Among the six 2024 Alice in Dairyland finalists announced last week in Egg Harbor, you may identify them as local. Kewaunee’s Kiley Pagel will graduate in May from UW-Green Bay with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. However, she is getting plenty of real-life experience as a marketing advisor for the Pagel Family Businesses, including its farming and cheesemaking operations. Advocating for agriculture is in her family’s blood, dating back to her late grandfather, John T. Pagel, one of the founding members of the Dairy Business Association and was associated with other similar organizations. She says it would be a privilege to serve as Alice in Dairyland and hopes to be able to secure the nod in her backyard.

Pagel will compete against Fox Lake’s Cierra Essock, Oconomowoc’s Halei Heinzel, Denmark’s Katrina Hoesly, Kiel’s Lauren Siemers, and Big Bend’s Michaela King for the title of Alice in Dairyland this May. Tickets for associated events with the Alice in Dairyland Finals go on sale on Monday. We will feature all six Alice in Dairyland Finalists this week.