Category: Business

Wisconsin tart cherry growers have until Jan. 24, 2015, to vote whether to decrease the size of their industry’s marketing order board. Cherry growers eligible to vote will get ballots from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in the mail on or after Dec.

Corn growers in three Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board districts have until Jan. 17 to vote for new members to fill open seats on the board. Positions up for election are those representing Districts 3, 5 and 6.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has been a long-standing resource to new farmers. Last year, FSA launched a new streamlined farm loan program to specifically target the credit needs of smaller farms – including those just starting out and those selling to local and regional markets.

Wisconsin is a national leader in both local food systems and organic food production. Studies show that consumer demand for these products is growing, and consumers in mainstream markets are demanding these products at an unprecedented rate.

For those who need a conversation starter and a great cheese, Wisconsin Cheese Masters is featuring Water Buffalo Cheddar at the store in Egg Harbor. This is a very limited engagement.

Lautenbach’s Orchard Country broke ground last month on an expansion project that includes additional retail and storage areas, as well as an indoor space for annual events and live music.

Sturgeon Bay’s Olde Opera House, located at 23 W. Oak St., was recently renovated by Annette and Ron Hall and sold to Benjamin Dowland. The building, the former Andre’s Supper Club, has been operated over the years as a restaurant/banquet business.

The American Hospital Association recognized Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay through its various stages of development with a plaque for 75 years of continuous AHA membership.

The Linden Centre was selected as one of the nine finalists for the prestigious U.S. Secretary of State’s 2014 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). The ACE was first started in 1999 to commend US-owned businesses that play pivotal roles around the world as good corporate citizens.

On Dec. 20 at 5:30 pm, The Spa at Sacred Grounds will hold a Winter Solstice Yoga Nidra class with yoga instructor, Beth Coleman. The evening will begin with restorative yoga, followed by a guided relaxation sequence, and end with the traditional Solstice gathering around a fire outside to write and reflect.

Winter wheat growers harvested fewer acres this year than in 2013, but an increase in average yields per acre in many of the state’s counties enabled a 5.

5th & Jefferson Coffee House will sell garland and wreaths to benefit Sunshine House Inc., a community organization devoted to achieving full participation in society for all people with special needs.

If folks are too busy during the holiday season to travel to Door County to buy holiday gifts, why not bring Door County to them, thought John Kugle. Kugle is a Door County resident whose day job is securing mall space.

FM 106.9 the Lodge and sister station Door Country FM 97.7 are supporting the Door County community again this year with the annual Shop Door County promotion.

Luxemburg Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Bank of Luxemburg, announced the approval of a semi-annual dividend of $.54 per share, payable on Dec. 12, 2014, to shareholders of record as of Dec.

The application deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) will be extended until Dec. 19, 2014. The program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, protects participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below levels of protection selected by the applicant.

Get ready to improve the way you market your farm or local food business. The Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Local Food Business Seminar Series continues in the New Year with marketing seminars scheduled from Jan.

The results of the annual First Business Economic Survey of northeast Wisconsin were released on Dec. 2. Each fall, First Business takes the pulse of local businesses through an annual economic survey in northeast Wisconsin, Dane County and Milwaukee.

The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center has announced its annual Moo-La-La promotion will take place now through Dec. 19. Two or more winners from participating businesses will be announced daily beginning Dec.

Dr. Melissa Nelson, Dr. Danielle Partain and the staff at Nelson Healing Center are gearing up for a big public celebration to celebrate 35 years in practice with an open house on Dec.