Foundation News

PLATTEVILLE - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation has initiated the Pioneer Farm Fence Sponsorship Project. The project will use the fence located adjacent to the walking path between the Cooper Living and Learning Center and the Agriculture Technology Center.

The project was started to recognize the outstanding contributions of the UWP community and give them the opportunity to sponsor Pioneer Farm. When the project is finished UWP Foundation will host a fence dedication to showcase everyone's name on his/her respective board or post.

Funds to support future enhancements to Pioneer Farm will be divided among the Dairy, Swine and Beef Center. There are 150 boards and 75 posts available for sponsorship. The cost to name a board is $500 and the cost to name a post is $250.

Four boards have already been sold to Livingston State Bank, Cuba City Feed Mill, LLC, and the others to UWP Alumni.

"The Pioneer Farm Fence Project is similar to that of the 'M' steps project which raised funds for the New Engineering building, but this reaches out to our Agriculture Alumni. This is a great way for people to have the opportunity to put their name on a little piece of UWP," said Bevan.

Questions about the project should be directed to Jaclyn Bevan, UWP Foundation development officer, at (608) 342-1846 or zimmermanj@uwplatt.edu.

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