12 Days, 12 Ways with Wisconsin Butter
The holiday season often brings families and friends together over delicious food. Whether you enjoy a holiday ham, delicious desserts, or something in between, many of our favorites include an important Wisconsin staple – rich and creamy butter. In November and December each year, butter sales peak as home cooks prepare their holiday recipes to share with loved ones. Retail butter sales are generally about 50% higher than average in these two months compared to the rest of
"On the Road with Alice" in November
This November, I was able to put on many miles across the state of Wisconsin and even the world! Some of my travels encompassed experiences that “Alices” have participated in annually for decades, while another was one which the program has been very fortunate to embark upon in recent years. Read on to look back on a memorable November with me! Any guesses as to which experience is stepped in tradition for “Alice?” It was the cutting of the first Christmas tree! Previous in
Celebrate National Lemon Cream Pie Day
My family loves baking during the holidays. November 29th is National Lemon Cream Pie Day, the perfect opportunity to share one of our...
Do Farmers Care about the Environment?
The short answer? YES! Caring for the environment is an essential part of a farmer’s job, and is a responsibility not taken lightly. A...
Wisconsin needs farms of all types and sizes
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Thank you, June Dairy Month
For 30 days, Wisconsin puts all eyes on one of our signature industries. We celebrate our dairy farmers and processors who provide a...
Getting my feet wet as Alice in Dairyland
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Riley, and I am honored to be the 71st Alice in Dairyland. My first appearance on this blog was as an Alice in...
