PLATTEVILLE -- Two topics of vital interest to Wisconsin residents will be the focus of a Future of Farming and Rural Life in Wisconsin Forum Oct. 13 at the UW-Platteville Center for the Arts Theater.

Both candidates running for agriculture commissioner have deep roots in the land but differ on whether new types of farming or experience with agribusiness are best to promote the Palmetto State's farmers and their products.

The Republican and Democratic candidates for agriculture commissioner debated Monday whether new types of farming or experience with agribusiness are best to promote the Palmetto State's farmers and their products.