Ag in the Classroom State Fair Culinary Contest Winners Named

Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program sponsors an annual culinary contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Winners from the August 2 contest have been announced. This year’s contest theme was “Sowing Creativity – Feasting on Stuffing Goodness.”

Participants had to bring along a label from all Wisconsin products used in the dish. There were 12 entries in this year’s competition.

Beth Campbell, Belleville, won first place and $100 for her Wonderful Wisconsin Dressing. Cindy Paul of Menomonee Falls placed second and earned $75 for her Wisconsin Cornbread Stuffing. Elaine Mason of Oconomowoc won third prize and $50 for her Wisconsin Best Stuffing. Joseph Bukiewicz of Racine took fourth place and won $25 for his Wisconsin Holiday Stuffing.

(From left) Contest judge Carol Steilein, Beth Campbell, Cindy Paul, Elaine Mason, mentor judge Matt Rogge and contest judge Kristi Williams. Not pictured: Joseph Bukiewicz.