First, we talk about beekeeping ahead of the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo with Drew Kaiser of Kaiserson Bee Company of Eau Claire, and Emily Sydow, the 2025 Wisconsin Honey Queen. Then, we hear about winemaking from Philippe Coquard and Céline Coquard Lenerz of Wollersheim Winery and Distillery in Prairie du Sac.
Featured in this Episode
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Beekeeping: from the hive to honey
Our state ranks 11th nationally in honey production, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. We hear from two beekeeping enthusiasts about the work it takes to maintain a hive. Additionally, we talk about the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo taking place on April 12 in Chippewa Falls.
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Wisconsin winemakers savor the process
Winemakers from Wollersheim Winery and Distillery in Prairie du Sac are back to give us an update from their vineyard. They’ll talk about a new method they’re using to farm grapes, plus how they’re continuing the legacy of their family business.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Emily Sydow Guest
- Drew Kaiser Guest
- Céline Coquard Lenerz Guest
- Philippe Coquard Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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