Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge invites the public to a program on “Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became the Best” with Allison Jonjak at Sons of Norway, 317 South Page Street, Stoughton, on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00 PM.

This will be a crash course in how the geography, climate, sociology, and farming culture of Wisconsin is combined to make the most productive cranberry region in the world. Allison grew up on a cranberry marsh founded by her grandfather in 1939. Studying ag engineering and soil chemistry, she worked with row crop farmers until the University of Wisconsin created a Cranberry Outreach Specialist position. This allowed Allison to return to her favorite state and work keeping a tight feedback loop between growers and researchers of her favorite crop. The program will be taped that night for PBS.

Please contact Darlene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail.com or 608-873-7209 for more information. Mandt Lodge is handicapped accessible with a lift located on the south side of the building. There is parking on the street, public parking lot behind the Stoughton Senior Center, or in the Livsreise parking lot if their building is closed. We always encourage you to bring donations for the Stoughton Food Pantry! The public is always welcome at Mandt Lodge!