What's better than enjoying a beautiful fall day on a farm? Not much!! Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has again proclaimed the start of the fall agritourism season. In this Deep Roots Radio chat, Sheila Everhart describes the huge range of activities waiting for visitors to Wisconsin farms. Everhart is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, a nonprofit that helps the public connect with the fun, food, learning and activities offered by hundreds of farms across the state. Their website is an easy way to find farms by location, activities offered, and by name. So many of these farms, regardless of size, combine old-style charm with new tech to make your visit even more enjoyable.

I hope you enjoy this interview.

Sylvia

I love that thunk when my passport gets another stamp proving foreign travel. Now that badge of adventure is happening in Wisconsin when people travel to farms for food, fun, and education excitement.

In this Deep Roots Radio interview, Sheila Everhart, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, invites us to use our smart phones to find and use Digital Passports that can help us plan on-farm fun, and become eligible for prizes as we visit the farms.

Enjoy the interview, and download your digital passport.

Sylvia Burgos Toftness

It's summer. You want to go for a hike in the woods, or stroll in the meadow. Maybe you love to garden. And wouldn't it be fun to run across the grass with your dog? But the ticks! It's not just about the fact that they bite, but that they may transfer disease.

In this Deep Roots Radio interview, PJ Liesch, Director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab at the U of Wisc fills us in. He also gives great pointers on how to avoid tick bites.

A couple of the resources he mentions:

• University of Rhode Island, TickEncounter
• University of Wisconsin, www.thetickapp.com

I hope you enjoy this interview.

Sylvia Burgos Toftness