Even in light of a slow start to this year’s Jefferson County Fair, which began, according to Jefferson County Agri-Business Club members, with rain and canceled performances, the group’s food booth enjoyed much success. The group credited its menu with bringing both new and returning customers to enjoy its offerings, according to a recent press release.
New on the menu this year was grilled cheese sandwiches made with Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery “Sark” cheese and pork chop on a stick from Jones Dairy Farm. Both were “immediate favorites,” the release noted.
“We proudly serve locally sourced food products. We support local agricultural businesses and in turn we provide scholarships and grants to high school and college students in the Jefferson County area,” fair booth chairperson Tracey Novak said.
The release noted: Jefferson County Agri-Business Club members are grateful for the relationship enjoyed with local businesses who support the club’s mission to promote agriculture. Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery, located in Fort Atkinson, provided the Sark cheese. It melted perfectly whether it was served with ham or as a simple grilled cheese sandwich. Hopefully, people who experienced their first Sark sandwich will come back next year.
Jones Dairy Farm has been a longtime sponsor of the food tent at the county fair. From their Old World Wieners, shaved ham, and pork chop on a stick, fair-goers can enjoy food processed locally.
The release continued: Thrivent also provided a grant that helped the club cover the cost of supplies. Club members appreciate Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese, River’s Edge Meat Market and Catering, Pick N’ Save and Glenn’s Market and Catering for their discounted prices for meats, cheese, and breads, that also helped keep costs at a minimum.
The club is confident that it will be able to fund scholarships and grants in 2022. The Holiday Cheese and Meat Sale also provides a large portion of the monies awarded to area youth. Members will start selling items later this fall. Look for a new scholarship program available to high school students participating in the Annual Fourth-Grade Farm Tour at Kutz Dairy Farm in Jefferson next May.
Applications for grants and scholarships will be available on the group’s website later this summer, according to the release.
Club members also will be volunteering their time at the Jefferson County Dairy breakfast, cooking the sausage patties and links. Agri-Business Club members believe in promoting agriculture and providing opportunities for its youth. These activities raise funds to aid the next generation.
To learn more about the Jefferson County Agri-Business Club, visit www.jeffersoncountyagribusinessclub.com.
Jefferson County Agri-Business Club members Tom Novak, from left, Paul Hadler and Adam Bols man the grill which is positioned near a food trailer purchased with Farm Technology Days grant funds.
Dishing up food are past scholarship recipient Colin Uecker, from left, and club members Rachel Backlund and Patti Hurtgen.
Fair-goers wait in line to enjoy locally sourced food at the Jefferson County Agri-Business Club food tent.
Meet the royals: taking a moment for photographs before enjoying some grilled cheese are Mia Schroeder, Jefferson County Fair Royalty, from left; Janelle Wenzel, Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair; Tracey Novak, a member of the Jefferson County Agri-Business Club; Cayley Vande Berg, Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair, and Anna Evenson, Jefferson County Fair Royalty.
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