Fire Wipes Out Apple Harvest At Richland Center Orchard
A fire destroyed a building at an orchard Sunday night, and fire
officials called it one of the most damaging fires in Richland Center's
history. Andy Choi reports
Apple harvest benefits from weather
At Oakwood Fruit Farm in Richland Center, the apples look like they're
nearly ready to pick.
Color Fest Activities
Come join us in Richland County for Color Fest!
In the heart of the beautiful Wisconsin countryside, Richland Center celebrates the changing season and the colors of fall.
We keep the old-fashioned traditions alive alongside great new activities, like disc golf, beanbag tournaments, and geocaching.
Join in horseshoe and archery competitions, run a 5k, or hunt for bargains on unique items at area rummage sales and antique stores.
Pick up some fresh fall vegetables from the farmer's market, then head over to Oakwood Fruit Farm for newly-picked fruit, jams, and deserts.
Your kids will love to take part in sidewalk chalk art events and look at miniature displays from the Depot Gang's Model Railroad Club.
Bring your bikes and take a bicycle tour! Or strike out on your own and explore Wisconsin's natural beauty, like the nearby Ocooch Mountains or the local rivers and creeks. These waters offer the best trout fishing in the state, and look into local canoe and raft rentals for more fun on the water.
Richland Center is the best place to enjoy the fall season, in a little city stepped in small-town charm.
For more information visit us at RichlandChamber.com
RAIN in Richland Center
First rain storm in at least two months.
Charges Pending in Richland County Homicide Case
Charges Pending in Richland County Homicide Case
Man chases tractor involved in Highway 14 crash
What was first believed to be a hit-and-run crash ended in a civilian car chase unlike any youve likely heard of before.
AM Headlines: Possible tornadoes cause damage in SW WI
A line of storms produced a couple of possible tornadoes in
southwestern Wisconsin Wednesday night, damaging homes and businesses
in Grant and Richland County. Rob Starbuck and Charlotte Deleste have
more in today's morning headlines.
R-1269 - 80+ Acre Farm for sale in WI with 3BR 2BA home
Vernon County Wisconsin is among the top counties in the United States with the highest concentration of organic farms. Located just a few miles from Organic Valley, one of the world’s larges organic food cooperatives, is this approximately 80.75 acre dairy farm that is operating and ready for a new owner to take over the family business.
The 40 tie stall 98’ x 34’ dairy barn was built in 2007 on an existing foundation. It has a very large haymow with a hay elevator, a maternity pen, and wide mangers with skid-steer access on both sides making feeding the cattle easy. All of the equipment needed to continue milking, including the 400-gallon bulk tank, is here. The barn cleaner was new 10-years ago, and the milking pump was a new rebuilt pump that was installed three years ago. The barn has an 86’ x 18’ lean-to. In 2016 40 yards of cement was added to the barnyard. There is also a 64’ x 28’ pole shed.
Being certified organic, this dairy farm relies on rotational grazing. There are nine fenced pasture areas and access to water from upper Bear Creek trout stream that meanders the through the length of the property. 80% of the fencing was new within the last 10 years. Eleven acres are planted in corn. Another 10 acres are used for pasturing sheep and horses.
Step into country charm in this cozy update farmhouse with approximately 1561 square feet of living space. It has been a labor of love for the current owners. Both the main and upper floors have full updated bathrooms. Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The main level has a living room, laundry area, updated kitchen/dining room and a living room. The kitchen utilizes a pantry and walks out onto the 22’ x 16’ covered porch proving outdoors living space to soak up the country views.
Other unique features include: clay drain tile along the entire valley to protect the cropland from flooding, opportunities for trout fishing and hunting on your own acreage, a small spring-fed pond, fruit tree and grape fines. The lane in the barnyard, the four stream crossings, and the lane for the sheep were all constructed with big and small breaker rock and gravel screening.
Westby Coop Creamery has informed the sellers that whoever buys this farm can continue with the current owners milk contract as long as they use the same cows. So for any buyers who are interested, the cows can be purchased separately along with other farm equipment.
The sellers prefer buyers be pre-approved with a lender prior to a showing.
Call Dan to discuss this property & to set up a showing.
Dan Kiedinger,
Broker/REALTOR/CRS/GRI,
cell: 608-606-5344
email: dan@oakwoodrealty.com
Office:
United Country-Oakwood Realty, LLC,
206 N Washington Ave - #A,
Viroqua, WI 54665
149 Organic Acres For Sale in South West Wisconsin 2 of 2
The seller proudly states that these approximately 149 acres of organic clean land made up of cropland, pasture, and woods have never had GMO or round up and have been organic for at least 24 years. Two orchards, one planted and one wild provide hundreds of apple trees, as well as some plumb and cherry trees. The headwaters of Tainter Creek are completely located on this property and no farm fields drain into the large springs and streams in the valley. The 2014 USDA map shows that there are 90.92 acres of cropland. Currently the seller has been using 36.62 of those acres as additional pasture. The mature hardwood forest has some ancient trees and gentle sloping trails for walking, horseback riding, or riding ATVs down to the valley. All of this makes for an ideal wildlife habitat for big bucks, turkey and upland birds.
The 4 to 5 bedroom home has hardwood floors, needs TLC, and is considered a fixer upper. Under the vinyl siding is clear cedar siding. There is an original barn, two tobacco barns and a granary all made of white oak. The seller put French Manor 50 year shingles on the barn, granary and one of the tobacco barns about 15 years ago. This whole property is a diamond in the rough. The majority of the value of is in the land. Are you thinking of organically grazing sheep or cattle or establishing an equine property or hobby farm, the fencing already in place will save a new owner both time and money. With its gentle slope, the terrain is ripe for row crops or growing organic fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget about the gorgeous ridge top building sites and million dollar views when considering building that new home or cabin.
(The acreage is approximate and based on the tax parcels.)
Please more information, please contact Dan Kiedinger, 608.606.5344 or email: Dan@oakwoodrealty.com
Weather at core of year's rotten apple harvest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's numbers for Wisconsin estimate
that the state's apple production will be down 61 percent from last
year.