Potatoes may have originated thousands of years ago and even traveled to outer space, but here in Wisconsin, they’ve become a down-to-earth staple of home cooking. With our cool climate, quick spring warm-up, and sandy soils, Wisconsin naturally produces some of the nation’s finest spuds. So, it’s no surprise we rank third in the country for potato production, and first for states east of the Mississippi River. But beyond the fields and harvest equipment, the real story of Wi

A new year brings many fresh starts - new recipes, new routines, new friendships, and new goals. For the Alice in Dairyland program, it also brings one of our most meaningful annual traditions: the search for the next woman who will serve as Wisconsin’s official agricultural ambassador. Each January, the Alice in Dairyland program reaches its midpoint for the current “Alice” and begins to look ahead toward who will represent Wisconsin agriculture in the coming year. In the be

December is always one of my favorite months of the year. Between holiday music, being together with family, festive movies, beautiful decorative displays, and delicious food made possible by agriculture, the spirit of the season makes me incredibly cheery and hopeful. Being able to experience this December through the lens of Alice in Dairyland was a special treat and allowed me to enjoy special time spent with my extended family – Wisconsin’s agricultural community! I start