Tessa Conroy, Steve Deller and Matt Kures, all of AAE’s Center for Community and Economic Development, dig in to the statistics of Wisconsin’s international exports, and what changing trade agreements could mean for the state …
In The Media
Helping producers protect watersheds
Professor Paul Mitchell was interviewed by WPR about the imapct of new legislation to provide increased grants for producer-led watershed programs. Grants provide matching funds that can help cover the cost of soil testing, planting …
What a low unemployment rate means for Wisconsin’s economy
The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.9 percent in February, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The preliminary estimates would mark a historic low in the state’s monthly unemployment rate. AAE Professor Steven …
Understanding the effects of tax incentives on land conservation
AAE Professor Nic Parker, together with his colleague Wally Thurman from NC State University, conduct the first study of its kind on the effect of tax incentives on conservation easements. In addition to exploring whether …
The importance of NAFTA to Wisconsin dairy farmers
AAE Professor Brian Gould worries about the implications of changes to NAFTA for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Currently nearly half of Wisconsin dairy exports are to Mexico or Canada, and losing those markets could be devastating …
Understanding entrepreneurship in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Television and the University of Wisconsin – Madison teamed up for a documentary on entrepreneurship across Wisconsin. AAE’s Steve Deller explains how a slow recovery from the 2007 recession has influenced business owners …
Number of dairy farms continues to decline
Steve Deller talks to WPR about the continuing decline in the number of dairy farms in the state, and what changes in the industry mean for rural economics.
Entrepreneurship in Economic Development
Economic Development Specialist Tessa Conroy gave a University Place Lecture for Wisconsin Public Television. Professor Conroy discusses the links between entrepreneurship and job growth, income growth, poverty reduction, innovation and regional stability. She also provides innovative …
The Need for Innovation in the Food Industry in Wisconsin
In an interview with Wisconsin Public Radion, Professor Paul Mitchell advises that Wisconsin, the country’s second-largest producer of processed vegetables, will need to innovate to keep up with changing consumer preferences. However, consumer taste for …
No farmers, no beer
Renk Agribusiness Director Jeremy Beach wondered if it was possible to grow all the ingredients you need to make beer on a single farm in Wisconsin. After years of planning, he’s happy to say that …