Local keeper’s tips to promoting honeybee health
8 Jul 2020
Polk County
A scientist, a beekeeper and a minister walk into a bar.
Richard Kretzschmar’s life reads like the beginning one of those rule of three jokes. Except that in his story, he plays all three characters.
The 84 year old is both a botanist and a Methodist minister by trade — and he keeps bees on the side.
More Topics
Eau Claire, WI – While Unemployment Insurance Claims (UI) in our State have reached record levels as the result of COVID19. The Federal UI benefit of $600 per week is set to end in late July, and as a result the Work Force Board of west central Wisconsin is working...
New report shows economic impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin agriculture, communities and economies
Jul 5 2020After compiling data and anecdotes, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation released Wisconsin Tomorrow in collaboration with state agencies to outline the diverse, significant impacts of COVID-19 on Wisconsin’s communities and economy.
Included in the report is a plan to establish opportunities for providing support to major industries, according to Wisconsin Department...
WEDC Secretary Says COVID-19 Report Prioritizes Broadband, Retraining Workers And Innovation
Jul 2 2020A report from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. that was released on Monday points to teaching those dealing with unemployment new skills; entrepreneurship; and broadband access as key ways to mitigate the impact COVID-19 has had on the state's economy.
The report, which was requested by the state Legislature, details the ways in which Wisconsin...