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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: Sandy Kumbier - Winnebago County Sesquicentennial Farm
Description: For Sandy Kumbier, the farm is more than land -- it’s a legacy built on hard work, deep roots, and unforgettable moments. Her great-great-grandfather, August Ferdinand Kumbier, purchased the Winnebago County farm in 1875 for $5,000 after immigrating from Germany. Generations later, Sandy recalls riding with her dad to the mill, unloading oats and corn, then sharing a bottle of Coke from the vending machine. These were just small rituals that made lasting memories. The family’s journey has also seen heartbreak. In 1999, Sandy’s nephew Jared was diagnosed with a brain tumor at just one year old. His father, Bob, s...