Less than 10% of Wisconsin is used for growing corn, but that percentage has an impressive impact. In 2025, Wisconsin’s corn industry generated $5.1 billion in economic output and supported more than 19,500 jobs. I’ve enjoyed celebrating corn as Alice in Dairyland at the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival, the Randolph Community Corn Carnival, and during my tour at the United Wisconsin Grain Producers (UWGP) facility. Plus, every mile I drive is fueled by ethanol! The iconic Ali

My experience at the 175th Wisconsin State Fair was an easy five-star review. Some may think that spending all 11 days of the Wisconsin State Fair walking the grounds and connecting with exhibitors and fairgoers would be tiring… and that would be correct, to an extent. However, the energy I gained from being at the State Fair, surrounded by agriculture and passionate advocates, made the miles I walked seem like nothing! I spent the majority of my time visiting Dairy Lane or e

We often think about the abundance and diversity of Wisconsin's $116.3 billion agriculture industry, but you may not know about the abundant opportunities to explore the world of agriculture through educational tours and talks. Local county, district, and state fairs offer hands on exposure to agriculture. In addition to the livestock shows and 4-H or FFA projects, there are also a variety of speakers and educational tents available. During my very first fair visit as Alice i