Today, most people are several generations removed from farming. Less than two percent of the population produces food for the other 98 percent. Many Americans don’t know where their food actually comes from or how it is produced.
Wisconsin is one of the most important states in the agriculture industry. To help people learn about where their food comes from, how it is produced and who is producing it, Wisconsin built a state-of-the-art interactive education center – the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center.
When we heard about the idea for this center a number of years ago, we knew we wanted to be a part of it. And now, what started as a vision has come to life! When I walked into the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center a few weeks ago, it was a surreal experience. What we had talked about for years was there before our eyes, and it was better than I had imagined.
At the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, there are a number of interactive exhibits that show how Wisconsin farming has advanced over the years. From a horse pulling the plow to automatic tractors, at the Discovery Center it is obvious what leaps agriculture has taken in technology. There is even a combine simulator that allows you to take that combine for a spin and harvest crops!
One of the most exciting parts of the Discovery Center is the birthing barn, where people will have the opportunity to see cows from a nearby farm have a calf. It will be an amazing, unforgettable experience.
The number of hours and resources people and businesses in Wisconsin have donated to the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is astonishing. Majestic Crossing Dairy is proud to be one of the “Believers” (the original supporters of the efforts to create the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center) of the project. It has been an amazing experience to be on the board of directors and help this project come to life.
Majestic Crossing Dairy is listed about halfway down the list.
This weekend is the grand opening of the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, and we encourage you to go visit! The Discovery Center is located in Manitowoc County right along Highway 43. You can’t miss it if you’re driving between Sheboygan and Manitowoc!