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John Oncken: State Fair: bees, potatoes, worms and more

How many times have you heard someone say they never go to the Wisconsin State Fair?

I hear it too often. The way it’s said, you get the idea the State Fair is an event some people wouldn’t even consider. Or maybe they would go if there was nothing else to do or if it had an entertainment value similar to watching grass grow or paint dry.

….The UW-Madison College of Agriculture exhibit features a simple farm product question and answer game. It serves as a gathering spot for alumni and potential students. It also allows old grads – who are recruited to man the booth – to be the experts and talk to the uninformed and to friends.

(The School of Veterinary Medicine is also mentioned in this story.)