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Whether you started your holiday shopping in September or you’re holding off for December deals, there’s always a chance to add Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW). Something Special from Wisconsin members certify that at least 50% of the value of the product or service is attributable to Wisconsin ingredients, production, or processing activities. Since 1983, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has administered this program to
The hours behind every bite
There are many things in life we may take for granted whether it is the technology behind our smartphones or the hours spent ensuring...
A Cheesy Host for the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Finals
In Wisconsin, we keep cheese close to our heads and our hearts. Whether it is top of mind for a snack, or it reminds us of friends and...
Wisconsin needs farms of all types and sizes
What is the future for Wisconsin agriculture? I recently attended the Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum at UW-Madison where economists...
Marieke Gouda makes it just like home
No matter how far we travel in life, we all carry traditions with us to keep the memories of where we came from alive. This is certainly...
Wisconsin cheese culture is aged to perfection
“What is agriculture?” I often ask youth to define the term for me. Many focus on the second half of the word, culture. They speak of...
