Deeper Roots | Season 2, Episode 2: The Captain
In this episode of Deeper Roots, we hear from Ray Ames, Captain of the Lake Geneva U.S. Mail Boat. Learn about his everyday life on the lake!
Read More August 24, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetWhat does it take to become a fourth-generation master cheesemaker? And how do you lead one of the most celebrated artisanal cheese brands in the dairy state?
In this episode of Deeper Roots with Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Trevor and the Blain’s crew sit down with Sid Cook, the visionary behind Carr Valley Cheese. Sid shares his incredible story of growing up in his family’s cheese factory, learning the craft from a young age, and transforming the business into a household name. With seven thriving locations and hundreds of mouthwatering cheese varieties, Carr Valley Cheese epitomizes tradition, innovation, and dedication.
Whether you’re a foodie, a farmer, or just curious about the story behind those award-winning cheese curds, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights you won’t want to miss.
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In this episode of Deeper Roots, we hear from Ray Ames, Captain of the Lake Geneva U.S. Mail Boat. Learn about his everyday life on the lake!
Read More August 24, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, Trevor meets sisters Amy and Anne, owners of the Del-Bar Supper Club. Learn about its family-owned history.
Read More January 25, 2024 | Blain's Farm & Fleet. Vanessa Wallock, Certified Organic Farmer & Founder of the Ozaukee County REKO Ring speaks with Trevor Thomas about sustainable farming,
Read More September 8, 2022 | Blain's Farm & FleetBlain’s Farm & Fleet & Trevor Thomas of Inside Wisconsin interview Jeanne Carpenter of Firefly Coffeehouse & Artisan Cheese in Oregon, WI.
Read More August 25, 2022 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, Trevor chats with Cory Kaiser, owner of Wisconsin Clothing Co., about creative content and quality clothing.
Read More April 3, 2025 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, Trevor meets Marie Moody, Founder of Stella & Chewy's. Discover the origin story of this raw pet food brand.
Read More August 22, 2024 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, Trevor sits down with Julian Kegel, fourth-generation owner of Kegel's Inn, to learn about its rich history.
Read More November 28, 2024 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, discover Wisconsin's oldest and smallest burger stand, Wedl's. Watch Trevor learn a crash course on burgers.
Read More July 10, 2025 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, Trevor explores what life was like in the 1800s with Old World Wisconsin's Living History Coordinator.
Read More December 26, 2024 | Blain's Farm & FleetThis episode features Jason Anderson in Elroy, WI and his family farm which was established in the late 1800s by his Norwegian ancestors
Read More May 18, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this episode of Deeper Roots, we visit Baumgartner’s, Wisconsin’s oldest cheese store—where local craft, community, and tradition come together. Tune in to hear the stories and flavors that make Monroe unforgettable.
Read More November 28, 2025 | Blain's Farm & FleetIn this special episode of Deeper Roots, Trevor joins John Anderson on a driving tour around his old stomping grounds in Green Bay.
Read More March 7, 2024 | Blain's Farm & Fleet