May 16, 2026: Anastasia Poull Selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ​​May 16, 2026
Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, [email protected]

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MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin's 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing and communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin.

Poull has longstanding passions for agriculture, learning, and new experiences. During her first four years at South Dakota State University, Poull earned three bachelor's degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science, with two minors in agricultural business and communication studies. Her extracurricular involvement, including the 2020 Wool Judging Team and ambassadorship for the College of Agriculture, helped develop important connections for her Master of Arts in communication and media studies. Through her studies and work opportunities, Poull found a strong disconnect between producers and consumers and hopes to help bridge this gap through agricultural communications.

"The role of Alice in Dairyland is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve as an ambassador for Wisconsin's abundant and diverse agriculture industry," said Poull. "I am looking forward to connecting with a wide variety of consumers to share more about this dynamic industry and the hardworking individuals who make it possible."

Poull was announced at the 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals hosted by Marathon County this weekend. She will begin her term as the 79th Alice in Dairyland on July 6, 2026. She succeeds the 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow of Poynette, who will continue her current term until the transition in July.

About Alice in Dairyland
Alice in Dairyland is a one-year, full-time communications professional with DATCP. The Alice in Dairyland program is supported by several partner organizations, including Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the Dairy Innovation Hub, Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, Goodman's Jewelers, Kettle Moraine Mink Breeders Association, Wisconsin Beef Council, Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board, and the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. For more information about the Alice in Dairyland program, visit aliceindairyland.com and follow Alice online on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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