In America’s Dairyland, it’s hard not to love all things dairy! I have a deep appreciation for the cattle, the farm families that take care of them, dairy products such as cheese and butter, and dairy research. The Dairy Innovation Hub harnesses research and development at UW–Madison, UW–Platteville, and UW–River Falls campuses to keep Wisconsin’s $52.8 billion dairy community at the global forefront in producing nutritious dairy products in an economically, environmentally,

The holiday season often brings families and friends together over delicious food. Whether you enjoy a holiday ham, delicious desserts, or something in between, many of our favorites include an important Wisconsin staple – rich and creamy butter.   In November and December each year, butter sales peak as home cooks prepare their holiday recipes to share with loved ones. Retail butter sales are generally about 50% higher than average in these two months compared to the rest of

This November, I was able to put on many miles across the state of Wisconsin and even the world! Some of my travels encompassed experiences that “Alices” have participated in annually for decades, while another was one which the program has been very fortunate to embark upon in recent years. Read on to look back on a memorable November with me!   Any guesses as to which experience is stepped in tradition for “Alice?” It was the cutting of the first Christmas tree! Previous in