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Schaefer Selected as 75th Alice in Dairyland
Her primary duty is to educate the public about the importance of agriculture The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Schaefer will work during the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin. Schaefer’s fondest memories stem from her family’s beef and crop farm, where raising livestock and serving as a youth leader in the Racine County 4-H program ignited her passion for agriculture. Schaefer went on to study at the University of Wisconsin (UW)Madison, where she was involved in the Association of Women in Agriculture, Badger Dairy Club, and the UW marching band. In 2021, she interned with Mayer Beef and Folk Song Farm, where she broadened her knowledge of the Something Special from Wisconsin™ program and connected with consumers. A WORKING ALICE She has since joined the UWMadison Animal and Dairy Sciences Department as a digital media intern and the Mid-West Farm Report as a
farm assistant. She graduated in May with bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences and life sciences communication and a certificate in digital studies, after which she accepted a position with the Mid-West Farm Report, in Madison. “As a young exhibitor, I looked up to Alice for her contributions towards reconnecting consumers to producers and ability to foster positive relationships between urban and rural community members,” Schaefer says. “As Alice, I will explore Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture industry and share my knowledge with audiences of all demographics across the state,” she adds. Schaefer was selected during the 75th Alice in Dairyland Finals hosted by Dane County. She began her term as the 75th Alice in Dairyland on July 5. She succeeds 74th Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes of Chippewa Falls. About Alice in Dairyland Alice in Dairyland is a full-time communications professional for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
As Alice in Dairyland, Taylor Schaefer says she will explore Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture industry and share her knowledge with audiences of all demographics across the state.
The Alice program is supported by several partner organizations including Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Kettle Moraine Mink Breeders Association, Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, Midwest Jewelers Association, Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Beef Council. For more information about the Alice in Dairyland program, visit https:// www.aliceindairyland.com/ and follow Alice on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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