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Historical Essay

Wheat cultivation

Brief history of wheat cultivation in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Agriculture in Wisconsin

Read about agriculture in Wisconsin as practiced by both Native Americans and white settlers.
Historical Essay

Farming and Industry

How a Disaster Made Wisconsin the Dairy State
Discover how Wisconsin became the nation's leader in wheat long before it was renowned for dairy, and the disaster that made it all possible.
Historical Essay

The Rise of Dairy Farming

How Wisconsin Became the Dairy State
Discover how Wisconsin became the Dairy State.

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