Perspectives: Who is a Farmer?
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𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙
What does it mean to be a farmer in Wisconsin today? Join us at the WisHistory Headquarters for the inaugural event in our new Perspectives series, which connects the past to the present by exploring the diverse faces, stories and voices that shape our state’s history, culture, politics, legacies and more.
Who is a Farmer? spotlights a panel of Wisconsin growers who will share their personal journeys on their successes, challenges and what the land means to them. Before and after the discussion, view a pop-up exhibit featuring unique artifacts and archival materials that illustrate how Wisconsin farm life has changed through time.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Hear from a panel of Wisconsin farmers who will share their personal journeys, successes and challenges—including what the land means to them, and why they farm
Learn from growers about how farming has evolved, the way technology has shaped their businesses and their vision for the future of America's Dairyland
See a WisHistory pop-up exhibit featuring artifacts and archival materials that illustrate the transformation of Wisconsin farming and ag life over time
Sponsored by J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
Adult (18-64): $15
Teen (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $15
Child (5-12): $15
Child Under 5: Free
Advance registration is recommended.
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book Tickets: https://wihist.org/4zeqWkA
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building is located on Library Mall of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Dedicated in 1900, the historic structure contains the Society Library and Archives as well as the offices of most WisHistory programs.
Wisconsin Historical Society
1st Floor
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
All activities associated with the event are occurring on the first floor of the Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters building, with the lecture occurring in the auditorium and the pop-up display located in the lobby.
The pop-up exhibit of WHS collection items will be on display beginning at 4:30 PM. Doors to the panel discussion will open at 5:15 PM, and the event will begin at 5:30 PM.
The pop-up of collection materials will also be available to view following the lecture, until approximately 7:30 PM.
Following the panel discussion, there will be some time set aside for Q&A with the audience.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹
Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure your entry to the event. Admittance to the lecture will be provided to ticketholders first, with seating available (when possible) for drop-in attendees.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Upon arrival, lecture attendees are to check in with a WisHistory staff member.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Visitor parking is not available onsite at the WisHistory Headquarters building.
There is a range of UW-Madison parking available near the WisHistory Headquarters. For more information on options and rates, go to the Transportation Services page on the UW-Madison website. The nearest UW-Madison garage to the Headquarters building is the Helen C. White Garage (600 N. Park St, Madison, WI 53706). It is approximately a 5-minute walk to the WisHistory Headquarters building.
There are also City of Madison public parking options. The nearest City of Madison parking garage is located at State Street Campus Garage – Frances Street (430 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703). From this garage, it is approximately a 6-minute walk to the WisHistory Headquarters building. The City of Madison also has street parking options listed on their website.
Attendees who are interested in learning more are encouraged to reach out to Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160 for more information.
What does it mean to be a farmer in Wisconsin today? Join us at the WisHistory Headquarters for the inaugural event in our new Perspectives series, which connects the past to the present by exploring the diverse faces, stories and voices that shape our state’s history, culture, politics, legacies and more.
Who is a Farmer? spotlights a panel of Wisconsin growers who will share their personal journeys on their successes, challenges and what the land means to them. Before and after the discussion, view a pop-up exhibit featuring unique artifacts and archival materials that illustrate how Wisconsin farm life has changed through time.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Hear from a panel of Wisconsin farmers who will share their personal journeys, successes and challenges—including what the land means to them, and why they farm
Learn from growers about how farming has evolved, the way technology has shaped their businesses and their vision for the future of America's Dairyland
See a WisHistory pop-up exhibit featuring artifacts and archival materials that illustrate the transformation of Wisconsin farming and ag life over time
Sponsored by J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
Adult (18-64): $15
Teen (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $15
Child (5-12): $15
Child Under 5: Free
Advance registration is recommended.
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book Tickets: https://wihist.org/4zeqWkA
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building is located on Library Mall of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Dedicated in 1900, the historic structure contains the Society Library and Archives as well as the offices of most WisHistory programs.
Wisconsin Historical Society
1st Floor
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
All activities associated with the event are occurring on the first floor of the Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters building, with the lecture occurring in the auditorium and the pop-up display located in the lobby.
The pop-up exhibit of WHS collection items will be on display beginning at 4:30 PM. Doors to the panel discussion will open at 5:15 PM, and the event will begin at 5:30 PM.
The pop-up of collection materials will also be available to view following the lecture, until approximately 7:30 PM.
Following the panel discussion, there will be some time set aside for Q&A with the audience.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹
Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure your entry to the event. Admittance to the lecture will be provided to ticketholders first, with seating available (when possible) for drop-in attendees.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Upon arrival, lecture attendees are to check in with a WisHistory staff member.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Visitor parking is not available onsite at the WisHistory Headquarters building.
There is a range of UW-Madison parking available near the WisHistory Headquarters. For more information on options and rates, go to the Transportation Services page on the UW-Madison website. The nearest UW-Madison garage to the Headquarters building is the Helen C. White Garage (600 N. Park St, Madison, WI 53706). It is approximately a 5-minute walk to the WisHistory Headquarters building.
There are also City of Madison public parking options. The nearest City of Madison parking garage is located at State Street Campus Garage – Frances Street (430 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703). From this garage, it is approximately a 6-minute walk to the WisHistory Headquarters building. The City of Madison also has street parking options listed on their website.
Attendees who are interested in learning more are encouraged to reach out to Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160 for more information.
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