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Connecting Food, Farming and Family

What Makes Wisconsin Agriculture Great?

We depend on our farming communities for affordable and abundant food, economic vitality, and stewardship of our state's resources. Agriculture is more than just farming; it's how we feed our families, how we use our natural resources, and our way of life. From dairies to cranberries, Wisconsin is home to a robust and diverse agriculture community that generates a variety of products.

Locally Grown and Raised

Learn how buying local can mean more than visiting a family farm, as well as how best to interpret labels, minimize food waste and prepare food safely. Plus, we show you where to find your favorite Wisconsin-made products at your local grocery store, farmers market or on-farm store!

Meet Wisconsin Farmers

Want to know more about where your food comes from? Wisconsin farmers use innovative technology to safely grow crops, raise livestock and serve as responsible Leaders of the Land™ .

Experience Local Farms

Wisconsin farmers feed your family. Learn about opportunities to visit local farms, how you can make smart shopping decisions at the grocery store and how you can replace common items at home with sustainable options that support farmers and reduce waste.

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How Wisconsin Agriculture Helped Shape the Green Bay Packers

Every fall, millions of fans cheer on the Green Bay Packers. They wear green and gold, gather around the TV on Sundays and proudly call themselves Packers fans. But behind one of the most recognizable names in professional sports is a story deeply rooted in Wisconsin agriculture.  Long before Lambeau... continue

Wachholz Family Farm Builds a Local Food System 

Across Wisconsin, more families are looking for food they can trace directly back to the... continue

Top Three Wisconsin State Fair Foods to Try This Year

Often referred to as the best 11 days of summer, the Wisconsin State Fair has something for... continue

Shared Water, Shared Responsibility

Inside a farmer-led watershed group making a difference for Wisconsin water quality Protecting our shared... continue

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