SEEHAFER ACRES, INC.
WISCONSIN FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS
JULY 12-14, 2011

At a media conference held November 11th, 2008, Keith Langenhahn, Farm Technology Days (FTD) Executive Committee Chairman introduced Ken and Karen Seehafer of Seehafer Acres, Inc., as the host farm of the 2011 event. Seehafer Acres, owned and operated by Ken & Karen Seehafer since 1972, is located north of Marshfield on Hwy. 97, in the Township of McMillan, County of Marathon.

The 3rd generation family farm was originally purchased by Ken’s grandfather in 1930 consisting of 80 acres. Seehafer Acres is a picture perfect modern dairy facility managed by a husband and wife team showcasing cow comfort, herd management and conservation practices. Managing 700 acres of forage, corn and soybeans; Seehafer’s utilize conservation practices through minimum tillage, strip cropping, terracing and waterways.

Seehafer’s are excited to showcase their facility and honored to represent Marathon County at the July 12-14, 2011 event.

Publicity & News Releases

• Volunteer Brochure - 2011 Farm Technology Days (2 pages, 552 KB) - August 3, 2009
• Farm Technology Days - Marathon County Theme (1 page, 19 KB) - July 13, 2009
• 2011 Farm Technology Days – Marathon County (1 page, 166 KB) - May 1, 2009
• Host Farm for 2011 Farm Technology Days Announced (1 page, 15 KB) - November 11, 2008
• Host Farm For 2011 Farm Technology Days Showcases Dairy (1 page, 22 KB) - November 11, 2008
• 2011 Farm Technology Days Executive Committee (1 page, 21 KB) - November 11, 2008
• Seehafer Media Pack, includes farm aerial and Seehafer's photo (2 images, 451 KB)

FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS GENERAL INFORMATION

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the state’s largest outdoor agricultural show. The annual three-day event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. 

Marathon County has hosted this show in 1974 and 1996, and was given the opportunity to host the event once again in 2011. The WFTD Board of Directors accepted the county's application presented by Mike Wildeck, Sandi Cihlar, Tim Buttke, Melissa Klein, and Keith Langenhahn. The event, among the largest of agricultural exhibitions in North America will attract a significant economic boost for their efforts. In addition, countless leadership opportunities will be filled by agriculturists in Marathon County. Learn more about Marathon County Agriculture Facts and Economic Impact >>>

Marathon County is a great place to host Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and the Marathon County UW-Extension staff are excited to lead efforts toward an outstanding show.

• Planning Committees — Volunteer Opportunities Now Available >>>
• 2011 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Presentation (18 pages, 750 KB)
• Volunteer Resources >>>

Contact Information for 2011 Show:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Executive Committee Minutes for 2011 Show:

RELATED LINKS

• Exhibit Coordinator Site: www.wifarmtechnologydays.com
• 2009 — Crave Brothers Dairy Farm, located in southern Dodge County hosted the 2009 show on July 21-23. For more information about the 2009 show>>>
• 2010 — The Roger and Bev Peterson family, Pierce County will host the show on July 20-22. This is the first time Pierce County will have the opportunity to host. For more information about the 2010 show>>>
• 2011— The Ken and Karen Seehafer Farm in southwest Marathon County will host July 12-14, 2011.

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