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Published June 29 2009

Conservation farming by Paul Stein


Mark and Cora Liebaert of Amnicon, Wisconsin’s 2008 Conservation Farmers of the Year, raise cattle by rotating grazing fields.

  • Mark and Cora Liebaert of Amnicon, Wisconsin’s 2008 Conservation Farmers of the Year, raise cattle by rotating grazing fields.
  • Bryce Luchterhand, representing Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, speaks of the governor’s commitment to agriculture and inclusions for farming in the new state budget.
  • Visitors to the Liebaert Farm had a chance to learn more about sustainable farm practices from displays from various agencies.<br /><br />
  • Douglas County Board Chairman Doug Finn presents a proclamation from Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle to the Liebaert Family, recognizing their farm as a Century Farm.
  • Guests to Conservation Observance Day activities were treated to a lunch made with all local products.<br /><br />
  • Larry Loustari addresses the crowd regarding the history of farming in Douglas County.
  • State Rep. Nick Milroy, D-Superior, was on hand to offer congratulations to Mark and Cora Liebaert who were named 2008 Conservation Farmer’s of the Year.