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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Palmer given hero's reception on St Kitts visit
Cole Palmer was given a hero's welcome on Monday when he arrived in St Kitts for the first time, fresh from playing a starring role in Chelsea beating Paris St-Germain to win the Club World Cup in the United Caribbean island is the birthplace of his grandfather, Sterry, and Palmer wears the flag of St Kitts and Nevis - alongside the England flag - on his football boots to honour his family's prime minister Geoffrey Hanley and tourism minister Marsha T Henderson greeted the 23-year-old and his family at the airport alongside traditional Masquerade performers. Palmer said: "Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club World Cup felt really special. It's where my grandad's love for football started. The island is beautiful and really chilled. I can't wait to explore the mountains, rainforest and sea - and to try out the food."Terrance Drew, St Kitts' prime minister, added: "Cole Palmer's visit to St Kitts and Nevis is a powerful reminder of the strength and pride of our diaspora."His presence and mentorship will inspire the next generation to believe that global success is possible, no matter where you come from. We are proud to welcome him home and deeply grateful for his commitment to our young people and to the development of sports in our federation." Henderson said: "The Palmers already have a special connection to the island and that will only grow as they spend time exploring our lush rainforests, picturesque mountains and stunning waters, and savouring our rich culture and cuisine."
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
While Wisconsin sees a decline in dairy farms, Chippewa Valley production is up
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The cows at the Messerschmidt Dairy are having breakfast with busloads of their neighbors. Felicia Erickson and her husband, Dave Messerschmidt, hosted hundreds on the farm for a 4th year. This year's Hundreds on the Farm made Erickson and others reflect on the landscape of small dairy farms in the state. 'We milk 55 Holstein cows. And, we have young stock on the farm as well. My son just graduated from Fall Creek High School, and he was just one of two dairy farm kids in the whole school district. When my husband graduated from Fall Creek High School, there was 17 in his class alone. It's pretty scary when you think about the fact there's so few grade A dairy farms left in Eau Claire County.' Former dairy farmer Roy Borseth recognizes how much the times have changed. 'The small dairy farm today is a struggle. They have to be very efficient to make a profit. A small farm has to have a full line of machinery, and that's expensive. Being a part of America's Dairyland ain't easy. It comes with a lot of work and a little bit of sacrifice. Erickson explains, 'It's not just a job. It's your whole life. People just didn't take time off, and I think that was a little detrimental for the next generation to see that.' However, UW-Extension Educator Ryan Sterry has noticed a positive trend. 'Between the three counties (Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn), there's 257 grade A permitted dairy farms. That's down from about 500 about a decade ago. Despite there (being) less farms, there's actually more milk produced today in the Chippewa Valley than there was 10 years ago.' Sterry believes Wisconsin will continue to compete with the leading dairy producing the other leading dairy states. Production, as of late, has been gaining on top state, California Sterry says it's vital for farmers of all stripes to find a niche market to fill. He says there are so many factors of business that dictate how much the product is worth. It takes a lot of skill and dedication to navigate the agriculture industry effectively. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
