Wild rice is almost as old as history itself, and each year more and more people are attracted to the joys of wild rice harvesting. Through the collection of wild rice, harvesters are able to explore the best of Wisconsin, collect their own food and support the local economy.
WXPR’s Miranda Vander Leest hit the Rhinelander Flowage with Scott Eshelman of Newbold last week to find out how wild rice harvesting is done.
Scott Eshelman says he’s will to teach anyone who’s interested in learning to harvest wild rice out on the flowage.