54th Annual Eau Claire Farm Show

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EAU CLAIRE FARM SHOW

March 7-8, 2017 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Chippewa Valley Expo Center 5150 Old Mill Plaza • Eau Claire – Off Hwy. 312 –

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Eau Claire Farm Show Exhibitors Company

Company

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A&J Agronomy Advantage Agri-Service Ag Solutions AgrAbility of WI Agri-King Agri-Plastics Agri-View AgroLiquid/Gypsoil AgStar Financial Services Air Communications of WI AKE Safety Albers Dairy Equipment Alliance Bank Al’s Concrete Products, Inc. American Asphalt of WI American Realty Partner AMS Distributing/Liquid Tube Anderson’s IBA Anibas Silo & Equipment Apple Irrigation Aquarius/Kinetico Asher Bag Man LLC Bauer Built Best Footing Bill’s Tire & Service Black’s Valley Ag Bobcat Plus Brickl Bros Brunner Seed Butterfield Drilling Channel Chippewa Farm Service Conewango Products Countryside Co-op Crystal Creek CSF Culpitt Roofing D&D Farm Supply Dairy Pricing Association Dairy Star Dairyland Equipment Dairyland Seed Deaton Nutrition Dick Meyer Double M Equipment & Sales Drinkall Family Forage DWD Eagle Point Mutual Insurance Easy Way Cattle Care Eau Claire Insulation EC Co-op Oil Edward Jones/A. Cooper Elk Mound Seed Fabick Cat Fabra Dome

Fall Creek Mutual Insurance FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Farm Inc Ferguson Enterprises/Ritchie Flagpole Solutions Foundation Direct Seeds Foxland Harvestore Frenchville Trailer Sales G.A. Miller Gibson’s Watercare Greenwood Silo GVD Feed Covers Gypsoil brand/Gypsum Hay Creek Pallet Healthmate Idology Idso’s Independence State Bank Investors Community Bank JB Distributing Company Jeff’s Service JK Dairy Equipment Joe’s Refrigeration KBS Kelly Manufacturing Komro Sales Kramer Well Drilling KSI Supply Kuhn North America, Inc. Kurz Industrial Lakeland Co-op EC Lakes Gas Company Landwood Sales LeafFilter Legacy Seeds Legend Seeds Lindstrom Equipment Machtan Financial Marawood Construction MEDA/Chem-Star Messer Repair & Fabricating Meyer Buildings Midwest Livestock Systems Midwest Manufacturing Midwest Silo & Jetcrete Midwestern Solutions Mill Creek Builders Miraco/Badger Livestock Mondovi Dairy Systems Morton Buildings Multimin USA/Datamars Munson Hybrids Neptune Enterprises Northland Buildings Northline Industries North Nortrax Inc

Norwex NuKleen Northwest Grain Equipment Osseo Plastics & Supply Partners In Production Patz Corporation Pigeon Falls State Bank Pineview Woodstoves Powerlift Doors by French Mfg Premier Gunite Prime Attachments Rassbach Communications Real Time Pain Relief Renk Seed Rib Falls Repair River Country Co-op Rivers Edge Metal Roofing Roberts Irrigation Roers Whitewash & Steam Roth Mfg./Loyal Rowekamp Planter Service Ruder Ware Rural Mutual Insurance Sam’s Club SB & B SCI Laminated Columns Scrambler

Seamless Roofs LLC Security Financial Sedona Ag/Elanco Seeds & Stuff Farm Market Silver Stream Shelters Sterling Water/Culligan Stichert Roofing Stine Seed Stockman’s Farm Supply Stor-Loc Strawbale Farms Structures Unlimited TH Agri-Chemicals The Country Today The Insurance Center Trouble Free Lighting UW Extension – Eau Claire V&H Valmetal Value Implement Van Beek Natural Science Walters Buildings WAXX WI Ag Shavings Wieser Concrete WRDN Radio Your Home Improvement

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Chippewa Valley Expo Center 5150 Old Mill Plaza Eau Claire, WI 54703

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For your advertising needs in Northwest Wisconsin, call Mary Brownell at (800) 236-4004 ext. 3876

Long-Lasting Poly Conveyors Available in 18”, 24” or 36” Widths • Bottom & Top Feed Delivery • Mix & Match (“Wood & Poly”) • Adjustable Inclines & Declines • UHMW Rollers on the Idler

Single chain units available

NOW AVAILABLE: NEW UNIT FOR HANDLING FIREWOOD

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Mention this ad for FREE shipping on complete units and discounts on repair parts.

Barn Wall Restoration

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Premier Gunite

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dba/Falls Silo Repair LLC 715-382-4296 www.premiergunitellc.com The Shotcrete Professionals 825468 • 3-1-17

Plan for the Future Plan for Profitability

•L G, Dairyland, Stine, Legend, Brunners, WL Alfalfa, Deer Creek Small Seeds • Custom Seed Treating Service • No-Till Drill Rental • Crop Protection Programs • Storage Site Planning – Commercial/Farm • Complete line of Sukup grain drying, handling and storage equipment.

See Us At The Show!

Let Seeds & Stuff help turn a profit for your operation. We have the products and the people to make a difference in your bottom line.

Independently owned and operated – 11 miles west of Bloomer on Hwy. 40.

Seeds & Stuff Farm Market, Inc.

I-94 Exit 42, Elk Mound WI

800.831.4916

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✩ New & Used Trailers ✩ Friendly, experienced service technicians ✩ Parts and accessories ✩ Financing w/a/c ✩ Trades welcome Wilson • Exiss • Sooner • Lakota • Sierra • Delta • Load Trail Sure Trac • Haulmark • Lightning • Aluma • Rough Rider

2132 St. Hwy. 40 • Colfax, WI 54730 1-888-502-7078 randy@seedsnstuff.net www.seedsnstuff.net

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GEA Farm Technologies GEA Farm Services WestfaliaSurge

J.K. Dairy Equipment Sales, LLC

Dairy Equipment and Bulk Tanks • Complete Sanitation Line • Chemicals • Towels • Milk Replacer • Inflations • Other Milk Cleaning Products • Dairy Farm Delivery Service • Refrigeration Sales & Service

9377 Hwy. 124, Chippewa Falls, WI

715-723-1551

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PO BOX 250, 514 East Main Street Durand, WI 54736 1-800-236-7585 www.countrysidecoop.com

SEE YOU AT THE

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EAU CLAIRE FARM SHOW March 7-8 Chippewa Valley Expo Center 5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire (Off Hwy. 312)

Stop to see us at the show for subscription specials and a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to the agribusiness of your choice Stop by and say “Hi” to:

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WE GIVE “FREE” NO OBLIGATION ON THE FARM ESTIMATES

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715-837-1015

www.hyauctions.com

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Your Symbol of Protection Est. 1879

Re-surfacing of your feeder wagon offers superior gravity flow of feed. Cows clean up their feed better, the rounded corners reduce/eliminate rancid feed build up.

Less Friction & Wear Will Not Rust

Stop & See us at the Eau Claire Farm Show!

The Micor/Expoxy Surface • Creates a surface resistant to chemicals and extreme temperatures.

• Sanitary and easy to Clean.

• A seamless installation • Significantly less cost than replacing the floor.

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715.723.9333

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Competitive rates on home & farm insurance

SELF-FEEDING WAGONS

Seamless Curb Corner Eliminate Feed Build-Up

RELINE YOUR SPREADER

Your Hometown Insurance Co.

137 years of serving our policyholders

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Provides a plastic surface...easy to clean, durable and withstands cleaning chemicals.

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Proud supporter of your Local Community, 4-H & FFA 825469 • 3-1-17

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THE PLACE TO GO FOR YOUR FARM REPAIR NEEDS!

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See Our Huge Display At The Eau Claire Farm Show LOYAL FARM EQUIPMENT VIEW FULL CATALOG • PRICES • CLOSEST DEALER www.loyal-roth.com POLY CALF HUTCH - SL

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BALE ELEVATOR

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Pole Sheds Free Stalls Pavilion Shelters Machinery Storage Riding Arenas

• Spans up to 72 ft.

• Up to 12’ spacing depending on the load you desire • Bird Nesting Control • Better Ventilation & Visability • No Feed Alley Post Obstruction • Additional Ceiling Height

WIRE-BACK PEN

18" POLY ELEVATOR

SWIVEL HOPPER

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FEED CART

POLY CALF PEN

ELEVATOR CHAIN

HI-WHEEL FEED CART

POLY SILO CHUTE LINER

Starwood Rafter Uses • • • • •

POLY GROUP HUTCH™

FOOTBATH

ELECTRIC MOTOR

PARLOR FAN

CONVEYOR BELTING

TUNNEL VENTILATION POLY LINER

BARN LIMER

POLY SCRAPER GUTTER GRATE

Birds just love this barn.

The webs in these trusses are easy nest areas for birds. They also restrict air flow which leads to poor ventilation and moisture buildup in the building.

Starwood Rafters Lam-Ply Truss

VINYL-STRIP DOOR TINE HARROW

COMPACT MANURE SPREADER - 23 BU

ATV DUMP TRAILER Feels like I’m floating on air!

STARWOOD RAFTERS, INC. 715-985-3117 W24141 Starwood Ln., Independence, WI 54747 Website:

The arched rafters create a more open barn allowing better ventilation. Also since there are no open webs in the trusses, there are no places for birds to nest

MFG Co. P.O. Box 40 Loyal, WI 54446

www.starwoodrafters.com

888-525-5878

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1-800-472-2341 E-mail: info@loyal-roth.com

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Hoop Structures With Unlimited Uses • Hogs, cattle, equipment, grain, hay …you name it.

• 30, 38, 42, 50 & 65 wide x any length • 12.5 ounce fabric–15 year warranty • Lease finance options • Setup crews

• Replacement tarps for any brand • Door & end wall options Se

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NFMS’ BEST VALUE! SILVER STREAM SHELTERS TRUSS 30'x70' Double Arch • With Steel Pipe & Ratchet

Reg. Price $8,200 Twice the strength of any single 30x70 Truss P/R 15 Year (Real) Warranty for

$4,995 Proud to partner with Focus on Energy.

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– YUP – NOT A MISPRINT!

Factory Authorized Dealer: Derick Woods, Sadieville, KY (859) 588-5416

Silver Stream Shelters has been in the hoop manufacturing business for 20 years.

SEE US AT THE NFMS TO GET THESE ONCE IN A LIFETIME PRICES!

NFMS FACTORY DIRECT SUPER SALE! Welding & Repairs • Agricultural • Commercial • Truck Racks • Shelving • Storage Racks • Fire Rings

30'x72' Single White Rope Tie $3,995 $3,499 38'x100' Truss Pipe & Ratchet $10,900 $9,900 42'x100' Truss Pipe & Ratchet $12,250 $11,250 50'x100' Truss Pipe & Ratchet $17,250 $16,250 Replacement Tarps 75¢ 65¢ per sq./ft.

SHELTERS WILL SELL EARLY! CALL TO BOOK IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE SHOW!

We can repair your broken equipment, make a weak part stronger, or build you a new piece as a replacement if the old one is too far gone.

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715-644-3555 Cell – 715-613-3439 www.excelsteelfab.com

Head Office Toll Free

(877) 547-4738 SilverStreamShelters.com

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“All-Plastic” Silo Doors • Silo Refinishing with “Jetcrete” Most Hardware Available • Silo Chute

Replacement or Durable Poly Chute Liners • Ladder & Safety Cages Installed 2368 100th Street New Richmond WI 54017

See us at the Eau Claire Farm Show

Ed Cooper 715-248-3186 Cell 612-803-6011

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L.L. STEWART REALTOR • AUCTIONEER

715-834-6664 Complete Real Estate & Auction Services Since 1970

Broker-Associate American Realty Partner www.llstewart.com email: stewartLL1@yahoo.com 825596_3-1-17

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Join Us For An OPEN HOUSE Friday, April 7 FREE Food & Drink Served All Afternoon Starting at 11:30 am • 5 + 6 mil Bunker Covers • Bale Wrap • 2 mil Oxygen Barrier

• Net Wrap

• Patented 2-in-1

• Twine

• Silage and Grain Bags

• And More!

904A Monroe St. • Sheboygan Falls, WI Phone 920.467.2454 • Fax 920.467.2455 ksi@excel.net • www.ksisupply.com 825587_3-1-17

SEE US AT THE EAU CLAIRE FARM SHOW MARCH 7 & 8 Versatile 375 Hardi 1100 Sprayer Great Plains No-Till Drills, Versatile Offset Disks ��CALL Special Price ������������ CALL ����������������������������� $6,995 Rentals & New ���������� CALL International B-414, 43 HP, Gas, 3 PT Hitch �������$2,975 Case 480 w/Cab & Loader ����������������������������$13,900 Bison Blades On Hand ���������������������������������������CALL Gehl RT250 Track Loader, Low Hours �����������$39,500 JD 3520, 530 Hrs., 60” Deck, Like New �����������$17,500 USED Gehl 6640 Skid Ldr, C/H, Joystick/Power Tach ���$19,950 LS Tractors • End of Season Closeouts ������������������������� CALL NH L220 Skid Loader ������������������������������������������CALL Versatile 290 ������������������������������������������������������CALL Versatile 375, Big Horsepower, Cheap ���Under $200,000 Gehl 2412 Discbine ���������������������������������������$11,500 Gehl 2365 Discbine, New Cutter Bar ����������������$8,950 Gehl R165, R190, R220 Skid Loaders ����������������CALL Gehl RT210, Gen:3 ���������������������������������������������CALL Great Plains 1800TM ��������������������������������$43,200 NEW Great Plains 1206NT �����������������������COMING IN NEW Great Plains 1006NT 10’ Drill ���������������$26,750 NEW Great Plains 1500TM & 1800TM Turbo-Max �� CALL Great Plains 1006NT Drill, (Rental Return) ��������CALL USED Gehl 1540 Forage Blower, Nice �����������������CALL NEW J&M 250 Gravity Box on 10T gear �������������CALL Gehl 1310 Round Baler ������������������������������������$4,900 NEW Bextra Round Bale Feeder �������������������������� $550 NEW Land Pride APS1572 Seeder ����������������������CALL NEW Versatile SD650, 10’, 12’, 14’, Off Set Disc ��� CALL NH LS170 ������������������������������������������������������$11,000 CID 60” Skid Steer Brush Cutters �������������������$3,699 NEW 2017 Country Clipper Mowers on Hand

H&S Merger ����������������������������������������������������$9,500 USED 9x16 Bale Rack w/Gehl Gears ���������������$3,699 Tonutti V12 4GW 12 Wheel Rake ��������������������$9,500 Tonutti TCR10 Pro Rake ����������������������������������$5,500 Used 10’ Brillion Seeder ������������������������������������CALL Hardi NP1100 Sprayer, 90’ Booms ����������������$13,500 JD 280 Skid Steer, C/H/A �������������������������������$24,500 (2) USED Great Plains 1006NT Drills ����������������CALL NEW J&M 250 Gravity Box on JD 740 Gear ��������CALL NEW PMC 30’ Header Trailers ��������$3,000 Now $2,650 J&M 275 Seed Tender �����������������������������������$23,500 J&M 450 Seed Box Tender ����������������������������$17,000 J&M 750 Grain Cart �������������������������������������������CALL J&M 540 Gravity Box �����������������������������������������CALL Kasco 14’ Fertilizer Auger ��������������������������������$2,450 NEW Tonutti 8-Wheel Top Carted Rake ������������$5,300 NEW PMC 500 Feeders ���������������������������������������CALL JD 1210A Cart ���������������������������������������������������� $4,300 Loftness 15’ Stalk Shredder w/Windrower ��������� Special Price NEW 48” 3,700 lb. Pallet Forks ������������������������������������$599 MacDon R85 Disc Mower Conditioner, 13’, 4 Seasons Old ��$13,900 $12,900 Versatile Offset Disks, 10-14 Ft. ������������� Starting at $22,500 Great Plains Turbo-Max 1500 ����������������������������CALL Meyer’s Spreaders ���������������������������������������������CALL NEW LS Tractors On Hand, 25 H.P. – 101 H.P. Round Rental Equipment For Skid Loaders Bale Spear • Breaker • Broom • Augers • Trencher Attachment • Land Leveler • Bale Spears $359 ea.

LAKELAND COOPERATIVE

Ridgeland, WI • 715-949-1566 • 800-559-1717 Bruce 715-308-7683 • www.lakelandcoop.com

Let our classifieds work for you

Stop By Our Booth At The Eau Claire Farm Show - March 7 & 8

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BOOM! “Your Fabric Building Specialists”

Contact Us...

877-687-2453 C4640 State Hwy 97 Stratford, WI 54484

It’s GO Time!

Fabric Building Features: • Natural Lighting • Lower Project Costs • Minimal Maintenance • Numerous Foundations • Choices sales@structuresunlim.com • www.structuresunlim.com

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Fabric tension buildings provide natural lighting and superior ventilation, while offering unbeatable strength and durability. They are engineered to meet the needs of both small and large operations and are manufactured right here in the USA. These buildings are available in open span WIDTHS UP TO 180 FEET and can be manufactured to any length that you can imagine.

Come check out our choices of buildings — TODAY!

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Largest dealer in the Midwest

TACK & TRAILERS Hwy. 10 – Mondovi, WI

800-926-5309 www.LazyL.com

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CHECK US OUT AT THE EAU CLAIRE FARM SHOW • MARCH 7 & 8, 2017 ENERGY EFFICIENT

WANTED! Farmers seeking flexible terms and competitive rates.

Interests should include term loans and lines of credit.

Featuring MiraFount Big Spring, Lil Spring Livestock Waterers for all your needs

P.O. Box 130 913 West Main St. Mondovi, WI 54755

715-926-5777

#3101 LIL SPRING Livestock Waterer

Stop by our Booth!

Distributed By Badger Livestock Equipment

www.mondovidairy.com

badgerlivestock.com or call Gordy – 715-937-1908 or Erik - 608-381-0819

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FARM TESTED. FARMER INSPIRED.

Making your agricultural business grow takes experience, hard work and the right tools.

Independence State Bank is here to help put you on the road to agricultural success.

Contact us today to discuss your 2016 operating needs.

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Sand Spreader

2495 Commercial Blvd. • Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

715-738-1897 E401 Menomonie St. • Elk Mound, WI 54739

715-879-4888 23942 Senty Dr. • Independence, WI 54747

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MRF Skid Loader Attachments Pallet Forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $630 Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 Manure Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 Bucket w/Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 Manure Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 Snow Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,050 3Pt Gooseneck Tow Bar. . . . . . . $445 Bale Spears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $595 Equipment Mover. . . . . . . . . . . . $430 Tree Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $535 Rock Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $810 Tree Puller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 Rock Bucket w/Grapple . . . . . . $2,150 Male Quick Tach Plates . . . . . . . $375 Brush Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 Forklift Mounted Bale Spear . . . .$160 AFFORDABLE SHIPPING AVAILABLE ON ALL ATTACHMENTS

8x16 Premium. . . . . . . .$14,950 German Tines 8x16 Midline . . . . . . . . . .$8,350 6x12 Straight Side . . . . . .$5,950 Starting At $40 6x12 Flare Side . . . . . . . .$5,750 Free Shipping 4x8 Rock Trailer . . . . . . .$2,650

See Us At Eau Claire Farm Show March 7th & 8th

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Use our NEW Buyy Online Feature at

715-985-3197

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LAKES GAS CO. Prompt, Dependable Service Since 1959 - Residential Heating - Temporary Heating

- Forklift Cylinders - 20 lb. Cylinders

Local Servicing Branch (715) 838-2460 EAU CLAIRE www.LakesGasCo.com 825632 3-1-17

L d *With the purchase of each Michelin or Firestone radial ag rear tire receive a $50 Visa Gift Card. Rebate can be used in conjunction with other rebates listed, and is intended for end-user purchases only.

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54th ANNUAL

SILENT AUCTION BOTH DAYS MARCH 7 & 8 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Chippewa Valley Expo Center - 5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire Co-Sponsored by North Country Enterprises & The Country Today All proceeds will go to the WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION e

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Anyone interested in donating an item for the auction, call Sue at 800-236-4004 Ext. 3276 Items will be accepted until the time of the show on Tuesday, March 7.

ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DONATED AS OF FEBRUARY 21, 2017: ❖ AgSource – Calf care package with Amish-made calf coat & misc. items ❖ Jerry Apps – Book: Roshara Journal, Never Curse The Rain: A Farm Boy’s Reflect on the Water ❖ Badgerland Financial – Gift basket ❖ Bauer Built – Item to Come ❖ Brewers – (2) Club Level tickets, baseball signed by outfielder Keon Broxton, bobbleheads ❖ Brunner Seed Inc – Bag of Brunner 3946 GT 3110A ❖ Cenex Cooperative – Tabletop Grill, $30 Cenex Gift Card ❖ Culver’s Restaurants – Value baskets and sundae coupons ❖ Culver’s Chippewa Valley – Quart of custard a month for a year ❖ Dairy Pricing Association, Inc. - Cheese basket ❖ Eagle Point Mutual Insurance Company – Wood cutting board ❖ Elk Mound Seed - $100 gift certificate ❖ Fabick Cat – CAT 930K wheel loader & CAT 24783 multi terrain loader – scale models ❖ Fall Creek Mutual Insurance Company – Toy tractor ❖ FarmFirst Cooperative – Sweatshirt, hat, grilling tool, cooler bag, etc. ❖ Hoard’s Dairyman – (5) World Dairy 50th Anniversary posters ❖ Iustice Brothers – Pittsburgh 32 pc. screwdriver set, hat, lubricant, engine tune-up, chain lube ❖ Legacy Seeds Inc. - Bag Rack Attract Max Brand Deer Mix ❖ Merial - (5) calf jackets ❖ Nasco – Digital rain gauge ❖ Northwest Grain Equipment, LLC – Sweatshirt & hat ❖ Osseo Plastics & Supply Inc. - Plastic Utility Sled

❖ Roth Mfg. Co. - 10”-wide poly barn scraper ❖ Leigh Rubin – Signed print: “Manure Happens” ❖ Seneca Foods – (2) Sets 2017 U.S. Open Championship packages with two daily passes, transportation, daily events, hospitality ❖ Samuelson, Orion – Autographed book: “You Can’t Dream Big Enough” ❖ ST Genetics – 10 units of semen for any bull, $65 or less per unit ❖ TH Agri Chemicals, Inc – 5 gallons of Credit Extra ❖ The Country Today – (2) One-year subscriptions, (2) $50 retail display advertising, (2) $50 classified display advertising, numerous books ❖ The Insurance Center – Cutter & Buck men’s XXL polo, Titleist Velocity golf balls ❖ Wisconsin Corn Growers Association – Signed Ed Sedar jersey ❖ Wisconsin Farm Bureau – Farm Bureau gift basket: Briefcase, beverage cooler, deck of cards, coffee tumbler, (2) packages of Betty Engel note cards, (3) hard cover children’s books. ❖ Wisconsin Farmers Union – Gift certificate for (2) to attend WFU Kamp Kenwood ❖ Wisconsin Historical Press Society: Books: Never Curse the Rain, Roughneck Grace, Wisconsin Agriculture: A History ❖ Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board -- The Great Big Cheese Cookbook, cutting board, wine tools gift pack ❖ World Beef Expo – (2) gift certificates for (2) entries at 2017 World Beef Expo ❖ World Dairy Expo – (4) Season Passes to World Dairy Expo 825605_3-1-17

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