UW-River Falls Students and Alumni Compete in Alice in Dairyland Finals, Highlighting Agricultural Advocacy
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) is prominently represented in the upcoming Alice in Dairyland finals, with half of the finalists being current or former students. The event, scheduled for May 14-16 in Marathon County, will see Gabby Huitema, a senior majoring in animal science, and alumni Michelle Stangler and Jessica Moor, among others, vying for the title. The Alice in Dairyland role, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, involves promoting the state's agriculture industry. Huitema, who has a background in showing lambs and a passion for agricultural advocacy, was inspired to pursue the role after her experience as the 2025 Green Lake County Fairest of the Fair. Stangler, a journalism and agricultural marketing communications graduate, has a rich background in agricultural storytelling, while Moor, a business administration graduate, has been involved in 4-H and FFA. The finals will include agribusiness tours, media interviews, and presentations...