Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker recently signed legislation designating ginseng as Wisconsin’s official state herb. On-hand for the signing were several legislators, Marathon County ginseng growers and representatives from the Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Ginseng becomes official Wisconsin herb
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A nine-year-old ginseng root is displayed at Baumann Farms near Wausau, Wisconsin. Owner Kirk Baumann says it's close to world-record size.
Gov. Scott Walker, seated, signs legislation making ginseng Wisconsin’s official state herb. Walker is flanked by the legislation’s authors, Wisconsin Rep. John Spiros, R-Marshfield, and Wisconsin Sen. Jerry Petrowski, R-Marathon City. Others on hand include Wisconsin ginseng growers and members of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau staff, along with office staff from Spiros and Petrowski.
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