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Dunn County Extension educator outlines dairy and beef trends, local workshops and outreach
Summary
An Extension educator presented USDA and state agriculture statistics showing stable cow counts but falling farm numbers, differences between dairy and beef reporting, and a range of Extension workshops, farm visits and outreach intended to support local producers.
Brian, an Extension educator, presented county-level agricultural statistics and programming to the Community Resources and Tourism Committee, focusing on dairy and beef. He said dairy counts are easier to track because dairy farms are permitted; he reported 69 permitted dairy farms in Dunn County (April figure referenced) and described broader regional comparisons within the Chippewa Valley.
On beef, Brian said the reporting is less structured but cited roughly 304 beef farms in Dunn…
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