Monday–Tuesday, March 30–31, 2026 | Havenwood Event Center | Sparta, WI

Sheila Everhart
Executive Director
Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association
Sheila Everhart, a city girl, married a farmer 45 years ago. Everhart Farms raises beef cattle, corn, soybeans, hay, and pumpkins for the family’s Pumpkin Wagon. After 27 years of off-the-farm employment as an educator, Sheila is now helping the fifth generation become actively involved in the family farm. She has a strong passion for helping others learn about farming and the many career opportunities in agriculture.
Our Purpose
The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association promotes and preserves the rural lifestyle, fosters partnership opportunities within the ag-tourism community, and provides tools which encourage sustainable economic growth while creating awareness of Wisconsin agriculture.
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