The 2025 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs was selected out of a group of 33 talented individuals. And she is Megan Salentine from the Kewaunee County Fair. 

Salentine will serve a one-year term, and her responsibilities include appearances at Fairs and events throughout the state, working with media, and promoting the importance of Wisconsin Fairs. 

The daughter of Josh and Jenny Salentine of Luxemburg, Wis., Salentine currently studies elementary education and language arts at St. Norbert College. She is currently a childcare teacher at CP Early Educatoin and Care. From her early days as a Clover Bud to exhibiting projects like cake decorating, sewing, and livestock, Salentine’s love for county fairs began in kindergarten. "I fell in love with the excitement and community spirit of fair week," she shared. "It taught me hard work, dedication, and countless life lessons."

The 2025 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs was selected out of a group of 33 talented individuals. And she is Megan Salentine from the Kewaunee County Fair.&nbsp;
Salentine will serve a one-year term, and her responsibilities include appearances at Fairs and events throughout the state, working with media, and promoting the importance of Wisconsin Fairs.&nbsp;
The daughter of Josh and Jenny Salentine of Luxemburg, Wis., Salentine currently studies elementary education and language arts at St. Norbert College. She is currently a childcare teacher at CP Early Educatoin and Care. From her early days as a Clover Bud to exhibiting projects like cake decorating, sewing, and livestock, Salentine&rsquo;s love for county fairs began in kindergarten. "I fell in love with the excitement and community spirit of fair week," she shared. "It taught me hard work, dedication, and countless life lessons."

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Salentine Crowned 2025 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs

Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute.

The Beef Leadership Institute is a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Beef Council and the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association. It was created with these two organizations to train future champions of Wisconsin’s cattle industry. Those selected to participate will complete a series of educational sessions designed to shape local advocates. They will gain skillsets to enhance their communication skills and diversify their knowledge of the beef industry. These leaders will use their voices to extend the reach and impact of the Wisconsin Beef Council and Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association.

The first class began their training in 2023 and graduated at the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association Winter Conference in 2024. Listen in as Pam Jahnke talks with one of the graduates from the inaugural class, Jared Geiser, Chilton.

The 2nd class will begin their training in April 2025 and graduate at the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association Winter Conference in 2026.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd <a href="https://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/beef-leadership-institute">Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute</a>.
The Beef Leadership Institute is a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Beef Council and the Wisconsin Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association. It was created with these two organizations to train future champions of Wisconsin&rsquo;s cattle industry. Those selected to participate will complete a series of educational sessions designed to shape local advocates. They will gain skillsets to enhance their communication skills and diversify their knowledge of the beef industry. These leaders will use their voices to extend the reach and impact of the Wisconsin Beef Council and Wisconsin Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association.
The first class began their training in 2023 and graduated at the Wisconsin Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association Winter Conference in 2024. Listen in as Pam Jahnke talks with one of the graduates from the inaugural class, Jared Geiser, Chilton.
The 2nd class will begin their training in April 2025 and graduate at the Wisconsin Cattlemen&rsquo;s Association Winter Conference in 2026.

WI Beef Leadership Institute Accepting Applications

UW Corn Specialist Hurkat Kuar is 5 months into her new position as Wisconsin's UW-Extension Corn Specialist.  She's a native of India, but she's very happy to be in Wisconsin serving farmers.  She talks to Jill Welke about her goals, initially, for some of her research.  One area she's focused on is silage corn, and she says that Wisconsin farmers have been happy to hear of that direction.

Winds pick up a little today in Wisconsin, but Stu Muck says the ag weather stays dry.  Not much snow in the short term forecast.


Last night 33 candidates that hoped to be the ambassador for all fairs in Wisconsin found out who would hold the post.  Charitee Seebecker introduces us to Melanie Salentine.  She's a 21 year old student at St. Norbert College who found her passion for fairs at a young age in Kewaunee County.


LaNina is a big influence on the weather the upper midwest is experiencing.  Mace Michaels, a staff meteorologist with Severe Studios Radio Network, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, says patterns don't bring a lot of moisture to the upper midwest now, but he doesn't believe that will lead to a drought.


Bryce Windecker of EverAg is a dairy farmer himself in New York state.  He talks with Pam Jahnke about the snow they've received so far, and how they're managing.  He also focuses on how the new calendar year has begun with international sales, and overall milk production.

UW Corn Specialist Hurkat Kuar is 5 months into her new position as Wisconsin's UW-Extension Corn Specialist.&nbsp; She's a native of India, but she's very happy to be in Wisconsin serving farmers.&nbsp; She talks to Jill Welke about her goals, initially, for some of her research.&nbsp; One area she's focused on is silage corn, and she says that Wisconsin farmers have been happy to hear of that direction.
Winds pick up a little today in Wisconsin, but Stu Muck says the ag weather stays dry.&nbsp; Not much snow in the short term forecast.
 Last night 33 candidates that hoped to be the ambassador for all fairs in Wisconsin found out who would hold the post.&nbsp; Charitee Seebecker introduces us to Melanie Salentine.&nbsp; She's a 21 year old student at St. Norbert College who found her passion for fairs at a young age in Kewaunee County.
 LaNina is a big influence on the weather the upper midwest is experiencing.&nbsp; Mace Michaels, a staff meteorologist with Severe Studios Radio Network, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, says patterns don't bring a lot of moisture to the upper midwest now, but he doesn't believe that will lead to a drought.
 Bryce Windecker of EverAg is a dairy farmer himself in New York state.&nbsp; He talks with Pam Jahnke about the snow they've received so far, and how they're managing.&nbsp; He also focuses on how the new calendar year has begun with international sales, and overall milk production.

Salentine Is The New Fairest And Whey Sales Are Booming - Windecker

Wisconsin is moving toward renewable energy such as wind and solar. This means there are more opportunities for farmers to add value to their business with solar arrays. But you’re going to want to proceed with caution. Kelly Wilfert is a farm law outreach specialist with the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Kelly is still engaged in her family’s cash grain and processing vegetable farm in Manitowoc County. Kelly says it’s important for farm families to think carefully before signing solar agreements. It’s important to have a cautionary lens with such a long-term commitment.

Wisconsin is moving toward renewable energy such as wind and solar. This means there are more opportunities for farmers to add value to their business with solar arrays. But you&rsquo;re going to want to proceed with caution. Kelly Wilfert is a farm law outreach specialist with the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Kelly is still engaged in her family&rsquo;s cash grain and processing vegetable farm in Manitowoc County. Kelly says it&rsquo;s important for farm families to think carefully before signing solar agreements. It&rsquo;s important to have a cautionary lens with such a long-term commitment.

Salentine Crowned 2025 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs

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