SEPT 2021 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [SEPT Newsletter]
I recently visited the Dairy Innovation Hub (DIH) operations at UW-Platteville for an update on their projects and progress. As you may recall, I led a legislative effort to fund the DIH in the 2019-21 state budget. This innovative idea was developed by the Dairy Task Force 2.0 and is a top priority for dairy and agriculture in Wisconsin to remain a dairy superpower.
JULY 2021 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [JULY Newsletter]
It has been an interesting and fun-filled couple of recent weeks. Your president just today completed a series of four presentations relating to the “Fascinating History of The Swiss Colony.” Backstory: About six weeks ago the local Monroe Library asked me to be part of their summer historical series of talks on the lawn. So yours truly did the first one at the Cheese Center, followed by two more at local retirement/nursing facilities, and one at a local service club.
SEPT 2022 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [SEPT Newsletter]
At a recent Executive Board meeting, director Steve Stettler kindly chided director Fritz Kopp into putting into words his life story. Well Fritz did and you will find interesting reading on Page 4. And wouldn’t you know it, Fritz, who is one of our lead docents, even made it to the new “Timeline of Cheesemaking” display in our museum.
AUG 2022 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [AUG Newsletter]
Wow, the summer is speeding by, and NHCC continues to gather visitors from the USA and abroad. At latest count we have had folks from 38 states sign the guest register.
JULY 2022 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [JULY Newsletter]
Our mid-June Open House was truly a fun day. Offered as a free admission day, we had cheese grading demonstrations, grilled cheese sandwiches, samples from Green County Dairy
queens and an enthusiastic staff.
JUNE 2022 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [June 2022 Newsletter]
The National Historic Cheesemaking Museum is OPEN for the season. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday! The National Historic Cheesemaking Center extends an invitation to attend our “Open House” on Saturday, June 18, from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is complimentary, see the “Art
of Cheesemaking” video, self- guided tours, cheese samples, and “thank you” bags. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun and relaxing day in cheese country….Monroe, WI.
MAY 2022 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [MAY Newsletter]
I think warm weather is FINALLY here! The rather cool April climes have given way to 70s and 80s. About time. In 2016 my tulips were in bloom 3 weeks ago. They are just now starting. Well, the World Cheese contest is over, the CheeseExpo has finished its run and our museum is open for the summer.
April 2022 CULTURE, CURDS AND CHEESY CHATTER [April Newsletter]
Volume 15, Issue 3 of Culture, Curds and Cheesy Chatter | April, 2022 – DOWNLOAD FULL PDF NEWSLETTER Stirring the kettle, With President Jim Well, for you readers outside of […]
