First, we cover climate change and maple syrup production with Josh Bendorf of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office and Scott Hershberger from UW-Madison Extension. Then, dietitian and health coach Laura Poe joins to talk about eating well. We’ll focus on protein intake. Finally, Rachel Kerr from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin shares cheese market trends.
Featured in this Episode
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How climate change is affecting Wisconsin’s sugarbush
Sugar maple trees are affected by our changing climate. Hotter summers are lowering sap sugar content. Warmer winters bring an earlier tapping season. And invasives are making their way into forests, spreading disease and putting pressure on maple trees. We talk more about the effects of climate change and what maple syrup producers can do to combat it.
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Healthy eating and protein
Food is fun to make and delicious to eat. But with all the nutrition advice out there, it can be challenging to figure out what’s actually healthy for you. We talk with a dietitian to get her advice on protein, mindful eating and more.
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Predicted trends for Wisconsin’s cheese industry in 2026
Here in Wisconsin, we love our cheeses. We are fortunate to have some great cheese producers in our state. We talk about the new cheese products on the market, how Wisconsin cheese sales are doing nationally and internationally and more.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Josh Bendorf Guest
- Scott Hershberger Guest
- Laura Poe Guest
- Rachel Kerr Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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