Harley Buchholz writes from Fond du Lac, Wis. He grew up on a dairy farm in Sheboygan County. While growing up, he was active in 4-H. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in journalism.

Buchholz worked at The Reporter in Fond du Lac for 38 years before retiring as managing editor. He has been freelancing for Wisconsin Agriculturist since 2004.