Sphagnum moss — a plant that can hold 20 times its weight in water — is known as Wisconsin’s invisible industry. A farmer tells us how it earned the designation. Then, we learn about the state’s recreational fisheries ahead of Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend, which kicks off on Saturday, June 1.
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Sphagnum Moss: Wisconsin's 'Invisible Industry'
Marshy swaths of northwestern Wisconsin are home to a prehistoric plant that can hold 20 times its weight in water. We speak with a local farmer about growing Sphagnum moss, the plant’s unusual properties, and how its commercial production became known as Wisconsin’s invisible industry.
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Wisconsin Weekend: Exploring Recreational Fisheries In The Badger State
Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend is Saturday, June 1, giving people of all ages the chance to learn about fishing. For this edition of Wisconsin Weekend, we’re grabbing the tackle box to learn more about recreational fisheries. Our guest explains why fish habitats are disappearing and what can be done to protect them.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- David Epstein Guest
- Steve Carpenter Guest
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