Industrial Revolution to Modern Times (Final Session of 3-Part Series)
Discover how modern technology, preservation, and agricultural innovation turned corn into a powerhouse of global nutrition! Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for the final chapter of Taste of History: The Agricultural & Culinary Journey of Corn, a three-part culinary history series led by Chef Dave. Examine how freezing, canning, and industrial processing revolutionized the way we grow and store sweet corn today while sampling nostalgic vintage recipes alongside innovative modern culinary trends, complete with take-home recipe cards and a plated meal.
Guests can register for individual sessions or purchase the Full 3-Session Series Bundle for $120 (a $30 savings)!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Food + Farm Exploration Center is dedicated to connecting people to the food they eat and the rich agricultural heritage of Wisconsin.
PRICING & TICKET OPTIONS
Full 3-Session Series Bundle: $120 per person (Save $30 when you register for all 3 sessions prior to October 12!)
Individual Session Ticket: $50 per person (per session)
Member Discount: Members save 10% on all ticket options
THREE-PART SERIES SCHEDULE
This program has three sessions in the series. Sessions will start at 5:30 PM and take approximately 2 hours. You don’t have to attend every session, but we recommend attending all to get the full experience!
Session 1 (Ancient Times to Colonization): Thursday, October 15, 2026
Session 2 (Colonization to Industrial Revolution): Thursday, October 29, 2026
Session 3 (Industrial Revolution to Modern Times): Thursday, November 19, 2026
SESSION THREE DETAILS
Location: Kitchen Lab
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026
Capacity: Limited to 28 participants
Includes: Presentations, live culinary demonstrations, take-home recipe cards, tasting samples, and a plated meal-sized portion. (Note: Menu samples and recipes are subject to minor adjustments based on ingredient availability).
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SESSION THREE
Modern Ag & Preservation Innovations: Explore how breakthroughs in freezing, canning, and milling revolutionized food security and modern sweet corn production.
Vintage & Retro Sampling: Taste historic Depression-era Hoover stew alongside classic Libby’s baked parmesan creamed corn.
Featured Plated Meal: Enjoy a modern culinary main course featuring Frito-baked chicken served over smooth sweet corn purée with blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh green beans.
Interactive Learning: Gain a deeper appreciation for Wisconsin's agricultural roots while learning in our state-of-the-art Kitchen Lab.
PREVIEW OF OTHER SESSIONS
Session 1 | Ancient Times to Colonization: Discover how early farmers cultivated wild corn, taste tamales and Oneida white corn mush, and enjoy a meal featuring fish (a state favorite)!
Session 2 | Colonization to Industrial Revolution: Explore how growing corn has changed in America, taste johnny cakes, and enjoy a BBQ Pulled Pork meal with two sides featuring corn!
Questions? Contact our education team at education@fftf.us
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