What do corn mazes, bumblebees, comedy, and Wisconsin farming have in common? SCIENCE! The Wisconsin Science Festival is underway, and you don't need a lab coat to join the fun.

Festival Director Samantha Mulrooney and Organizer Francesca Long tell Teri Barr how more than 800 events connect agriculture, nature, and everyday life with science -- in communities across the state.

The Wisconsin Science Festival runs for 10 days, through October 25, 2026.

 

What do corn mazes, bumblebees, comedy, and Wisconsin farming have in common? SCIENCE! The <a href="https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/">Wisconsin Science Festival</a> is underway, and you don't need a lab coat to join the fun.
Festival Director Samantha Mulrooney and Organizer Francesca Long tell Teri Barr how more than 800 events connect agriculture, nature, and everyday life with science -- in communities across the state.
The Wisconsin Science Festival runs for 10 days, through October 25, 2026.
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Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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Corn Mazes to Comedy: Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Science to Everyone

Executive Director Chad Zuleger says several good things were accomplished in the nearly-completed Wisconsin legislative session, but there's still work to do.

Executive Director Chad Zuleger says several good things were accomplished in the nearly-completed Wisconsin legislative session, but there's still work to do.

Dairy Business Association's Chad Zuleger Discusses Wisconsin Legislative Priorities

The National FFA Convention begins soon, and Cheryl Zimmerman discusses what happens at convention, as well as how so many students without a production ag background have become involved in their school's FFA chapter for everything from a class that interested them to gaining leadership training.  And for the parents without an FFA or ag background, don't worry about sending your son or daughter to Indianapolis for this event!

 

The National FFA Convention begins soon, and Cheryl Zimmerman discusses what happens at convention, as well as how so many students without a production ag background have become involved in their school's FFA chapter for everything from a class that interested them to gaining leadership training.&nbsp; And for the parents without an FFA or ag background, don't worry about sending your son or daughter to Indianapolis for this event!
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Wisconsin FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman previews the National FFA Convention

Someone once told Brian Turner that giant pumpkins are 90% water and 10% magic. While he can confirm that the water content is definitely high, he can't exactly prove that they're magical. However, he says the feeling of a big win at a weigh-off definitely is. Brian lives in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and has been growing giant pumpkins for six years. For the last four years, he's been trying to grow a pumpkin that breaks the 2,000-pound threshold. After getting as close as 1,986 pounds, he implemented new strategies this year that helped him achieve his goal.

Someone once told Brian Turner that giant pumpkins are 90% water and 10% magic. While he can confirm that the water content is definitely high, he can't exactly prove that they're magical. However, he says the feeling of a big win at a weigh-off definitely is. Brian lives in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and has been growing giant pumpkins for six years. For the last four years, he's been trying to grow a pumpkin that breaks the 2,000-pound threshold. After getting as close as 1,986 pounds, he implemented new strategies this year that helped him achieve his goal.

Corn Mazes to Comedy: Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Science to Everyone

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