Celebrate June Dairy Month with WiWiC and Klemish Creamery! This gathering at will be a networking potluck, but also an opportunity for women to meet entrepreneur Dixie Klemish and tour the processing plant at this small dairy.
RSVP for FREE at
https://www.wiwic.org/event-details/spring-learning-circle-klemish-creamery-in-new-auburn
Dixie began Klemish Creamery in November, 2022, making ice cream on the small family dairy farm co-owned with her husband, Randy. Randy and Dixie raised three children on the farm that has been in Randy's family since 1889. Dixie recently retired after 34 years as a rural mail carrier and is currently in the process of becoming a licensed WI cheesemaker and expanding the creamery business to offer more value-added dairy products. The family enjoys welcoming people to the farm to enjoy ice cream and also to give them the opportunity to experience small farm life.
"The number of small family dairy farms in our state has dwindled over the decades. We are pleased when people visit our farm and have a chance to experience an important part of Wisconsin tradition. We built Klemish Creamery on the farm to produce small batch ice cream and intend to expand into other value-added dairy products in the future. Klemish Creamery is excited to provide a gathering place for Wisconsin Women in Conservation to discuss and share ideas on land stewardship and other conservation practices," says Dixie.
This networking event will encourage peer to peer learning with WiWiC Facilitator Rebecca Christoffel leading a discussion on conservation practices that can be adopted based on landowner needs.
Others will be invited to share their conservation experiences as well. Please bring a chair and a dish and/or beverage to share, and any questions you may have. If you are interested in conservation opportunities for your land, this is the gathering for you to bring your curiosity and questions!
To avoid cross-contamination please do not wear boots or other footwear that is used around livestock or poultry. Disposable booties will be available on request. Thanks!
What To Expect:
To network with other women in the area around shared dreams, challenges, and experiences of conservation.
To learn about the WiWiC project and opportunities that exist for women landowners to access conservation practices
To gather on a working farm, with some uneven ground and uncertain weather - dress accordingly.
To eat, talk, laugh and connect.
There is no shelter space at this location. In case of inclement weather, we will let you know about cancelation, the day of.
Event Details:
Event is free to attend but registration is required and space is limited.
Please bring a chair.
Women, all who identify as such, are welcome to attend – from landowners to farmers to conservationist enthusiasts – whatever your background, from beginners to experts!
Our WiWiC events follow a Learning Circle model, with ample time and a safe space for story sharing, networking and collaborative learning. We all have something to both share and learn together.
WiWiC is a family-friendly space and you are welcome to bring your children.
Photos are taken at WiWiC events to help amplify the work being done by Wisconsin's women land stewards, and to help promote future events. Your registration grants consent for your photo to be taken and used for these purposes.
About Wisconsin Women in Conservation
WiWiC s a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with state and federal conservation agencies, local organizations, and other farm advocacy groups. WiWiC brings together Wisconsin's women landowners, farmers, farm workers, urban growers, and conservation professionals to connect and share about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.
About Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
MFAI is a non-profit organization that has been cultivating resiliency through research, education, and policy work since 1984. With a broad coalition of public and private partners, The Institute supports farmers, food systems and communities in the Upper Midwest and beyond through a range of programs and initiatives. We believe agriculture can sustain both human and ecosystem health, while advancing food security, independence, and justice. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and events.
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