University Place Recording: ‘Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became the Best’

PBS Wisconsin’s “University Place” will record “Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became the Best” a presentation by Allison Jonjak. She will provide a crash course on how the geography, climate, sociology and farming culture of Wisconsin combine to make the most productive cranberry region in the world.

Allison is a cranberry outreach specialist for the Division of Extension Agriculture Institute. Allison grew up on a cranberry marsh founded by her grandfather in 1939. Studying ag engineering and soil chemistry, she worked with row crop farmers until the University of Wisconsin created a cranberry outreach specialist position. This allowed Allison to return to her favorite state and work keeping a tight feedback loop between growers and researchers of her favorite crop.

This free event is hosted by Badger Talks. No registration necessary. Visit the UW-Madison events calendar for more details.