2018 Kickoff Breakfast – June Dairy Month

Kristy Pagel was our emcee and has been the past 11 years. Special thanks to Kristy for her dedication to the dairy industry!

Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion Committee honors a community member each year with a Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Award. The 2018 recipient is the late John T. Pagel for his contributions to the dairy industry throughout his life. His children accepted the award on his behalf.

#DrinkOneForJohn It’s June Dairy Month! Use this hashtag to raise funds for the Ag Center at Kewaunee High School! For each social mention, $1 will be donated (up to $2000) by Julie Veldhuis in honor of the late John t. Pagel & dairy families, “Drink Milk, It Does A Body Good!” 

2018 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair, Isabella Haen, was our Keynote speaker.
2018 Fairest of the Fair, Charlene Robinson
2018 Jr Fairest of the Fair, Macey Ledvina
Our 2018 Breakfast on the Farm host family, the Knorns, were introduced.

2018 More Dairy Ambassador Visits

2018 More Dairy Ambassador Visits

Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion

June 8th, 2018 by Pam Blazei

Renee Ebert recently visited Algoma’s classrooms where the 2nd graders read the story “Curd Science, The Incredible Journey From Milk to Curd” and had cheese whips for a snack. The 4th graders had a Smart Board video and snacked on a variety of cheese sampling. The 3rd grade classrooms took a field trip to Ebert Enterprises on June 1st and celebrated National Milk Day with a milk toast. They toured the farm and saw the maternity area, the milking parlor, and the calf area where they were able to feed the calves.

Farm Facts & Family Story: Fenendaels of EL-NA FARMS

Each year the Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm is hosted by a Family Farm located in Kewaunee County!Our 2025 & 2026 Host Family FarmSpanning 6 generations and 168 years, EL-NA Farms first began in 1858 when the Fenendael’s ancestors immigrated from Belgium...

Farm Facts Family Story Heims Hillcrest Dairy

Our 2024 Host Family Farm As a multi-generational family farm, Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy prides itself on the ‘Family Feel’, both in the business and the daily operations of the farm.

2023 Breakfast on the Farm Photos: Salentine Homestead Dairy

Kewaunee County Dairy PromotionHelp us celebrate the important role dairy plays in our community.

2022 Breakfast on the Farm Kinnard Highland Farm

2022 Breakfast on the Farm Kinnard Highland Farm

Farm Facts & Family Story – 2022 Hosts: Kinnard Highland Farm

Each year Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm is hosted by a different family farm – learn more about our 2022 host farm’s history! Join the Kinnard family at the breakfast this Father’s Day – June 19th, 2022! We’re excited to share some fun farm facts and our interview with the family at Kinnard Highland Farm – read the wonderful information they have shared and view great photos!

Farm Facts – 2021 Hosts: Augustian Farms

We’re excited to share some fun farm facts about Augustian Farms – the family farm hosting our 2021 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm, on June 20th, 2021.

Family Story – 2021 Hosts: Augustian Farms

Each year Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm is hosted by a different family farm – learn more about our 2021 host farm’s history! Join the Augustian family at the breakfast this Father’s Day – June 20th, 2021!

6th Annual Farm Meets Fork Gala

6th Annual Farm Meets Fork Gala
Connecting the fork to the farm, Dairy Promotion Committee aims to share information with local business owners, workers, and patrons – letting them know what dairymen and women do every day to help ensure that Wisconsin dairy products continue to be produced with the highest quality ingredients and animal care, which genuinely starts at the farm.

Farm Facts – 2019 Hosts: Kinnard Farms

We’re excited to share some fun farm facts about Kinnard Farms, Inc. – the family farm hosting our 2019 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm, on June 16th, 2019.

Family Story – 2019 Hosts: Kinnard Farms

Each year Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm is hosted by a different family farm – learn more about our 2019 host farm’s history!

2018 Dairy Ambassador Visit

The Cow Lady (a.k.a. Renee Ebert) continues the mission of educating our future food producers with a big smile!!

Pictured are the first graders at Algoma Elementary from the classes of Mrs. Lebotte, Mrs. Herman & Mrs. Clarke.

Mrs. Ebert shared materials offered by the Milk Marketing Board, which was recently rebranded as Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. The materials include the book, “My Field Trip to a Wisconsin Dairy Farm”. The book talks about all aspects of agriculture, not just dairy, and the five food groups. The class made kebabs (grapes, strawberries, two cheeses, cucumbers & a wheat pita bread) and sandwiches with, turkey & ham. It looks like they had a great time together!

150 Years In The Making Photo Gallery – Junion Homestead Farm – 7 Generations

Celebrate this family farm’s 150th Anniversary!

Join us this Father’s Day, June 17th for the 2018 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm at Junion Homestead Farm!

A picture’s worth a thousand words – so here are photos spanning 7 GENERATIONS OF JUNIONS!

1st  GenerationLambert married Marie Julinne Raison (they had four children). In 1856, the Junion’s left Belgium for America, sailing on Vessel Colorek with their eldest, Xavier (age 12). They settled in the Luxemburg Township in 1868.  Our photo album begins with Xavier & Josephine Junion (2nd generation) and their 11 children (3rd gen.)!

Junion Homestead Farm Aerial Photo – 2015

Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Junion with their 11 children (2nd & 3rd generations)
Back Row (L to R): Joseph Junion, Clementine (Junion) Moreau, John Junion, Josephine (Junion) DeBaker, Fabian Junion, Adele (Junion) Wery, Norris Junion
Front Row (L to R): Louise (Junion) Joniaux, Xavier Junion, Josephine (Mottard) Junion, Theophile Junion, Mary (Junion) Joniaux, Charles Junion

“Ye Olde Tractors” – Jim & Barney were the team of horses used for farm work in the pre-tractors era

Lawrence Junion (4th generation Junion Homestead Farm)

Peggy’s brothers, Jim & Larry Junion (5th generation Junion Homestead Farm)

Lawrence & Magdalene Junion Wedding Photo (4th generation Junion Homestead Farm) June 19, 1940

Jim Junion & Peggy (5th generation Junion Homestead Farm)

The Knorn girls showing in Futurity (Junion Homestead Farm)

Junion Homestead Farm at Dusk

The Knorn Family of Junion Homestead Farm

2017 Breakfast Photos

Thank you all for coming to the 2017 Breakfast on the Farm at Wallace Dairy Farm, LLC – we’re glad you could enjoy a delicious dairy breakfast with us here in Kewaunee County!  Thanks again to all of our AMAZING Volunteers and our FANTASTIC Sponsors – you make this wonderful event possible!

Here are a few quick photos from the breakfast today (6/11/2017).

2016 Breakfast Photos Part 2

June 19, 2016 by A. Cornette

Our delicious morning at Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy was filled with FAMILIES!  Find more great photos here, from the Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm 2016, including photos of this year’s hosts: the Pagel Family AND our 2017 Breakfast Host Family – Paul & Corinna Wallace (Wallace Dairy Farm)!

6:57 AM Eggs – 2016 Breakfast

6:57 AM Eggs – 2016 Breakfast

Kewaunee County Fairest of the Fair – 2016 Breakfast on the Farm

Kewaunee County Fairest of the Fair – 2016 Breakfast on the Farm

The Pagel Family – 2016 Breakfast on the Farm Host Family

The Pagel Family – 2016 Breakfast on the Farm Host Family

John T. Pagel – 2016 Breakfast Host

John T. Pagel – 2016 Breakfast Host

Breakfast on the Farm Host Family List (through 2017)

Breakfast on the Farm Host Family List (through 2017)

2016 Breakfast Sponsors

2016 Breakfast Sponsors

Thank You – 2016 Breakfast

Thank You – 2016 Breakfast

2016 Breakfast Sponsors

2016 Breakfast Sponsors

8:25 AM Eggs – 2016 Breakfast

8:25 AM Eggs – 2016 Breakfast

8:30 AM Breakfast 2016

8:25 AM Eggs – 2016 Breakfast

10:30 AM Breakfast 2016

10:30 AM Breakfast 2016

2017 Breakfast Hosts: Paul & Corinna Wallace

2017 Breakfast Hosts: Paul & Corinna Wallace

Pagel’s Ponderosa – “Throwback” Print Paraphernalia Of Our 2016 Breakfast Hosts!

Can you recognize any of these young faces?

My how things have changed!  Check out some of these great old photos & newspaper clippings, past breakfast newsletter bits, and one Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion Committee member even found part of an article from over 20 years ago!   

We hope you’ll join us for the 2016 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm, Father’s Day 6/19/16 at Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy.

2000 Breakfast on the Farm – Pagel’s Ponderosa

16 years later and Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm is coming back to Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy!
 Join us at the 2016 Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm this Father’s Day June 19th.

Check out these great images, they’re a real “blast from the past”.

We’re Popular at Parades!

We’re Popular at Parades!

March 27, 2016 by A. Cornette

Free candy?  Well I suppose that’s cool…but it’s not as cool as delicious chocolate milk and yogurt! Find Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion in local parades and reap the rewards by enjoying your cool dairy treat on a hot sunny day!

Dairy treats we share in parades!