

“Once Upon a Time”
During my childhood, I found myself falling in love with all the Disney princess movies just like any other girl. I began to look up to...


Meet Stephanie Hoff: A rural girl communicating in an urban world
For the last time, chocolate milk does not come from a brown cow! Have you ever found yourself explaining where food comes from to...


A Barn and Three Silos
In a world of constant hustle and bustle, it’s important to take the time to soak in your surroundings. I often stand in the footprints...


My Barn Looked Different
When you picture a Wisconsin barn, what does it look like? They come in all different shapes and sizes across our state. From the red...


How Can Ginseng Work for You?
Hidden just below the soil’s surface in Marathon and surrounding counties lies an international gem. Grown for generations in the central...


A Small Root with a Big Impact
Before I ran for Alice in Dairyland, I had little idea of what ginseng was, how it was grown, or what it even looked like! Fast forward...


Plants, Fish, and a Few Beneficial Bacteria
Today’s farmers are continually innovating when it comes to new methods of growing and raising our food supply. Aquaponics, a process...


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...


Christmas Tree Traditions
Each year, Christmastime brings friends and family together from near and far. All across the state, we gather for traditions of baking...


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...




















