Farm name: Wilfert Farms, LLCFarmers: Dave & Terri Wilfert; Ryan & Kelsey Wilfert; Kelly WilfertFarm location: Two Rivers, WIFeatured plant: Freshs fruits and vegetables including strawberries, sweet corn, peas-in-the-pod and carrots, as well as our pumpkin patch.Facts and history of the farm: Wilfert Farms has been around since 1876, and has transitioned from a traditional … Read More
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Chat with the Farmer Features Young Farms
Farm: Young Farms Farmers Name: Bill & Ann Young, CJ Young, Dylan Young, Lyle Young Farm Location: Berlin, WI Farm Location: Berlin, WI Featured Animal: Crops; Primarily Corn and Soybeans Facts about the Farm: *The farm was started in the early 1900s and is currently in its 5th generation. *Lyle Young is currently 88 years … Read More
Farm Wisconsin to host Drive-Thru Barnyard
MANITOWOC, WI—Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will open its parking lots for a special Mother’s Day Drive-Thru Barnyard experience 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 10. The event will feature traditional farm animals like calves, goats, horses, pigs and chickens, as well as machinery used on the farm. Guests are asked to enter Farm Wisconsin … Read More
Chat with the Farmer Features Sundance Farms
Farm: Sundance Farms Farmers Name: Ali Kuhn Farm Location: Plymouth, WI Featured Animal: Show and Pleasure Horses Facts about the Farm: The farm is currently owned by my parents, Steve and Kelly Mahloch since 1991. It has grown with many changes through the years and is currently a large 100 acre equestrian facility. We … Read More
Chat with the Farmer Features Keel Showpigs
Farmers Name: Keel Showpigs Featured Animal: Pigs Facts about the Farm: The farm has been in the family since the early 1900’s. We are the 5th generation continuing the hog business. My great-great grandfather, Eli Keel, bought it as a homestead for his oldest son William. Eli was a significant figure in his local community. … Read More
Chat with the Farmer Features Jazzy Jerseys
Farmers Name: Jazzy Jerseys, Sydney Endres Featured Animal: Jersey Cows Facts about the Farm: Jazzy Jerseys is a family-owned farm in Lodi, WI. My dad Dave started this farm in 1994, and now both of my brothers, Vinny and Mitchell are full time on the farm as well. We have 10 other full-time team members … Read More
Chat with the Farmer features Wetenkamp Farms
Farmers Name: Rick Wetenkamp, Eric Wetenkamp, and Landon Wetenkamp Featured Animal: Registered Black and Red Angus Beef Facts about the Farm: Wetenkamp Farms was established in 1993 by Rick Wetenkamp. The family started as a small cow calf operation utilizing a grazing system. Operating as a true family farm, Rick expanded the business with his … Read More
Little Sprouts restarts on third Thursdays
Farm Wisconsin moves free Little Sprouts program to Thursdays The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be offering Little Sprouts on the third Thursday of every month. The free program, which includes agriculture-connected storytelling, songs and activities, is perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers along with their parent/caregiver. Little Sprouts will have its first event of … Read More
Celebrate Packers, Popcorn and deals at Farm Wisconsin this weekend
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center offers several options for getting out of the house for fun activities this weekend—and offers admission incentives to do so. Packer backers sporting their team’s gear at Farm Wisconsin, Saturday and Sunday, will get $1 off admission. Monday, kids 18 and younger without school for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Announces Senior Mondays
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, recently named one of Time for Kids’ World’s 50 Coolest Places, will be offering Senior Mondays beginning Monday, January 13, 2020. On Senior Mondays, guests 62 and older may enjoy: A delicious breakfast in The Wisconsin Café from 8-9am for only $6 Free walking in the Discovery Center from 8-9am Discounted … Read More