

“On the Road with Alice” in September
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


Perfect Pairing for Wisconsin Summer
Lewis and Clark, Batman and Robin, and milk and cookies all represent famous duos. You cannot say one without the other. But, what about...


What do you know about Wisconsin agriculture?
Agriculture is a diverse and vibrant industry in Wisconsin. It contributes $104.8 billion to our state economy and provides more than...


Celebrating National Agriculture Week
National Agriculture Week: March 22 - March 28, 2020 National Agriculture Day: March 24, 2020 From America’s Breadbasket to America’s...


Becoming a Wisconsin Cheesemaker
My journey to becoming a licensed Wisconsin cheesemaker did not begin intentionally. As I was preparing for my freshman year at the...


Perfect Wisconsin Pairs
There are few things in life that go together better than artisan wines and cheese. Lucky for us Wisconsin residents, our state is home...


Alice's Favorite Things
Inspired by Oprah, and her annual list of Favorite Things, I too have put together a list of my favorite Something Special from Wisconsin...


The hours behind every bite
There are many things in life we may take for granted whether it is the technology behind our smartphones or the hours spent ensuring...


A Cheesy Host for the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Finals
In Wisconsin, we keep cheese close to our heads and our hearts. Whether it is top of mind for a snack, or it reminds us of friends and...


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...




















