During the month of May, Beef Month is celebrated across the country. It highlights farmers and ranchers, the beef cattle they provide, the future of the beef industry, and every aspect in between. Educating consumers about beef nutrition is also an important part of Beef Month. Eating beef provides essential nutrients, including protein, iron, … Read More
Join Our Team: Wisconsin Café is Expanding!
Position: Part-Time Line Cook Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Position Overview: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center—a non-profit, state-of-the-art, interactive agricultural education center—connects visitors’ curiosity to the wonders of Wisconsin farming and provides guests with a better understanding of their food sources. We are looking for a part-time line cook that will join a growing local café and provide … Read More
Value-Added Products Make Maple Syrup Enjoyable All Times of the Day!
I’m Michelle Stangler, serving as the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producer’s Association (WMSPA) Intern! With Wisconsin Maple Month beginning on March 15, I am excited to help promote this unique community within agriculture all year round, especially during this fun season of tapping trees to produce maple syrup. In the state of Wisconsin, maple syrup is … Read More
Join Our Team: Marketing Communications Specialist Position Open
Position: Marketing Communications Specialist Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Position Overview: The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is a non-profit, interactive agricultural education center. Farm Wisconsin connects visitors’ curiosity to the wonders of Wisconsin farming and provides guests with a better understanding of their food sources. The marketing communications specialist will help fulfill this mission through the creation … Read More
We Believe in the Future of Agriculture, Thanks to FFA Members!
“I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.” … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Hosts Second-Annual Maple Days
MANITOWOC, WI – The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, in partnership with the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association, invites visitors to participate in their second-annual Maple Days: Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12. The two-day event will highlight local syrup producers and offer hands-on opportunities to learn about Wisconsin’s maple industry. Family-friendly activities will run … Read More
Be Prepared for Your Field Trip with this Checklist
We know that organizing a field trip can be stressful, difficult, and at times confusing. To ease your planning, we developed this Field Trip Checklist to ensure a memorable field trip at Farm Wisconsin! Booking Field Trip When choosing a field trip date, make sure it’s two weeks ahead of your booking date. Build … Read More
Highlights of STEM Week 2021
Thank You to All Participants, Visitors, and Volunteers! Barns were built, experiments were conducted, and fun was had. Here are the highlights of Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center’s STEM Week, December 28-30, 2021.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Hosts STEM Week
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center encourages students of all ages to participate in this year’s STEM Week, happening at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Tuesday, December 28 through Thursday, December 30. Family-friendly activities centered around exploring agriculture science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Guests are encouraged to visit … Read More
The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide for Your Favorite Wisconsinite
With the holiday season in full swing, people are constantly searching for gift ideas for their loved ones. To ease your search, we have constructed the ultimate gift guide, tailored to the type of Wisconsinite your loved one is. Read on to discover gift ideas for eight types of Wisconsinites, with all suggestions found in … Read More