Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County

Angel Zarda and Scott Houdek said they know firsthand the challenges and rewards of farming, and their shared passion for sustainability and innovation has led them to create Venture Ag Drones, a custom drone aerial application business. “This technology gives us fresh ways to enhance farm ecosystems for our Central Wisconsin neighbors,” Zarda said. “Aerial…

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Timber is at the heart of what Kretz Lumber Co. does

When it comes to providing wood from the source, Company President Troy Brown said Kretz Lumber Co. has been growing, harvesting, manufacturing and delivering wood since 1929. Brown said the global wood products company with a focus on American Hardwoods, located in Antigo, has always been in the business of sustainable, high-quality lumber for more…

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Langlade County Dream Up! Childcare Grant Highlights Need for Industry Support

To help support and fill gaps in North Central Wisconsin’s childcare industry, the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation created the Dream Up! Childcare Taskforce and grant program – most recently awarding the Aspirus LeRoyer Child Care Center in Antigo with a Dream Up! Grant. Sam Zupon, supervisor for the Aspirus LeRoyer Child Care Center, said…

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