Reads by the River Local Author Feature
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In addition to carrying all the latest and greatest finds, the store serves as place for locals to share their stories. Reads by the River carries On a Wisconsin Family Farm by Corey Geiger in addition to other Wisconsin and Illinois locals.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
‘On A Wisconsin Family Farm’ wins national award:“On A Wisconsin Family Farm, Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture,” which focuses on Manitowoc and Calumet counties as its epicenter, has been named a finalist in the 16th annual National Indie Excellence Awards Competition.
The nationwide awards contest recognized three books in the Midwest Regional Nonfiction Category, with the book by Corey Geiger being named one of the top three entrants, a news release said.
Geiger, an international agricultural journalist, pairs his rural roots and lively storytelling talents to capture six generations of local tales in “On A Wisconsin Family Farm.”
“The book contains colorful, somewhat wild, but true stories from creating America’s Dairyland,” Geiger said in the news release. “How exactly did we become the land of the Cheeseheads?”
He added: “Readers have shared that the 31 short stories in ‘On A Wisconsin Family Farm’ have sparked conversation within their family. When a book brings stories to life for readers and their families, that is the best compliment an author can receive. For that, I am grateful.”
Released on March 29, 2021, “On A Wisconsin Family Farm” has sold to all 50 states and nearly every Wisconsin county in its first year.
Widely available throughout the Midwest, the book can be found in nearly 150 stores and online. Personally signed copies can be purchased at coreygeiger.com.
Geiger’s next book is scheduled for a summer 2023 release. Like “On A Wisconsin Family Farm,” The History Press from Charleston, S.C., will be the publisher.
Wisconsin Book Earns National Award
On a Wisconsin Family Farm: Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture by Corey A. Geiger was named a finalist in the 16th annual National Indie Excellence Awards competition. The contest recognized three books in the Midwest Regional Nonfiction Category, and Geiger’s was among them.
“The book contains colorful, somewhat wild, but true stories from creating America’s Dairyland,” Geiger said of the work, which was released last year and has been widely distributed. His next book is scheduled for a summer 2023 release.
Copies of On a Wisconsin Family Farm signed by the author are available for purchase at coreygeiger.com.
Love Wisconsin
This feature article on Love Wisconsin was produced by Scott Schultz. Love Wisconsin is a digital storytelling project that celebrates our state, our lives, and our shared future. Our mission is to use storytelling and social media to bring about a more connected, compassionate, and engaged Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Humanities believes stories can break down barriers between us, inspire us to get involved, and help us recognize that we’re more alike than we are different.
The Brillion News Rural Life Day
TOWN OF NEWTON, Manitowoc County – Corey Geiger, editor of Hoard’s Dairyman and author of the book On a Wisconsin Family Farm, will join Green Bay Catholic Bishop David Ricken to celebrate Rural Life Day 2022.
The event takes place at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 8100 Brunner Road, in Newton. That is five miles east of St. Nazianz on Manitowoc County C and then a mile south of C on State 42.
It begins with a 10 a.m. Mass and the bishop’s blessing of seeds, soil, farm animals and farm equipment. Lunch follows at 11:30 a.m. Meal tickets must be purchased at least seven days in advance through the parish, phone 920-726-4228 or online at stthomasnewton.org. Email inquires can go to stthomasreceptionist@gmail.com.
Geiger, who grew up on his family’s farm between Reedville and Brillion, is a member of Holy Family Parish of Brillion-Reedsville-Maple Grove.
Jefferson County Daily Union
JOHNSON CREEK — The Friends of the Johnson Creek Library announce that local author Corey Geiger will be presenting tales from his book “On a Wisconsin Family Farm: Historic Tales of Character, Community, and Culture” at the Johnson Creek Community Center on March 24 at 6 p.m.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and all guests will enjoy free cheese samples from Hoard’s Dairyman Creamery, along with desserts and beverages.
Geiger’s book, “On a Wisconsin Family Farm: Historic Tales of Character, Community, and Culture,” follows the history of his family matriarch Anna Satorie, who was the sole owner of her family’s homestead in an era before it was commonplace for women to own property. Later, she married John Burich and together they continued to improve her farm.
Door County Pulse
Thanks to Heidi at Yardstick Books for sharing that On A Wisconsin Family Farm ranks among her store's top selling books. Equal appreciation goes out to all the readers who purchased the book.
Southern Lakes Newspaper
Southern Lakes Newspaper weekly publication ran a front-page story about Corey and his book. The article listed area businesses where the book could be purchased. Several stores reported increased traffic as a result of the article with some people coming in for the first time as a result of reading the article and wanting to purchase the book.
Mukwonago Times newspaper
Mukwonago Times and surrounding community papers in the Southern Lakes Newspaper weekly publications (Burlington Standard Press, Elkhorn Independent, Delevan Enterprise, etc.), ran a front-page story about Corey and his book. The article listed area businesses where the book could be purchased. Several stores reported increased traffic as a result of the article with some people coming in for the first time as a result of reading the article and wanting to purchase the book.
WOMT Radio - Be My Guest
Radio interview with Lee Douglas, WOMT Radio on his show Be My Guest on October 18, 2021. The show airs daily at 9:30am on WOMT 1240AM and 107.9FM
Watertown Daily Times
Daily Jefferson County Union
WBAY TV-2 preview
This is the two and a half minute preview of the tv story. This aired prior to the evening news. Jeff Alexander WBAY TV-2 talks about the book and my background at Hoards Dairyman.
WBAY TV-2 story
New book captures compelling history of sixth-generation Reedsville family farm. Jeff Alexander WBAY TV-2 visited the Reedsville, Wisconsin farm to interview me about the book. The two and a half minute story also aired in other Wisconsin markets including: WSAW Channel 7 Wausau and WMTV Channel 15 Madison.
Wisconsin Agriculturalist
Moose spots author - The Brillion News
Ed Byrne of The Brillion News took this photo from a book signing event that was published on page 13 of the April 8, 2021 edition of The Brillon News.
“When Reedsville native and author Corey Geiger and his wife Krista Knigge showed up at Braun's Deer Run to autograph copies of Geiger's book, they were quickly spotted by a resident moose, which read 'On a Wisconsin Family Farm' over their shoulders.
"The book, Geiger's first, is a rollicking story about rural Reedsville where Geiger got his start in life. He is editor of Hoard's Dairyman, the leading publication serving the dairy industry. Geiger and Knigge are holding book signing events throughout the area, telling stories, and picking up some, too."
Mid-West Farm Report
13-minute radio interview with Kaitlyn Riley.
The Brillion News
Print article on the front page of The Brillion News by David Nordby.
WHBY - Woodward Radio Group
Interview with Hayley Tenpas’s Focus Fox Valley radio program on WHBY 1150 AM. Follow the link to listen to the 11-minute interview.
Hayley and I discuss the soon-to-be-released book, On A Wisconsin Family Farm Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture that officially debuts on March 29.
Thanks to my publishing partners for setting up this splashing interview opportunity.
Focus Fox Valley Agriculture Author Corey Geiger
Corey Geiger, an international agriculture journalist and author of a new book, “On a Wisconsin Family Farm: Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture,” joins us to talk about his rich history of agriculture in Wisconsin.