​For generations, the Seaquist family has grown apple and cherry trees north of Sister Bay in Door County. While in the middle of the family’s busy cherry harvest, Dale Seaquist took time to give a tour of their orchards and processing facility. In our time together, Dale shared a bit of his family’s history. His ancestor, Andres Seaquist, was the first generation to come to the United States from Sweden where he was a carpenter. He worked in Wisconsin’s timber industry until

Stomping around the farm in my kid-sized work boots, the strength of my parents often amazed me. There was plenty of work to do on our dairy farm. One of my first tasks was to give fresh water to our baby calves. Struggling to carry a full pail, I used my little red wagon to pull the containers to our hydrant. Meanwhile, my parents could carry not one, but two buckets full of water by hand. I wanted to do whatever it took to grow strong like them. Their advice: eat your fruit

Food has a tendency to bring people together. The smells of warm breakfast can get even the sleepiest of individuals out of bed. Friends who need to catch up go out to lunch. Families gather around a table at night to discuss their day. In my life, food brought our family together before it even reached the store. My family’s dairy farm is in the rolling hills of Crawford County where we are surrounded by some of Wisconsin’s more than 300 commercial apple orchards. Those orch

Each Fourth of July, homes are beautifully decorated with American flags and patriotic decor. People wear red, white and blue outfits to gather with family and friends. Fireworks fill night skies with dazzling displays of color. Among all the traditions we have to celebrate this national holiday, some of our most memorable customs focus on food. Growing up, my family always used Wisconsin fruits and vegetables to add color on the Fourth. With the holiday conveniently landing