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Platteville – Where Roots Run Deep

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Platteville – Where Roots Run Deep

Air Date: 11/09/2019 - 11/10/2019

In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, hosts Mariah Haberman and Marie Justice learn about the importance of agriculture in the Platteville area. Not only do they take a look at how fresh farm ingredients are used and grown here, but they also explore how visitors can learn about and experience life on a farm.

Getting to meet the farmers that grow the food that you and your family eat is a pretty special thing, and there’s no better place to do it than the Platteville Farmers’ Market, where everything is homemade or homegrown. Visitors to the area can also get a behind the scenes look at how a farm work at Platteville’s Day on the Farm event, held every summer. And in the fall, Marie stops by Kieler Farms to help out during their busiest time of year, the corn silage harvest.

Meanwhile, Mariah samples some of the products that are grown, harvested and produced in the Platteville area. Just west of Platteville, the historic Potosi Brewing Company brews beer made with Wisconsin-grown ingredients. And if you’re on a road trip in Southwest Wisconsin, you’ve got to stop at Rural Route 1 Popcorn. With popcorn grown just down the road, they make every flavor you can think of. She also visits two beautiful wineries, tucked away in the hills of the Driftless Area: Spurgeon Vineyards and Winery and Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery.

Platteville is also a hub for agriculture education and innovation at the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Here, Marie visits Pioneer Farm and learns how students and the public can take advantage of UW-Platteville’s many agriculture programs and learning opportunities.

Back in town, Mariah goes for a bike ride and takes in the beauty of Katie’s Garden, where she lends a green thumb planting flowers. The beautiful land around Platteville is also a haven for fishermen, who enjoy the peace and quiet of the nearby rivers and streams. To conclude their trip, Mariah and Marie come together at the Fall Harvest Table Dinner at Digman Farms to enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal. There’s no doubt that Platteville’s farming roots run deep – and whether you’re looking to do some learning, tasting, or exploring, it’s all here ripe for the picking!

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    Marie gets the opportunity to feed a calf at UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm

  • Katie's Garden, Platteville

    Host Mariah helps plant flowers at Katie's Garden in Platteville

  • Kieler Farms, Platteville

    A beautiful sun sets after a hard day of work at Kieler Farms in Platteville

  • City Hall Park, Platteville

    Producer Jessica Murphy and Videographer Teddy Maier set up for an interview at City Hall Park in Platteville

  • Rural Route 1 Popcorn

    Videographer Anh Vo films at Rural Route 1 Popcorn

  • The DW Crew films in the Lorenzo Bevans Lead Mine at the Mining Museum in Platteville

  • Mining Museum, Platteville

    The DW Crew films in the Lorenzo Bevans Lead Mine at the Mining Museum in Platteville

  • Kieler Farms, Platteville

    Cows check out the camera at Kieler Farms

  • Fishing, Platteville

    Platteville has some beautiful rivers and streams that are perfect for fishing

  • Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center, Platteville

    The DW Crew met up with Secretary of Tourism, Stephanie Klett at the Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center in Platteville

  • Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center, Platteville

    The DW Crew met up with Secretary of Tourism, Stephanie Klett at the Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center in Platteville

  • Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery

    Host Mariah does some wine tasting with owners Sharon and Lenny Glass at Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery in Cuba City

  • Kieler Farms, Platteville

    The DW Crew takes a ride on a tractor at Kieler Farms in Platteville

  • Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery

    The hilltop vineyards at Sinnipee Vally Vineyard and Winery in Cuba City

  • UW Platteville

    Baby ginger is harvested as part of a study at UW Platteville

  • Fishing, Platteville

    The DW crew poses with fisherman who love fishing in Platteville

  • Rural Route 1 Popcorn

    Host Mariah pops some popcorn at Rural Route 1 Popcorn in Montfort

  • UW Platteville

    Kids check out goats on campus at the College for Kids Camp at UW Platteville

  • Fall Harvest Table Dinner, Platteville

    Delicious fresh-from-the-farm food made for the Fall Harvest Table Dinner event in Platteville

  • Biking, Platteville

    The DW Crew films near Katie's Garden in Platteville

  • Rural Route 1 Popcorn

    Rural Route 1 Popcorn in Montfort is a must-stop in Southwest Wisconsin

Pioneer Farm, Platteville

Marie gets the opportunity to feed a calf at UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm

Katie's Garden, Platteville

Host Mariah helps plant flowers at Katie's Garden in Platteville

Kieler Farms, Platteville

A beautiful sun sets after a hard day of work at Kieler Farms in Platteville

City Hall Park, Platteville

Producer Jessica Murphy and Videographer Teddy Maier set up for an interview at City Hall Park in Platteville

Rural Route 1 Popcorn

Videographer Anh Vo films at Rural Route 1 Popcorn


The DW Crew films in the Lorenzo Bevans Lead Mine at the Mining Museum in Platteville

Mining Museum, Platteville

The DW Crew films in the Lorenzo Bevans Lead Mine at the Mining Museum in Platteville

Kieler Farms, Platteville

Cows check out the camera at Kieler Farms

Fishing, Platteville

Platteville has some beautiful rivers and streams that are perfect for fishing

Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center, Platteville

The DW Crew met up with Secretary of Tourism, Stephanie Klett at the Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center in Platteville

Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center, Platteville

The DW Crew met up with Secretary of Tourism, Stephanie Klett at the Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center in Platteville

Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery

Host Mariah does some wine tasting with owners Sharon and Lenny Glass at Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery in Cuba City

Kieler Farms, Platteville

The DW Crew takes a ride on a tractor at Kieler Farms in Platteville

Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery

The hilltop vineyards at Sinnipee Vally Vineyard and Winery in Cuba City

UW Platteville

Baby ginger is harvested as part of a study at UW Platteville

Fishing, Platteville

The DW crew poses with fisherman who love fishing in Platteville

Rural Route 1 Popcorn

Host Mariah pops some popcorn at Rural Route 1 Popcorn in Montfort

UW Platteville

Kids check out goats on campus at the College for Kids Camp at UW Platteville

Fall Harvest Table Dinner, Platteville

Delicious fresh-from-the-farm food made for the Fall Harvest Table Dinner event in Platteville

Biking, Platteville

The DW Crew films near Katie's Garden in Platteville

Rural Route 1 Popcorn

Rural Route 1 Popcorn in Montfort is a must-stop in Southwest Wisconsin

Platteville

Located in southwestern Wisconsin, Platteville is the largest city in Grant County. When traveling through, a must-see is the world’s largest “M” right outside the city. Browse through the eclectic shops in the historical downtown district or grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants. Spend a day exploring the city’s 15 parks, family aquatic center, and the Veterans Honor Roll Memorial. Platteville is home to the first state school in Wisconsin, which is now The University-Wisconsin Platteville. The city is known for its amazing agriculture industry, which you can experience first hand every Saturday in City Park at the Platteville Farmers’ Market. You will be sure to leave Platteville with many memories made!

  • Platteville Chamber of Commerce

    Hwy. 151 P.O. Box 16
    Platteville, WI 53818

    P: (608) 348-8888
    F: (608) 348-8890
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  • The "M" is a popular ride-to destinations in the Platteville area

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    Marie gets the opportunity to feed a calf at UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm

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    A beautiful sun sets after a hard day of work at Kieler Farms in Platteville

Kieler Farms, Platteville

Cows check out the camera at Kieler Farms


The "M" is a popular ride-to destinations in the Platteville area

Pioneer Farm, Platteville

Marie gets the opportunity to feed a calf at UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm

Kieler Farms, Platteville

A beautiful sun sets after a hard day of work at Kieler Farms in Platteville

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