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Extension staff find Irish, Wisconsin dairy farmers have much in common
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Extension educators Aerica Bjurstrom of Kewaunee County, left, Tina Kohlman of Fond du Lac County, right, and Dan Marzu, Lincoln and Langlade County, center and his wife, visit a historic cathedral in Ireland.
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Extension agents and educators discovered that farmers in Ireland are faced with many of the same challenges as their counterparts back in the Badger state.
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Kerry Cooperative helps dairy farmers in Ireland by ensuring a stable market.
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With 900 miles of coastline, cattle find themselves grazing in some of the most scenic places in Ireland.
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A young Irish dairy farmer shares information about his operation.
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Extension professionals visited a potato farm to learn about their harvesting, storage and packing facilities.
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The Potato production area in Ireland is currently a bout 12,000ha with 600 growers involved in commercial potato production.
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Extension professionals visited dairy operations involving dairy cattle, dairy sheep and water buffaloes.
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Tina Kohlman pets one of Macroom Buffalo farm's milking water buffaloes.
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The Lynch family switched from milking dairy cows to water buffalo and have found success in creating cheeses.
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Beef cattle enjoy lush pastures in Ireland.
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Extension professionals visited several agriculture operations in Ireland, including beef and dairy operations.
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Cattle enjoy the lush, green pastures on the Emerald Isle.
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The Lynch family has Ireland’s first and only herd of milking water buffalo. The dairy produce a variety of cheeses including mozzarella, parmesan, and haloumi.
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The Lynch Family Modified Their Dairy Milking Parlor To Accommodate Their Herd Of Milking Water Buffalo.
Extension educators Tina Kohlman, left, and Aerica Bjurstrom visit Macroom Buffalo farm.
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Extension professionals visited a potato farm to learn about their harvesting, storage and packing facilities.
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A group of cattle are housed at this farm in Ireland.
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