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When I think about the holidays, one of the first things to come to my mind is food. What new dishes are you bringing to the table this holiday season? The Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program has many options to spice up your cuisine during the holiday and throughout the year. No matter how you plan to celebrate, there are many options for making the holidays special, while also supporting our local farmers and agribusinesses. Since 1983, the SSfW program has been trademarked through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Keep an eye out for products bearing the SSfW logo. The oval-shaped logo with a red background and white and yellow lettering carries a meaningful message: when you see it, you can be assured at least 50 percent of the item’s ingredients, production, or processing has come from right here in Wisconsin. With nearly 450 businesses participating in the SSfW special program, there is something for everyone ranging from handmade cutting boards, cheese, snack foods, sweets, seasonings, and more. One way to liven up your food is with CJ’s Premium Spices, made in Hartland. This family-owned company makes spice mixes that are craft-blended using organic, gluten-free, kosher-certified ingredients. CJ's Premium Spices also won a Specialty Food Association sofi™ award for their delicious Dill Dip Mix. They also have a fresh and easy potato salad mix that is easy to incorporate into your holiday celebrations. Find out more at www.CJsPremiumSpices.com. If you’re a garlic fan, Krebs Pleasant View Farms has you covered. The Krebs family grows seven different varieties of gourmet garlic using sustainable farming methods. Each variety has a unique flavor and strength. Krebs Pleasant View Farms offers culinary garlic and scapes, garlic powder, and seed stock. Learn my by visiting their website at www.KrebsPleasantView.com. Many Wisconsinites like to fire up the grill any time of the year. The Tailgate Foodie has great items for the “grill master” of your family. Their barbecue sauce tastes great, and their spice rub mixes come in unique flavors like Nashville Hot seasoning, Five Pepper Blend, and more. The Tailgate Foodie’s products can be found online at www.TheTailgateFoodie.com. All of these seasoning options are in the Something Special from Wisconsin™ program. By purchasing these products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, you are keeping those dollars in our local economy. To find more local flavors, visit www.SomethingSpecialWI.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

With the holidays approaching, many of us are thinking about how we will celebrate this year. Some people are looking for new ways to celebrate from home, and others are unable to be with their usual family and friends. Stay connected by sending a piece of Wisconsin to everyone on your shopping list this year. Look no further than the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program for all of your unique gifting needs. Since 1983, the Something Special from Wisconsin (SSfW) program has been trademarked through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). As you shop the aisles or your computer for your holiday ingredients and gifts this year, keep an eye out for the yellow and red SSfW) sticker. All the companies apart of this program have at least half of their product ingredients, production, or processing activities sourced from right here in Wisconsin. With nearly 450 companies participating in this special program, there is bound to be something for everyone. Here in Wisconsin, many people enjoy a celebratory Bloody Mary. Spark Spices, of Milton, offers a Bloody Mary spice mix and a variety of other spices for all your seasoning needs. They are handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality. With a wide variety of spice blends, there’s sure to be something to spark your taste buds. Their Zesty snap seasoning makes a popular holiday dip with cream cheese, sour cream, craisins, and two tablespoons of Zesty Snap. Turn ordinary tomato juice into a brilliant Bloody Mary with Stumpy’s Bloody Brilliant then vodka of your choice and garnish. Find more information and recipes at sparkspices.com. Add in Colonel Pabst Worcestershire Sauce to bring bold flavor to your Bloody Mary. The main ingredient in their sauce is beer from Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee. Their Worcestershire Sauce is small-batch brewed using an old Pabst family recipe and is great for seasoning all kinds of meat and seafood. For more recipes suggestions visit colonelpabst.com Don’t forget the cheese! Whether you are making a Bloody Mary or holiday snack board, cheese is always a good addition. Hoards Dairyman Farm Creamery has some delicious options for you. Their Belaire is a creamy semi-soft cheese that melts well and is made from Guernsey milk. The Sark cheese is a melt in your mouth creamy cheese that would complement a Bloody Mary well. Both of these cheeses taste good in just about anything. By purchasing Something Special from Wisconsin products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, but you are also supporting the Wisconsin way of life by keeping those dollars in the local economy. To find more local flavors, visit somethingspecialfromwi.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are thinking about how we will celebrate this year. Some people are looking for new ways to celebrate from home, and others are unable to be with their usual family and friends. Stay connected by sending a piece of Wisconsin to everyone on your shopping list this year. Look no further than the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program for all of your unique gifting needs. Since 1983, the (SSfW) program has been trademarked through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). As you shop the aisles or your computer for your holiday ingredients and gifts this year, keep an eye out for the yellow and red (SSfW) sticker. This sticker carries a very special meaning. When you see it you can be assured that at least half of the product ingredients, production, or processing has come from right here within our state. With nearly 450 companies participating in this special program, there is bound to be something for everyone. For your snacking or baking needs, Wisconsin has about 300 varieties of apples and the Wisconsin Apples Growers Association (WAGA) offers heirloom varieties that have been around for hundreds of years. The WAGA apple sampler box features three or four varieties of apples that are ripe now and shipped directly from the orchard. It’s a great gift for the apple lovers in your life or for those unable to visit an orchard. If you or someone you know is sensitive to nuts, Clasara Oil, based in De Pere, has options for you. They have different sunflower products including sunflower oil and sunflower butter that can be a great substitute for people with nut allergies. They cold-press the seeds for the beneficial oil, which can be used to prepare food. In my house, the holidays usually mean there will be plenty of pie and I like to top my pie with ice cream. Sassy Cow Creamery, located on a family farm in Columbus, offers ice cream and eggnog. These farm-fresh dairy products are a real treat and will make a great addition to your holiday celebrations. What do you usually do with pie and ice cream leftovers? Make a malt with CTL Foods Malted Milk Powder. Add two heaping tables spoons of malted milk powder into your favorite ice cream shake and make it a malt. Malts usually remind me of the county fair but an apple pie malt does sound pretty good. Want a secret ingredient in your baked goods? Just add malt! Visit ctlfoods.com to see recipes. By purchasing Something Special from Wisconsin products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, but you are also supporting the Wisconsin way of life by keeping those dollars in the local economy. To find more local flavors, visit somethingspecialfromwi.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

What are you doing for the holidays this year? Some people are looking for new ways to celebrate from home, including many who will be unable to be with their usual family and friends. No matter how you plan to celebrate, there’s one option for making the holidays special, while also supporting and giving thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses. Since 1983, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program has been trademarked through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Keep an eye out for products bearing the SSfW logo. The oval-shaped logo with a red background and white and yellow lettering carry a meaningful message: when you see it, you can be assured at least 50 percent of the item’s ingredients, production, or processing has come from right here in Wisconsin. With nearly 450 participating in the SSfW special program, there is bound to be something for everyone. One of my favorite things to do before, during, and after the holidays is snack on tasty foods that are made right here in Wisconsin. Slide Gourmet Potato Chips are not your average chip. These chips are deep-fried in canola oil, sprinkled with sea salt, and come in different flavors including dill pickle, spicy BBQ, ranch, curry garlic, and more. Slide Gourmet Potato Chips is a women-owned company and uses local Wisconsin grown potatoes. For more than four generations, Pine River, based in Newton, has been crafting award-winning cheese spreads that are perfect to go with chips or crackers. With flavors such as aged asiago, port wine, mango habanero, Pine River cheese dips make a great addition to any snack spread or gift box. Every year after getting our Christmas tree my family strings together popcorn and cranberries as a garland for the tree. We occasionally snack while doing it. Palo Popcorn, from Sheboygan Falls, is made with REAL cheese and pure coconut oil. Their popcorn comes in a wide variety of flavors including white cheddar cheese, bacon cheddar, and Mexican street corn. Keep the crew happy and snacking with this delicious, one of a kind popcorn from Palo Popcorn. If you are looking for the perfect snack stocking stuffer, Addicting Pretzels has your crunchy snack needs. Available in three different sizes and with flavors like cinnamon & sugar, chipotle, buffalo ranch, and caramel pumpkin there are options for everyone at your table or on your Christmas shopping list. By purchasing Something Special from Wisconsin products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, but you are also supporting the Wisconsin way of life by keeping those dollars in the local economy. To find more local flavors, visit somethingspecialfromwi.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are thinking about how we will celebrate this year. Some people are looking for new ways to celebrate from home, and others are unable to be with their usual family and friends. Stay connected by sending a piece of Wisconsin to everyone on your shopping list this year. Look no further than the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program for all of your unique gifting needs. Since 1983, the SSfW program has been trademarked through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). As you shop the aisles or your computer for your holiday ingredients and gifts this year, keep an eye out for the yellow and red SSfW sticker. This sticker carries a very special meaning. When you see it you can be assured that at least half of the product ingredients, production, or processing has come from right here within our state. With nearly 450 companies participating in this special program, there is bound to be something for everyone. Many SSfW companies have prepared gift boxes perfect for sending in the mail. For the coffee lover in your circle of friends, consider Beans n Cream coffee from Sun Prairie. Beans n Cream coffee is ethically sourced and roasted in-house on an energy efficient roaster with zero emissions. Coffee beans are roasted and shipped to order to ensure the best tasting, freshest product is delivered in a beautiful seasonal box ready for gifting. The smell of this coffee alone will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Another SSfW gift option to send to family and friends is Poppin’ Z’s Gourmet Popcorn. With sweet and savory flavors everyone will want to get their hands on these. The boxes are beautifully packed with popcorn collections for any occasion including colors for your favorite team game day, popcorn buffet for events, and more. With over 50 flavors to choose from it will be hard to narrow down what variety to choose. There are only a few things I have trouble saying ‘no’ to and caramels are one of them. Cream City Caramels and Confections, based in Wauwatosa, are made with REAL butter and heavy cream! These delicious treats melt in your mouth and are finished with chunky salt to bring out all the flavor. Cream City Caramels also offer a Craft Beer Caramel Assortment box with five beer flavors: - Imperial stout, India pale ale, vanilla porter, Weiss bier, pumpkin ale, surprisingly delicious! By purchasing Something Special from Wisconsin products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, you are also supporting the Wisconsin way of life by keeping those dollars in the local economy. To find more local flavors, visit somethingspecialfromwi.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

My family loves baking during the holidays. November 29th is National Lemon Cream Pie Day, the perfect opportunity to share one of our favorite recipes, Lemon Sour Cream Pie. Below is a list of ingredients and some easy-to-follow directions. I hope your family enjoys this pie, and don't forget to include Wisconsin dairy products in your holiday celebrations! Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/4 cups milk 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup butter 1 cup sour cream 1 baked 9-inch pie shell whipped cream (heavy cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar) Directions: Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk and stir with a whisk until smooth. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, and juice. Stir until smooth. Add butter. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool. Fold in sour cream. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill. Serve with whipped cream and a large glass of milk! Enjoy!

With the holidays fast approaching, you may be looking for new and creative ways to celebrate. At my house, the holiday season means food and lots of baking. Glorious smells of cinnamon waft through the air as pies bake in the oven. Cookies fill the freezer in preparation for guests, and the struggle to find a spot in the fridge for anything gets more difficult every day. Although this year is looking a bit different and there are still so many ways to spice up your holiday celebrations with Wisconsin products. One thing my family always has on the table during the holidays (and throughout the year) is butter. Whether you put butter on a fresh warm roll or use it for baking, there are so many ways to use this delicious dairy product. One way to spice up your butter dish is by making flavored butter. Just by adding a few simple ingredients like honey and cranberry sauce can create a whole new sweet condiment. Looking for a more savory option? Try adding parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian spices and paprika. This savory butter is perfect on potatoes or for preparing meat and vegetables. They always say, everything is better with butter and there are so many ways to make your butter unique for the holidays. Link to Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe Link to Garlic Parmesan Butter Recipe The perfect butter to gift (or to keep for yourself), is LuAnn’s Homemade Butters, located in East Troy., Wisc.. LuAnn makes all her own butter with locally sourced ingredients. With a variety of flavors including cinnamon and traditional Honey Butter – who wouldn’t love this sweet and creamy gift? LuAnn’s Homemade Butters is also a member of the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. When family comes together to celebrate the holidays, one of my favorite things to prepare is a cheese and meat platter. Here in Wisconsin we are known for our cheese, and with over 600 varieties to choose from there are options for everyone. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is also a member of SSfW and their cheeses are made right on the family farm in Waterloo, Crave Brothers fresh mozzarella has a fresh taste that easily pairs with many cheese board fixings, while their chocolate mascarpone is hard to pass up and is delicious on top of fruit or used to top a cake. On my cheese board I also like to include some slices cheeses to go with a cracker or apple slice. Widmer’s Cheese Cellars is a fourth generation owned and operated (SSfW) cheese operation, located in Theresa. Here they specialize in brick, Colby, and cheddar cheese handcrafted in small batches to produce high quality, delicious cheese. Widmer’s Cheese Cellars offers a variety of gift packages options great for gifting or snacking. Now that your brain is filled with cheese board pairing ideas, you’ll need something to display your plethora of cheeses. Jewell Hollow Woodcraft is a SSfW company that creates beautiful cutting boards for any reason or season. They offer unique customization options and can personalize your board with laser engraving. Jewell Hollow cutting boards are beautiful and make wonderful gifts, kitchen tools, or decorations. By purchasing Something Special from Wisconsin products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, you are also supporting the Wisconsin way of life by keeping those dollars in the local economy. To find more local flavors, visit somethingspecialfromwi.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

As we approach the holidays in this whirlwind year many of us are thinking about the things we are most thankful for. I am most thankful for my family and being able to spend time with them. Across Wisconsin, many households are beginning to plan for the holidays as the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and many families are looking for new ways to celebrate from their homes. How could you make your holiday celebrations even more special? Supporting and giving thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses is a great way to showcase the diversity of Wisconsin products. You can make sure that your dollars are staying right here in America’s Dairyland. Since 1983, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program has been trademarked through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. As you shop the aisles or your computer for your holiday ingredients and gifts this year, keep an eye out for the yellow and red (SSfW) sticker. The oval logo is easy to spot. It has a bright red background and white and yellow lettering, allowing you to easily identify a (SSfW) product. This sticker carries a very special meaning, for when you see it you can be assured that at least half of the product ingredients, production, or processing has come from right here within our state. With nearly 450 participating in this special program, there is bound to be something for everyone. One of my favorite things to prepare during the holidays is a cheese and meat platter – no matter how many people are around the house (even if it’s just me). Incorporate Scholze Family Beef into your holiday snacking celebrations. Their summer sausage and cranberry beef sticks will add a twist to your charcuterie preparation. All of the Scholze Family Beef products are raised on their farm and the gift boxes are one of a kind. There are so many great options that are sure to “meat” your snacking expectations. It’s getting cold in Wisconsin and what better way to keep warm than with alpaca products from Fevolden Farm. Their handcrafted alpaca hats are luxuriously soft and would make the perfect gift for a friend or family member. Alpaca is a natural fiber and is warmer than sheep’s wool. Fevolden Farm also offers alpaca yarn, perfect for your crafty friends, and alpaca dryer balls that are non-chemical and leave clothes with fewer wrinkles. There are a plethora of (SSfW) cheeses to choose from including sheep cheese from Phlox Farm and Eckerman Sheep Company. Phlox Farm’s 100% Sheep milk cheese is rare, aged artisan cheese that makes a “ewe”nique gift for anyone. Spice up your holiday snacking with smooth and creamy sheep milk cheese. This unique and bold flavored cheese are great for Hors d’ oeuvres and pairing with wines (or beer!). By purchasing Something Special from Wisconsin products, you are not only supporting local producers and processors, you are also supporting the Wisconsin way of life by keeping those dollars in the local economy. To find more local flavors, visit somethingspecialfromwi.com, and you can give thanks to our local farmers and agribusinesses all year long. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

When is the last time you ate a cranberry? Was it the holidays last year? Or maybe dried cranberries in your lunch? Here in Wisconsin cranberries are a big deal. The earliest memories I have about cranberries are stringing them together with popcorn as a garland for our Christmas tree. These tart berries have a rich history that dates back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Native Americans used cranberries for food, various medicines and as a beautiful dye. Although we might not use cranberries to treat the common cold, cranberries are making a big splash in many other ways. Wisconsin is known for its rich history of producing a safe, wholesome, and secure food supply for your families, the nation, and the world. Cranberries are now in the spotlight as the fall harvest begins, decorating the landscape with pops of bright red color. The cranberry was discovered by early settlers, who called it a “crane-berry” because its blossoms resembled the head and beak of a sandhill crane. Cranberry harvest is underway and you’ll see beds around the state flooded to float these berries to the surface. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries don’t grow in water. They are grown on low-lying vines in well-drained, sandy soils with a low pH. However, these cranberry marshes are established near an adequate water supply, both for irrigation and for harvest purposes. This water supply can also be used to protect the berries from harsh Wisconsin weather as a thin layer of water over the vines can provide frost protection in early fall. Cranberries have quite the reputation in Wisconsin as it is the number one fruit crop both in size and economic value. Our great state grows over 60 percent of the nation’s crop, making Wisconsin the top cranberry producing state in the nation. Produced by roughly 250 farmers, cranberries are grown on 21,100 acres across Wisconsin counties. Cranberries pack a punch when it comes to supporting Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture portfolio, but also this little red berry is making a big impact globally. Wisconsin leads the nation in the export of prepared and preserved cranberries. Travelling across the world you will find cranberry tea in China, cranberry chutney in India, and spicy cranberry salsa in Mexico. Not only do cranberries offer a delicious and unique flavor, but this special berry also offers a low calorie, high vitamin, and high mineral fruit with great fiber content. These traits are important in today’s health conscious society. The popularity of cranberries is increasing as we discover just how versatile this tangy, tart, and delicious little red berry is. Wisconsin’s native fruit continues to be cultivated and integrated into new food creations that excite people’s taste buds. Whether you try them dried as a snack, in muffins, or in a sauce, there are so many tasty ways to enjoy and benefit from Wisconsin’s state fruit. I encourage you to try something new with cranberries this fall, whether you choose a new recipe or experiment with fresh cranberries, this Wisconsin treat is sure to satisfy! I am so excited to have the opportunity to wade in a bog and learn first-hand from Wisconsin’s cranberry farmers.

Chocolate milk is the Official Beverage of Halloween and it is perfect added into your breakfast routine, as an afternoon snack, or heated to warm you up on a chilly fall evening. Not only is chocolate milk delicious, but it is also nutritious! This sweet and satisfying beverage is a treat that children and parents can agree on. Chocolate milk isn’t just for snack time, it can be incorporated to almost any meal. One great way that chocolate milk can be added to breakfast is right on top of your cereal. You can also make Chocolate Milk Overnight Oats. Fill your cup with oats, chia seeds, a pinch of salt, and add in chocolate milk. In the morning this delectable dish will be ready and waiting for you and is perfect topped with chocolate chips! Another breakfast chocolate milk recipe is Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes. This recipe is sure to satisfy the pumpkin and chocolate lovers in your home. Not only does this recipe make delicious pancakes, but my mom used the leftover batter to make muffins (if you choose to do this, you may want to add some sweetness). This recipe is festive and a great way to use Halloween’s official beverage! One more recipe that I recently tried that also uses chocolate milk is Chocolate Milk Cupcakes with Chocolate Milk Frosting. This recipe is perfect for National Chocolate Cupcake day which just so happens to fall on October 18th. Watch the video on how you can make them at home! Dairy products like chocolate milk, cheese, and yogurt are packed with nine essential nutrients including protein, calcium, and vitamin D. The high-quality protein found in dairy helps to build strong muscles while calcium works to strengthen bones and teeth. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that people age nine and older include three servings of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods in their diet, and chocolate milk can serve as one of the three! As temperatures begin to cool down chocolate milk in the form of hot chocolate (topped with whipped cream) is the perfect treat to warm you up! While you are in the dairy section of the grocery store, be sure to look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge or the number “55” on milk cartons to ensure you are buying fresh, locally produced chocolate milk from right here in Wisconsin. Looking for hands-on activities to share with teachers, families and on social media? “Mess with Your Milk – Halloween Edition” are kid-friendly activities to celebrate Halloween while recycling chocolate milk cartons.

Growing up on a dairy farm, I didn’t know much about hog farming until my little sister decided she wanted to exhibit two pigs at the county fair. That summer she was devoted to raising her pigs and preparing them for the show. I learned about how pigs are cared for and behave, and how they develop into maturity. Today, I often find myself enjoying pork by eating bacon for breakfast or preparing a pork roast, but this month I plan to use pork new ways. Pork is often easy to prepare or add into a dish. October is National Pork Month and it’s the perfect time to experiment with new recipes. Pork is an excellent source of protein and provides several important vitamins and minerals. Did you know that pork is the most widely consumed and versatile protein in the world? A 3-ounce serving of pork is a great source of thiamin, selenium, protein, niacin, vitamin B-6 and phosphorus, and a good source of zinc, riboflavin and potassium. Pork is also considered to be heart-healthy as it is naturally low in sodium and can help regulate blood pressure. Pork can be used in a variety of ways but it is also available in many different forms. From spiral ham during the holidays, to bacon in the morning, to charcuterie meats on cheese boards, pork can be eaten as a snack or meal any time of year. In December, 2018 there were 325,000 hogs and pigs on Wisconsin farms. Every day Wisconsin farmers work hard to care for and produce high quality products for consumers around the world. Through changes in feeding and breeding techniques, pork producers have responded to consumer demand for leaner pork. Today’s pork has 16 percent less fat and 27 percent less saturated fat as compared to 1991. Many cuts of pork are now as lean as a skinless chicken breast. This year, many farmers faced hardship as COVID-19 impacted supply and demand across the nation. To assist farmers, the Wisconsin Pork Association and the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) created a program, called “Passion for Pork”. This program works by connecting Wisconsin pork producers with smaller, local meat processors who are working to process and package pork to help meet the growing demand for food bank and food pantry resources. Wisconsin food banks are getting the pork into the hands of those in need. This month as you grocery shop, I encourage you to seek out new pork options and try new recipes. Whether you are interested in making ground pork tacos, oven baby back ribs, or trying a pork roast in a crockpot, pork is easy to prepare and is perfect to fuel families while working, or attending school, from home. Buying local products keeps dollars in our state and supports our farmers, processors communities and economies. You can find a variety of pork recipes and information about different cuts of pork on the pork checkoff website pork.org. Photos courtesy of the National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa.

With summer coming to an end it’s the perfect time to get your food fix while supporting Wisconsin farmers! It's the perfect time to fire up the grill before winter sets in (although I've heard many Wisconsinites say they grill all year long) and Wisconsin pork has the variety you need. Not only is it the perfect time to grill, but it is also the perfect time to stock up for National Pork Month in October. Pork is an excellent source of protein and provides several important vitamins and minerals. It is also a heart-healthy food and is low in sodium.With seven common cuts of pork that are 16 percent leaner and have 27 percent less saturated fat than 20 years ago, pork lets you eat healthy and enjoy the delicious flavors you love. Pork is the most widely consumed and versatile protein in the world! It’s easy to cook and adaptable to just about any recipe. Check out these 5 different recipes using pork! Pork Brats Ground Pork Tacos Baby Back Ribs List of Ingredients for the marinade used to make Julia's Pork Ribs olive oil ketchup Worcestershire sauce garlic powder onion powder brown sugar red pepper flakes pineapple juice Cheesy Pork Chops and Rice Link to Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Rice Rosemary Garlic Pot Roast Link to Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast Recipe These recipes are easy to prepare at home and it is perfect to fuel families while they are working or attending school from home. One way is by purchasing a Pork from your local grocery store which directly benefits farmers. You can find a variety of pork recipes on pork checkoff website which is pork.org.