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Welcome to Community Conversations 2019-2020!
Community Conversations is a monthly meeting of community members to discuss important topics of the day. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September -November, and January-April. Lunch is provided with the opportunity for a free will donation to cover those costs.
The Family Farm Today Wisconsin is widely known as “America’s Dairyland.” Yet, over the past year, Wisconsin led the nation in family farm bankruptcies. How are farmers today responding to rapidly changing conditions in climate, immigration policy, and global trade? Join us for a discussion with Jim Mlsna of Ocooch Dairy as he talks about the role of the family farm today and the future of farming in Wisconsin. Jim Mlsna is a farmer at Ocooch Dairy in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Ocooch Dairy, located on Kouba Valley Road five miles west of Hillboro, is one of Vernon County’s largest dairy farms, consisting of 1,125 acres of land and 700 milking cows. The farm is owned and operated by Jim, along with his five children, Jacqui (Davison), Stacy (Sosinsky), Peter, Thomas and Tony. Ocooch Dairy operates round-the-clock 365 days a year and employs 25 full- and part-time team members. |
We welcome all who want to make a difference.
Lunch is provided. Free-will offering is appreciated. Registration is not required, but encouraged. |
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In an effort to strengthen our community, Community Conversations looks to engage citizens in thoughtful, theological, non-partisan and non-political discussion about local economic and social issues. We invite anyone who is interested in making a difference.” |