It’s no secret, Wisconsin has been rapidly losing its family farms, and with them, a way of life that’s defined much of our state for more than a century. But there’s a lifeline. In this episode, a southeastern Wisconsin farmer explains why he's trading in some of his ethanol corn -- for a chance to farm the sun.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Jay Wednt, farmer, Dean Kincaid, Inc. 

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