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Barns and the History They Hold

Barns are all over the southwestern Wisconsin countryside. Some have histories dating back over 150 years and are still in use today—serving as time capsules of our state’s early farming

Living Well This Spring

(SPONSORED CONTENT) Until recently, the majority of the western world has relied on reactive health practices to treat ailments. But we’re learning that there are many proactive approaches to wellness

Backyard Foraging

Backyards are often seen as places for recreation only after the Wisconsin winter has finally thawed away. Unbeknownst to many of us, underneath our running feet are edible plants we

Flour Alchemy

Above: Photo courtesy of Origin Breads. In the spring of 2022, I noticed something strange happening in my sourdough starter. It used to have a light, sour aroma with some

Pork with a Lighter Footprint

“The pigs were getting a bit more athletic than I would have liked; they could outrun me and I was getting tired of chasing them,” says Jeremy Crooks Lynch, who

Gifts to Love: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts to Love… We believe in shopping small and local in every season. And this time of year we see a beautiful opportunity to go a little bit further and

Dane County Farmers’ Market Celebrates 50 Years

Many of us have spent a Saturday morning or two (or more) strolling along the Capitol Square, awakening all five senses with the experiences of the Dane County Farmers’ Market.

Destination Dining

(SPONSORED CONTENT) Throw a dart at a map of Wisconsin and you’ll find something worth seeing and something worth eating. With such abundant natural beauty and a rich agricultural history,

(Video) Chef Giovanni Shows Us How to Make Agnolotti

When asked to contribute a recipe featuring winter squash for our fall 2022 issue, Chef Giovanni Novella certainly delivered. His Agnolotti Alla Zucca is admittedly a project, but it’s worth

Eat Like a Farmer

Leave it to the folks actually growing the food to show us the most delicious ways to eat farm fresh! Enjoy this collection of recipes from some of our favorite