

All About Alice's Tiara
When we think of history, we often think of vintage black and white images or dusty volumes of books that share the stories of those who...


Alice in Dairyland Goes to Crawford County
One of the special parts about the Alice in Dairyland selection process is that a new county gets to host the finals event each year....


Guess the Specialty Crop
Can you guess what specialty crop we’re featuring this month? - There are over 600 varieties of this crop (Wisconsin Department...


Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Lead the Way in Cultivating Sustainability
Written by Halei Heinzel, Wisconsin's 77th Alice in Dairyland, as part of her Top Candidate submission. It’s no surprise that the dairy...


The Magic of Curds and WHEY
When you picture Wisconsin’s top agriculture products, what comes to mind? For many, it may be cheese, cranberries, snap beans, or even...


Beef producers focus on sustainability
Sunny May days are made for grilling out, but the cherry (tomato) on top is that May is also Beef Month! We have a lot to celebrate in...


Meet the Candidates: Katrina Hoesly; "Beyond the Farm Gate"
There's a special magic that comes from being raised in agriculture. As the fifth generation to walk our farm, I feel it every day....


A Bit of Encourage-Mint
Few plants omit a smell as immediately identifiable as plants in the mint family. Without even knowing what mint looks like, whether it’s...


Meet the Candidates: Cierra Essock; “I believe in the future of agriculture…”
“I believe in the future of agriculture…” are the powerful opening words of the FFA creed. I have heard this phrase many times during my...


Meet the Candidates: Halei Heinzel; "Embracing Opportunities in Agriculture"
My journey in agriculture has led me to pursue every opportunity and embrace every open door, from species to specialty crops. Growing up...