
Meet the Candidates: Katrina Hoesly; "Beyond the Farm Gate"
There's a special magic that comes from being raised in agriculture. As the fifth generation to walk our farm, I feel it every day....

A Bit of Encourage-Mint
Few plants omit a smell as immediately identifiable as plants in the mint family. Without even knowing what mint looks like, whether it’s...

Meet the Candidates: Cierra Essock; “I believe in the future of agriculture…”
“I believe in the future of agriculture…” are the powerful opening words of the FFA creed. I have heard this phrase many times during my...

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...