

Ham it up During National Pork Month
Growing up on a dairy farm, I didn’t know much about hog farming until my little sister decided she wanted to exhibit two pigs at the...


Pork Recipes to Fuel Your Fall
With summer coming to an end it’s the perfect time to get your food fix while supporting Wisconsin farmers! It's the perfect time to fire...


Wisconsin Farmers Fuel Food Pantries
Wisconsin farmers are on the clock 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed or reduced hours...


What’s for Breakfast during Better Breakfast Month?
Breakfast has always been one of my favorite meals and the month of September is Better Breakfast Month. From pancakes and eggs to...


Corn Cobs and Cars: Ethanol Fuels Transportation
During my second week as the 73rd Alice in Dairyland, I was excited to put some miles on ‘Kernel’, the flex-fuel Ford Explorer, as I...


Memories to Last a Lifetime: The Wisconsin State Fair
Growing up, my summers were always filled with fairs and cow shows. This year is different. Many exhibitors are not able to showcase...


Wisconsin Lavender is a Specialty Crop Indeed
New Life Lavender and Cherry Farm in Baraboo opened my eyes, and my nose, to the wonder of lavender. In mid-July, I was able to visit the...


Chill with Ice Cream during These Hot Summer Months!
My name is Julia Nunes and I am the newly selected 73rd Alice in Dairyland. I am stepping into this position in one of the hottest months...


Cooking with Alice in Dairyland: Melting Pot Mac & Cheese
July 14th is National Mac & Cheese Day and this year I wanted to celebrate! Growing up on my family’s dairy farm in Chippewa Falls, our...


Signing Off as Wisconsin's 72nd Alice in Dairyland
The evening of May 11, 2019 will forever hold a special place in my heart. That night, in an auditorium filled with members of the...
















