The challenges in dairy are many. Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, speaks with Bob Bosold about the various issues currently affecting dairy. Those challenges include dumping milk, losing producers, updating the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and prices. Madison College is a technical college in Madison that offers an Agricultural Equipment program for students looking for a 1 or 2 year degree program. The program size is currently about 12-14 students. Ron Olson is the Associate Dean for the School of Technologies and Trades. He speaks about the challenges of offering "field days" for students on a campus that is surrounded by the City of Madison, his hopes for the program, and how he sees the agriculture program evolving to keep up with current trends in the industry. Investing in rural America is crucial to the success of agriculture. John Monson of Compeer Financial, speaks with Pam Jahnke about several legislative priorities that Compeer is championing. One of the legislative initiatives that Compeer is hoping to move forward is investing in rural healthcare.

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