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

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

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,

Fall in Wisconsin is a beautiful time of the year. The changing leaves, crisp air, pumpkin patches and apple orchards are a few of the...

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