I can’t believe I have already completed my first three months as Wisconsin’s 78 th Alice in Dairyland! It feels like my first day was just yesterday, but since I began, I have traveled over 11,000 miles and smiled more times than I can count. I’ve also learned and experienced more than I could ever imagine. As I write this, the leaves are just beginning to shift to golden, amber, and red hues while there’s a familiar hum of harvest in the air as we wrap up September. This t

For many Wisconsin farmers, this change in the seasons means harvest is upon us. You may have seen large tractors and machinery on the roads making their way to their next harvest destination, and be sure to drive carefully when near them. This year, National Farm Safety and Health Week  is being held September 21-27, 2025 , with the theme “Safety First, Avoid the Worst.” This annual promotion is led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS). It acknowl

In the blink of an eye, August came and went with so many beautiful places, people, and products that I had the chance to interact with and promote!   174th Wisconsin State Fair My August began right off the bat with the best 11 days of summer, the 174th Wisconsin State Fair! I attended every day of the fair and each experience filled my cup to the brim with joy and richness. My first day started bright and early with media interviews and opening ceremonies, followed by a sto

A list of where you can find the 77th Alice in Dairyland, Halei Heinzel, at National Dairy Month events during the last stretch of her...

Whether it’s hearing a farmer’s story, sharing facts about Wisconsin’s unique agriculture community or experiencing the state’s diversity...

Growing up on my family’s multi-generational grain farm and elevator, I thought my riding in the combine with my grandpa, waving ‘hello’...