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Kay’s Potiques
150 Main Street
Ferryville, Wisconsin, 54628: www.kpotiques.com

We would like to give special thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for supplying photographs for the site animation.

Seasonal Hours: May through October

 
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National Audubon Society: www.audubon.org

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.state.wi.us

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge:
www.fws.gov/midwest/UpperMississippiRiver/

Effigy Mounds are considered ceremonial and sacred sites by many Americans, especially the Monument's 16 associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds, the peoples who built them and the relationships to their modern decedents.
http://www.nps.gov/efmo

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Wisconsin Society for Ornithology: www.uwgb.edu/birds/wso


The International Crane Foundation dedicates itself to providing experience, knowledge, and inspiration to involve people in resolving threats to these magnificent birds and their ecosystems around the world. www.savingcranes.org

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Mt. Sterling Cheese Cooperative foundered in 1976, is one of this country’s largest goat milk co-ops offering international award winning cheese. www.buygoatcheese.com

Westby Cooperative Creamery is farmer-owned which means that more than 100 farmers who supply milk to the creamery own the company. The creamery was created in 1903 making it one of the oldest cheese factories in the state.

Working with nature is what inspired our original seven farmers to form an organic farming cooperative in 1988. Today Organic Valley's membership has grown to over 750 family farms. www.organicvalley.coop

Turkey Ridge Organic apple orchard enjoys sharing how to take care of your apple trees and other plants so you can grow organically. www.turkeyridgeorganic.com

The beauty of Harmony Valley Farm is a result of integrating a healthy, natural environment with well-managed organic production.  We promote biological soil life and fertility through a system of cover cropping and applications of compost and minerals. Our healthy mineral balanced soils produce great tasting vegetables with exceptional flavor and nutrition. Planting and maintaining year-round habitat allows the songbirds, bats, bees and beneficial insects to take up residence and become our allies in pest control.
www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com

Sylvan Meadows Farm
Healthy foods that taste great! We farm in ways that promote biodiversity, soil, plant, animal and human health.
Local: 608-637-2544

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The Pearl Street Brewery is located on the Wisconsin bank of the Mighty Mississippi. The brewery offers a variety of distinctive, traditional and unique seasonal beers in the seven-barrel, subterranean brew house. www.pearlstreetbrewery.com

 

Valley’s Fish Market specializes in regional fresh and smoked fish, wild game and cheese.  The unique smoking process has evolved over a 21-year family collaboration process. http://valleyfishmarket.com

 

The Mt. Hosmer Jam Shop produces high quality natural gourmet jams, chutneys and mustards. The shop prides itself in making small batches with love and natural ingredients. www.mounthosmerjam.com

The Big River Forge is working black smith shop offering a wide selection of handcrafted items. www.bigriverforge.com

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Mississippi River Parkway Commission:
www.mississippiriverinfo.com
Mississippi Valley Partners: www.mississippi-river.org
Wisconsin online: www.wisconline.com
Great river road: www.wigreatriverroad.org