Cheese is the universal language of love in Wisconsin! As America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin is home to more than 600 varieties, types, and styles of cheese. Whether you are gathering with loved ones, watching your favorite football team, or celebrating Valentine’s Day, Wisconsin cheese is a tasty option for any snack or meal. Wisconsin’s more than 1,200 talented and dedicated cheesemakers are the ingredient that makes our state’s cheese so special. In fact, they have helped our

For the past 74 years, the Alice in Dairyland program has brought agriculture education to communities across Wisconsin and beyond. As we step into the 75th year of the program, I am incredibly thankful to be a part of this Wisconsin tradition and historic year of the program. Alice in Dairyland is a one-year, full-time public relations professional employed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Each year, “Alice” travels more tha

Wisconsin is known for being the #1 producer of many agricultural commodities, but you might not know about this specialty root that is sought after around the world! Wisconsin Ginseng, otherwise known as Panax quinquefolius is one of Wisconsin's #1 crops. In fact, we produce about 95% percent of all cultivated ginseng in the United States, with the majority of it being in Marathon County. Ginseng is often used in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year is the yea