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Advocate at Ag Day at the Capitol on March 26 Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups who are there to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is honored to provide this opportunity for farmers to share their stories with legislators alongside fellow agricultural organizations,” said WFBF President Brad Olson. “Meeting directly with legislators is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for agriculture and drive meaningful change.” This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer. Reisinger is an award-winning writer and rural policy expert who grew up on a family farm in Sauk County, Wis. His book Land Rich, Cash Poor weaves the hidden history of America’s
disappearing farms with his own family’s four-generation story from the Depression to today. Registrants will be entered for a chance to win one of 200 free copies of his book. In addition to Ag Day at the Capitol’s policy briefings and legislator meetings, the new Agriculture Showcase on the 100 block of MLK Boulevard will be an open-to-the-public, educational feature with farm equipment, dairy calves, free cheese samples and more. Inside the Capitol Rotunda, attendees can explore Farm Bureau spotlight booths, connect with Wisconsin Ag Coalition partners and test their skills on a hydraulic sprayer simulator, an interactive video game-like experience. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with the program starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served followed by the keynote address, issue briefings, and time for attendees to visit their legislators in the Capitol. It is important for attendees to call the offices of their legislators in advance to schedule an appointment between 3 and 5 p.m. for Wednesday, March 26.
The new Agriculture Showcase will begin at noon and will go until 3 p.m. Early registration is $35 and is now available. Registration increases to $60 after March 21 and at the door. Register for Ag Day at the Capitol by visiting https://bit.ly/2025AgDayAtTheCapitolRegistration. Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Growmark Inc. are major sponsors of the event. Co-sponsors of the event, with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, include the AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Compeer Financial, Dairy Business Association, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, Syngenta, Wisconsin Biofuels Association, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Wisconsin Corn Growers, Wisconsin Horse Council, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association.
Symphony orchestra to perform at BTC The Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra will perform Rimski-Korsakov’s Scheherazade on Sunday, March 23, in the Conference Center at Blackhawk Technical College’s Beloit-Janesville Campus. Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights – also known as The Arabian Nights – Rimsky-Korsakov’s suite brings to life vivid musical depictions of the sea, fantastical creatures, and captivating storytelling through sym-
phonic sound. This special performance, which begins at 2 p.m., will also feature the overture to Mozart’s Don Giovanni and a selection of four choral works for choir and orchestra, showcasing The Badger Chordhawks, a men’s choral ensemble. BJSO will also welcome back The Aldrich Fruzen Concert Band to open the concert. Dr. Robert Tomaro, the orchestra’s conductor, will host
a pre-concert talk at noon in the college’s Multi-Purpose Room. All are welcome to attend. As BJSO’s annual fundraising concert, attendees can take part in a 50/50 raffle, bid on gift baskets, and enjoy additional fundraising activities to support the orchestra’s future performances and educational initiatives. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit beloitjanesvillesymphony.org.
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In 2017, farmers walk during Ag Day at the Capitol in Madison, Wis. It will be held March 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison.
Investigation results in arrest of Albany residents In July 2024, the Green County Sheriff’s Office began conducting an investigation into Misconduct in Public Office and Forgery. The investigation stemmed from fraudulent certificates being created and issued to the Village of Albany by a member of the Albany Fire Department. This investigation spanned seven months and a series of forged documents were identified during the course of the investigation. Through the investigation it was determined there was evidence to support
arrests. On Friday, March 7, deputies arrested Karl E. Schoenhard, 24, of Albany. Schoenhard was transported and booked into the Green County Jail awaiting a court appearance. Schoenhard was subsequently charged with Forgery – Writings (Party to a Crime), Forgery – Uttering (Party to a Crime) and Misconduct in Office. Schoenhard appeared in Green County Circuit court where he received a $5,000 bond and was released. On Monday, March 10,
deputies arrested Angela L. Welchel, 52, of Albany. Welchel was transported and booked into the Green County Jail. Welchel was booked for Forgery and was held pending court. The investigation is ongoing at this time. “Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, the public is advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.”
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The Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra will perform Rimski-Korsakov’s Scheherazade on Sunday, March 23, in the Conference Center at Blackhawk Technical College’s Beloit-Janesville Campus.
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