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Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54904
4854 County Rd G, Oshkosh, WI 54904
New Berlin, Wisconsin 53146
18900 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
6700 US-53, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
8081 S 100th St, Franklin, WI 53132
Mequon, Wisconsin 53097
12246 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon, WI 53097
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913
E10222 Hoot Owl Valley Road, Baraboo, WI 53913
Eleva, Wisconsin 54738
E2795 Hageness Rd, Eleva, WI 54738
Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
5805 Clover Rd, Hartford, WI 53027
Hixton, Wisconsin 54635
W13885 Cain Rd, Hixton, WI 54635
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729
19372 County Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Hortonville, Wisconsin 54944
N2299 Ledge Hill Rd, Hortonville, WI 54944
Trempealeau, Wisconsin 54661
W27062 WI-54, Trempealeau, WI 54661
Wisconsin farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash and gathered wild rice in the northern lakes. European settlers discovered that Wisconsin's climate and soil were perfect for dairy farming, and the state became known as America's Dairyland. Wisconsin also became famous for growing cranberries in natural bogs and for producing more cheese than any other state. German and Scandinavian immigrants brought farming techniques that worked well in Wisconsin's climate.
Wisconsin has rich soil from glaciers and prairies that's perfect for growing hay, corn, and other crops to feed dairy cows. The northern part of the state has forests, lakes, and sandy soil that's perfect for cranberries. Door County has a climate moderated by Lake Michigan that's great for cherries and apples. The state gets enough rain and has cold winters that help control pests and diseases.
Wisconsin cranberries are ready to harvest in September and October when the bogs are flooded and the berries float to the surface. You can pick apples in Door County from September through November when lake breezes make them especially crisp and flavorful. Cherries ripen in July when Door County orchards produce sweet, juicy fruit. Some farms also grow strawberries, pumpkins, and other crops that visitors can harvest.
Fall is the best time to visit Wisconsin farms when cranberries and apples are ready and the weather is comfortable. Summer is great for cherry picking in Door County with beautiful lake views. Winter is too cold for most farm visits, but some farms offer tours of cheese-making and other indoor activities. Wisconsin farms often combine crop growing with dairy farming and cheese production.
July for cherries, September-October for apples and cranberries
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