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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: From Family Legacy To Festival Fun -- Wisconsin’s Cranberry Story
Description: In 1937, three high school friends unknowingly began Wisconsin’s cranberry legacy, a tradition carried on today by grower Dave Zawistowski of Lake Nokomis Cranberries in Eagle River. Dave started working on the marsh as a child, managing operations by 19 and purchasing his own farm at 21. Now operating three cranberry farms with his family, he not only produces Wisconsin’s state fruit but also welcomes visitors to experience the harvest firsthand. Lake Nokomis offers cranberry products, marsh tours, and a chance to see the vibrant red fields during harvest season. Wisconsin remains the nation’s top cranberry producer, generating nearly $1 billio...