Summer 2025

Farmers Market Guide

Sponsored by American Farmland Trust. The season of farmers markets is here! Across southern Wisconsin you can support local growers and producers while enjoying the bounty of summer.

A Tour of Madison’s Main Street

Madison’s Main Street intersects Brearly Street between Willy Street and East Washington Avenue. The neighborhood may not have the Cream City brick buildings and bars that line other Wisconsin towns,

Destination Dining

Whether enjoying a Midwest road trip or summer staycation, these dining experiences will be the highlight of your itinerary. Hang out in the heart of Bayfield, take in the stunning

Letter from the Editor: Summer 2025

It’s rare, but these days I’ve been finding myself at a loss for words. No matter your politics, it’s undeniable that our communities, including our farming and culinary communities, are

Local Craft Beverage

You already eat farm-to-table. Why not imbibe locally too? Try these Wisconsin beverage makers for some of the most creative refreshments around.

Nourishing Connections: Dining in the Driftless

I love the Driftless Area, and I’m hardly alone. Chances are that one of your favorite local haunts is called The Driftless Something. The natural beauty of this region works

Powered by Plants

“I’ve got something to prove,” says Lauren Montelbano. “I want our riders to be out there not feeling depleted, feeling strong and blowing by the haters—showing that you can be

Savoring Summer Eggplant

Prime eggplant season in Wisconsin can begin as early as July and stretch through early fall. There are countless varieties of eggplant, from the bulbous globe to the slender Japanese

Summer Cooldown

There comes a time in midsummer, when cooking doesn’t feel like cooking. The produce is bountiful and the effort it takes to turn simple, seasonal goodies from your garden, CSA

Tofu & Tempeh: A Cube Above the Rest

As an avid meat eater, one may not peg me as someone to get excited about plant-based proteins. In the case of tofu and tempeh, however, these are alternative protein

Water, Conservation and Agriculture

You can’t talk about water quality and agriculture without first defining the watershed, says Shelly Brenneman, Conservation Programs Coordinator for Valley Stewardship Network, a nonprofit organization based out of Viroqua.