Andy Radtke

Governor Evers on Food & Farming

Wisconsin’s new governor, Tony Evers, shares his vision for the future of agriculture and food in the Badger State.

Tariffs & Cheeseheads

Recent retaliatory tariffs on exported Wisconsin cheese mean another slice of pain for the dairy state.

Underground Butcher

Jonny Hunter and his team of knife-wielding pirate anarchists at Underground Butcher are onto something, and it’s not just about the meat.

The Secret Ingredients of Fishing

The lower half of our state is a veritable fishing Promised Land. Venture forth and catch your own to experience the best in primal dining.

The State of the Tailgate

Back in the day, tailgate fare was as predictable as fat on a lineman. Now it appears a menu change is gaining speed…and it’s sort of tasty. It’s a brave

Garlic’s Fermentation innOvation

Yes, black garlic. This carefully fermented food adds something completely unique to any dish and has health benefits to boot.

Organic Valley: A Short History of Better Milk

During the farm crisis of the 1980s, hundreds of farmers were going out of business, but the desperation was fueled by more than economics – they were sick of using

A Look Back at the Wisconsin Barn

“Sometimes I wonder what I will be like as a fossil…” begins this lyrical look back at a fixture of Wisconsin’s rural landscape.

Last Bite: An Unusual Barn

On a ridge that crosses the northern border of Sauk County sits this unusual barn of perpendicular design. A palette knife acrylic painting by Wisconsin artist Andy Radtke harmonizes its