Cream of the Crop: The 76th Alice in Dairyland! With Ashley Hagenow

Guest: 76th Alice in Dairyland - Ashley Hagenow

 

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Introduction:

• Welcoming Ashley Hagenow, the 76th Alice in Dairyland.
• Ashley shares her excitement about being on the podcast and mentions the frigid temperatures in Wisconsin.

Role as Alice in Dairyland:

• Ashley talks about her role as the 76th Alice in Dairyland, representing Wisconsin's agricultural industry.
• Describes her responsibilities, including traveling extensively, promoting agriculture through media interviews, speeches, and presentations.
• Highlights the honor of serving in this role and mentions the fast-paced and fun experience.

Background and Agriculture Involvement:

• Ashley discusses her agricultural background, growing up in a family with a love for agriculture.
• Mentions her involvement in 4-H and FFA, showcasing livestock species, judging dairy cattle, and participating in various projects.
• Talks about her college experiences, agricultural sorority, and internships in the agriculture and dairy sector.

Decision to Become Alice in Dairyland:

• Ashley reflects on her decision to apply for Alice in Dairyland, mentioning encouragement received after running for state FFA office.
• Talks about the gradual consideration of the role throughout college and the decision to apply a year ago.
• Expresses gratitude for the opportunity and the enriching experiences she's had.

Application Process for Alice in Dairyland:

• Discusses the ongoing recruitment for the next Alice in Dairyland (77th) and outlines the application process.
• Mentions requirements such as being a Wisconsin resident, at least 21 years old, and having experience in marketing, communications, education, or public relations.
• Describes the application materials and interview process.

Involvement in Selecting the Next Alice in Dairyland:

• Explains the role of different judging panels for preliminary interviews and the Alice in Dairyland finals.

Alice in Dairyland Finals and Future Plans:

• Discusses the timing of the Alice in Dairyland finals in May.
• Talks about her future plans after concluding her term, emphasizing a desire to stay involved in the agriculture industry.

Memorable Events as Alice in Dairyland:

• Shares some highlights of events she has attended, including Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Wisconsin State Fair, and World Dairy Expo.
• Describes the unique experience of traveling internationally with the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin to Taiwan, mainland China, and Hong Kong.

Wisconsin's Diverse Agriculture:

• Highlights the diversity of Wisconsin's agriculture, including ginseng, horseradish, green beans, cranberries, mink pelts, and various dairy products.

Personal Tidbits:

• Discusses her love for cookies and cream ice cream and her go-to music genre to get in the zone, which is movie soundtracks without lyrics.
• Shares her dream vacation, expressing an interest in backpacking across Europe, exploring different countries, cultures, and agricultural practices.

Closing Thoughts and Quote:

• Expresses the importance of soaking in the experiences as Alice in Dairyland and making the most of the last few months.
• Shares a quote that has inspired her: "Your experiences have gotten you this far, but it's up to you to keep going." Explains how it resonates with facing challenges and being a lifelong learner.

Closing:

• Thanking Ashley Hagenow for being on the podcast and wishes her well in her remaining months as Alice in Dairyland.
• Expresses excitement about potential future encounters and signs off, thanking listeners for tuning in.