Celebrate What Makes Us Great! June is here and, in Wisconsin, that means one thing — it’s National Dairy Month! Wisconsin celebrates this national holiday bigger than anywhere, bringing communities together to toast to dairy — Wisconsin’s signature industry. National Dairy Month honors Wisconsin dairy farmers, and the fruits of their labors, which represent the essence of what Wisconsin is all about.

You Asked, We Answered: Dairy Cow Facts Looking for dairy cow facts? Keep reading for some answers to common questions — as well as some of our favorite fun facts — below! Think a cow is just a cow? Actually, there are six common breeds of dairy cows that you can find on farms across our country, including the most popular (and most recognizable) Holstein. Most dairy cows originally came from Europe — including the British Isles.

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Servings: 12 Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: 5 hours Ingredients: 53 double cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons cold water 1 package (.25 ounce) powdered gelatin 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped to firm peaks Sweetened whipped cream and sprinkles for garnish Directions: Place 25 cookies in bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs. Place crumbs in medium bowl and add melted butter. Stir to combine; pour crumb mixture into a 9-inch spring form pan and press into the bottom. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Place cold water in small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand until absorbed. Microwave mixture 10 seconds or until the gelatin is liquid.

Landscape Structures Provide Function And Beauty MELINDA MYERS Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs when planning new or updating existing gardens and landscapes. These structures help form the framework of any garden, add yearround interest and provide years of beauty and function. Utilize arbors to define and connect distinct areas of the landscape. Invite visitors into your landscape with a vinecovered arbor. Guests won’t be able to resist the invitation to enter and experience the beauty that lies beyond. Cover these structures with vines for seasonal interest, additional texture and blossoms. Combine two different vines to extend or double your floral display. Plant an annual vine for quick cover with a perennial that takes a year or more to establish and cover the structure.