Rooted In Tradition: Wisconsin's Real Christmas Tree Farms

Today, we head to Aissen Tree Farm, a family operation rooted in Kewaunee County since 1988. For 36 years, Jeff Aissen and his family have grown hand-tended Christmas trees across 70 acres of rolling hills just south of Luxemburg. Their choose-and-cut farm is known for its handcrafted wreaths and g…

From Family Legacy To Festival Fun -- Wisconsin’s Cranberry Story

In 1937, three high school friends unknowingly began Wisconsin’s cranberry legacy, a tradition carried on today by grower Dave Zawistowski of Lake Nokomis Cranberries in Eagle River. Dave started working on the marsh as a child, managing operations by 19 and purchasing his own farm at 21. Now opera…

From $5 To 37,000 Mums: The Story Of Honeymoon Acres

At Honeymoon Acres in New Holstein, the greenhouse is more than a place for plants; it’s a story of family, hard work, and a dream that quite literally grew from the ground up. Joe and Marci McShaw started their business more than 40 years ago with just $5 and a single 1,000-square-foot greenhouse.…

Petals & Plows: A Wisconsin Farm Experience Rooted In Community

Nestled in the countryside between Oshkosh, Ripon, and Berlin, Petals & Plows is more than just a farm; it’s an experience. Operated by Wade and Haley Kaufman's family, this multi-generational farm comes alive each season with opportunities for visitors to connect with Wisconsin agriculture. The gr…

Dahlias Are Blooming In The Dairyland

We’re heading to Airy Point Farms in St. Cloud, Wisconsin, where thousands of dahlias burst into bloom each summer. Nicole and Derek Sippel made the leap from six generations of conventional dairying into agricultural tourism -- hosting U-pick flowers, festivals, and community events. Nicole shares…

A Peachy Summer For Pickin'

Peaches may not be the first fruit you think of in Wisconsin, but cold-hardy varieties allow farms like Creek Bed Farmacy in Poynette to grow them successfully. Farmer Julie Schoeneberg says the trees thrive on the farm’s rolling hills, which provide good drainage, and southern Wisconsin’s climate …

Thank Wisconsin Peppermint For Flavor

Where does the mint in your toothpaste and chewing gum come from? Believe it or not -- Wisconsin! At Still Harvest Farm in Rock County, partners Trip Downing and DJ Waller are growing and processing peppermint just south of Janesville. The harvest is underway now, keeping them busy during the typic…

Bloom, Scoop, Repeat At Country Lavender & Orchard In Kiel

I scream, you scream… and now, you can scream for lavender ice cream at Country Lavender and Orchard in Kiel, Wisconsin! We’re back with another episode celebrating Wisconsin’s specialty crop growers. Today we’re heading to a farm that smells like summer and feels like serenity. Sandy Buchholz and…

U-Pick Your Own Adventure -- Blueberries Are A Bonus!

In the latest episode of our specialty crop series with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we visit Blue Ridge Growers in Troy, Wisconsin. Since u-pick blueberries opened July 4, people have been flocking to the farm to pick from over 800 bushes representing six unique varieties of ber…

We're "All Ears" For This Sweet Corn Update

It’s almost that time of year when you can find fresh ears of Wisconsin sweet corn at farm stands, farmers markets, or right on the farm. Welcome back to the podcast series where we introduce you to specialty crops across the state and the growers who make it all happen! Today we’re heading to Monr…