
Farmers, Cows, and Sheep - Oh My!
Enjoy the wild and mundane adventures of farming with the Blue Ox farmers - our Instagram feed is full of tiny wonders and big excitement... See the most recent news from the farm:
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Noteworthy
Local Food Systems: Supporting Our Community in a Crisis
March | 2020
Volume One
Farmer Lauren talks about how, in times like the COVID-19 Pandemic, it's most important for communities to stick together through Local Food Systems.
Merger-Moratorium Bill Needed
September | 2018
Agri-View
Wisconsin Farmers Union members present U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan with a Golden Triangle Award for his work introducing a bill that would pause corporate mergers in food and agriculture businesses while anti-trust oversight research and planning is done.
Blue Ox Pasture Walk
September | 2018
Hay River Review
Writer, Erin Link, shares what she learned from the Blue Ox pasture walk in August and how she likes to prepare lamb.
Von Ruden Re-Elected Wisconsin Farmers Union President
Feb | 2018
Wisconsin Agriculturalist
Farmer Lauren is elected as District 2 Director for Wisconsin Farmers Union.
Getting Involved in Policy
Jan | 2017
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Lauren talks to farmers about how to get involved in the policy that affects their operations, our food systems, and the decisions they are forced to make.
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Raising Livestock Without Perennial Pastures
Nov | 2016
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Lauren answers a farmer question about raising livestock in annual rotations instead of on permanent pastures.
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Preparing for a Healthy Birthing Season
Jan | 2016
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Farmer Lauren shares things to consider and best practices with other farmers as they prepare for the upcoming birthing season on their farms.
Getting a Fresh Start: Dunn County Farmers Find Connections to
Put Themselves on Path to Success
Jan | 2014
The Country Today
Your steadfast farmers discuss the early stages of getting our farm up and running on our newly-purchased land.
A Farm of Their Own
June | 2013
The Cultivator
Organic Watchdog organization interviews Blue Ox farmers concerning their decisions starting up a new farm and making the choice to certify organic.
Local Vendor Spotlight
Sept | 2012
Menomonie Market Morsel
One of our local food co-ops came to the farm to help their members get to know their local producers better.
MOSES Has New Executive Director
Dec | 20219
Morning Ag Clips
Farmer Lauren steps into the new role of Executive Director at the Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) - a nonprofit offering peer-to-peer education for farmers interested in organic, sustainable, regenerative, and financially supportive models of agriculture.
Converting Land into Pasture
Sept | 2017
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Lauren answers farmers' questions about considerations when converting land into new pasture.
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Farmers Union Members Stress Need for Strong Farm Bill
September | 2018
Wisconsin State Farmer
National Farmers Union hosts 350 family farmers on the annual Fly-In to D.C. The event acts as capstone for the Blue Ox Farmers' participation in the
FUE Leadership Program
FUE Leadership Program Builds Leadership Skills, Lasting Relationships
March | 2018
Wisconsin Farmers Union
Caleb and Lauren share their thoughts about participating in the FUE Leadership program.
Young Farmers Work with FSA to Find Land Tenure
Jan | 2017
The Organic Broadcaster
Farmer Lauren writes for the nonprofit organization, Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) about utilizing the Farmer Service Agency to partially fund
Bale Grazing Livestock for the Organic Marketplace
Sept | 2016
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Lauren answers farmers' questions about how organic certification rules may impact their decisions about winter forage feeding.
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Around the Farm Table: Bike to the Barn
Nov | 2015
Wisconsin Public Television
Wisconsin Public Television host, Inga Witscher visits Blue Ox to meet the sheep and learn about the CSA model in this ongoing series featuring Wisconsin family farms.
Couple Gets Fresh Start With Organic Farm
Jan | 2014
The Leader Telegram
An interview by Nate Jackson with your steadfast farmers about their land access story.
Farm Transition Stories: Teeming With Team Members
April | 2013
Land Stewardship Letter
This issue of the Land Stewardship Letter tackles land transfer concerns. Farmers Caleb and Lauren share their land access story.
Sheep Herdin' T-Shirt Designer
Feb | 2012
Volume One
It's an old article and the t-shirt business closed after larger passions overshadowed it, but you may be surprised to learn that your steadfast farmer is also an artist in her 'spare time'.
Leadership Change at MOSES
March | 2019
mosesorganic.org
Farmer Lauren takes on a new role as the Interim Executive Director at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)
Farmers Need Interdependence
Aug | 2018
Agri-View
In preparation for an upcoming field day, Caleb and Lauren talk about the need for farmers to depend on each other and learn from each other.
Preparing for Breeding Season
Sept | 2017
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Lauren answers farmers' questions about how to prepare your livestock for the breeding season to ensure success.
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Wisconsin Farmers Represented at National Farmers Union Convention
March | 2018
Wisconsin State Farmer
Your steadfast farmers go to Kansas City, Mo. to advocate for family farms as the organization's national policy is set.
Protecting the Water,
Protecting the Land
Nov | 2016
LSP Ear to the Ground Blog
Your steadfast farmers draw correlations between the Standing Rock Tribe's struggle to prevent a pipeline on their land - with the struggle at Blue Ox to fight an eminent domain threat for a natural gas pipeline through the farm.
Finding Marketplace for Organic Production
May | 2016
MOSES Organic Broadcaster
Lauren responds to a farmer question about when and where to look for buyers of organic products.
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Farmfest Highlights Young Farmers
Aug | 2014
Minnesota Public Radio
Farmer Lauren appears on "The Daily Circuit"with Karen Stettler of Land Stewardship Project and Traci Bruckner from the Center for Rural Affairs. Together, we discuss the issues and opportunities facing beginning farmers.
Farm Profile:
Blue Ox Organics
Sept | 2013
Agrarian Trust
A long interview about how we managed to access land security and build our beginning farm business.
Preserving Traditions And Creating Opportunities Through Seed Saving
Sept | 2012
Second Opinion Magazine
Farmer Caleb shares the importance and a general overview of seed saving.