Thank Wisconsin Peppermint For Flavor

Where does the mint in your toothpaste and chewing gum come from? Believe it or not -- Wisconsin! At Still Harvest Farm in Rock County, partners Trip Downing and DJ Waller are growing and processing peppermint just south of Janesville. The harvest is underway now, keeping them busy during the typically quieter summer months between corn and soybean seasons. They say diving into a specialty crop has been both rewarding and engaging. Most of Wisconsin’s peppermint ends up in everyday products like candy, medicine, and oral care. This stop is part of our series spotlighting specialty crops, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, which helps farmers grow their operations into destinations. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.

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