (11:30). – “Amonia emissions in the Great Lakes Region – Wisconsin DNR perspective (19:30). – “European experiences with ammonia emissions inventories” (16:00). – Upper Midwest issues/concerns about ammonia emissions and air quality (22:18). – Strategies and implementation possibilities (21:19). – Potential ammonia abatement strategies (18:15). (2004) - DVD  (112 min.)

Demonstrates six ways to improve your land and water: 1. “How to plug an abandoned well” (10:25). 2. “How to test for soil nitrates” (8:15). 3. “How to plant a tree” (9:45). 4. “How to plant a farmstead windbreak” (8:55). 5. “How to get grasses growing” (7:50). 6. “How to use filter strips” (4:55).  - VHS VIDEO  (52:00).

Nancy Schumm Burgess, author of Wisconsin Barns takes the viewer on a video tour of two historic Swiss Cantilevered Forebay barns in Green County. (2010) - DVD  (10:00)

Promotes Wisconsin Farm Technology Days which showcases Wisconsin’s number one industry.  Featuring something for everyone – educational displays, exhibits, demonstrations, commercial displays, new equipment, techniques and technology, Farm Technology Days demonstrates that Wisconsin Agriculture is the State’s economic driving force. (2006) - DVD  (6:00).

Directed at community leaders who are beginning to face large livestock farm issues.   Focuses on Ohio, but applicable elsewhere as well.  Addresses community concerns in 4 areas – social concerns; economic development relating to school funding, road repair and tax incremental financing; environmental impacts and production.  (2002) - DVD  (16:00)

Promotes UW-Madison’s Farm & Industry Short Course program through interviews with alumni, current students and faculty.  The 17 week program combines cutting edge knowledge in agriculture with practical hands-on experience.  Video includes on-location footage of short course classes and labs, interaction with professors and a variety of other information concerning the program. (2006) - DVD  (14:00)

The story of the Coon Creek watershed in Vernon County, Wisconsin, one of the most studied watersheds in the country.  In 1933 Coon Creek watershed was selected as the first erosion control demonstration project in the nation.  Many of the soil conservation practices experimented with there are still in use today.  The project was wildly successful.  It slowed erosion, improved fertility and agriculture in the Coon Creek was vitalized.  (2005) - DVD  (9:00)

Designed to introduce people to the basic concepts and benefits of pursuing an Environmental Management System (EMS).  Includes interviews with farmers who have undertaken an EMS, as well as commentary from policy-makers and producer representatives about the usefulness of this approach to managing environmental risk and improving farm operations.  **VHS format also available – #18676**. (2002) – DVD (12:00),  AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (12p).

Designed to introduce people to the basic concepts and benefits of pursuing an Environmental Management System (EMS).  Includes interviews with farmers who have undertaken an EMS, as well as commentary from policy-makers and producer representatives about the usefulness of this approach to managing environmental risk and improving farm operations.  **DVD format also available – #19036**. (2002) – VHS VIDEO (12:00),  AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (12p).

Organic farmers from Wisconsin discuss why they decided to switch to organic farming, how they went about making the change and how it’s impacted their lives.  Stresses the role of organic farming in the success of small family farms in Wisconsin. (2001) - VHS VIDEO  (16:00)

Focuses on why dairy operators in Western Wisconsin have turned to the Hispanic workforce to meet their labor needs.  Tells the stories of 3 Hispanic workers who have relocated to Wisconsin and some of the dairy farmers who have employed them.   Highlights the goals and aspirations of the Hispanic employees as well as the biggest challenges facing the employers and employees. (2002) - VHS VIDEO  (28:00)

Presents a continuum or scale of beliefs which people hold concerning the relationship between humans and other animals. Intermediate level. (1992) – LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, PRINT MATERIALS.  (Livestock Skillathon Series - Beef, Dairy, Sheep & Swine)