Pride in Wisconsin’s Pork Industry
Signs of spring are sprouting everywhere. Warmer temperatures have me reminiscing about summer days, fairs and festivals. In Wisconsin,...
Innovation brings agriculture into the classroom
“How many of you come from a farm?” I always ask this question when speaking with elementary students. Occasionally, one or two students...
Biting into sweet opportunities with Buy Local Buy Wisconsin Grants
Wisconsin has much to be proud of from our diverse agriculture industry to fruitful businesses. One of the best parts of my job as Alice...
Eat your vegetables: a simple way to support Wisconsin agriculture
“If only it was that easy.” How many time have you caught yourself thinking or saying that when facing a challenge? Of course, our...
Even in the cold, we care for our cattle.
Mother Nature has shown her true color in 2019: white. This year, it seems we can’t escape the constant snowstorms and freezing...
A “hearty” look at Wisconsin cranberries
We are in the month of love, and it is no coincidence February is also widely recognized as American Heart Month. Cards, chocolate and...
Love for Wisconsin heritage is in the air
It is that time of the year again! Hearts, roses, and jewelry are found almost everywhere as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches....
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...
Federal government shutdown: Is my food still safe?
For weeks, some of the largest news stories have focused on our nation’s federal government shutdown. No matter where people stand on the...
A fresh start to the New Year
It is hard to believe we are more than two weeks into 2019. Every year, I make a resolution to learn something new. Being Alice in...
