

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...


Meet the Candidates: Michaela King; "Lucky for Me"
When you grow up on a farm and work in the agriculture industry, it’s easy to forget how lucky you are. Most people grow up without...


On the Road - March
As the weather begins to warm up, so does the Alice in Dairyland program! March began a busy time of year for us, with many exciting...


Meet the Candidates: Lauren Siemers; "Take the Road Less Traveled"
When you envision a road, you likely picture neatly paved highways or traffic lights. Perhaps there's a pothole or two along the way, a...


Meet the Candidates: Kiley Pagel; “Living the Dream”
Hello, Wisconsin! My name is Kiley Pagel. I am a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Kewaunee County. My family farm is Pagel’s Ponderosa...


A Special Herb
This specialty crop was believed to bring physical strength in ancient Rome, so it was fed to racehorses, wrestlers, and workers. Hung...


A Fungi to Try
Dark damp conditions full of decaying plant material – sounds like the perfect place, right? Well, maybe not for you, but it’s just what...


On the Road - February
February may be a short month, but I sure made the most of it! My first event of the month was the Wisconsin Corn and Soy Expo and their...


The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program
Wisconsin is home to over 1,200 licensed cheesemakers, but only a small group of the elite earn the title of Master Cheesemaker. The...


A Very Special Root
American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius, grows wild in Wisconsin’s shady, deciduous forests. According to the Wisconsin Legislative...