Crossroads at Big Creek

Presented in collaboration with UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station, UW-Madison
Nutrient & Pest Management Program and Crossroads at Bg Creek
Offered in-person at Crossroads and recorded
“Answering Local Questions with Research and Demonstration - 2023 Projects at
Peninsular Agricultural Research Station”
By Becky Wiepz and Jamie Patton

Peninsular Agricultural Research Station (PARS) is one of 12 University of Wisconsin-Madison
research stations and the only station primarily focused on fruit production. The number of on-
station research and demonstration projects has grown in recent years to include conservation-
oriented cover cropping and forage production, as well as sustainable, small-scale fresh food
production practices. Becky Wiepz, Station Superintendent, and Jamie Patton, UW Outreach
Specialist, will discuss new and on-going projects for 2023, as well as their visions for
expanding their work into innovative climate-smart agriculture practices for the region.

Becky Wiepz MS is the Superintendent at the UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station
(PARS). Her background is in fruit crops research with an emphasis on industry based
questions and collaborative projects. In her current role, she is working to expand the research
profile of PARS to support diverse local agriculture in addition to fruit crops. The 2023 growing
season will place an emphasis on new-to-the-station crops, projects, and outreach. Becky
earned her Plant Science degrees from UW Madison and Pennsylvania State University.