Our interview with farmer George Polzin struck a nerve — and the internet responded. The video racked up 23.5 hours of YouTube watch time, an extraordinary number for a local grassroots video. George spoke plainly about what data centers and federal policy mean for working farmers in Wisconsin, and people couldn’t stop watching.

The Polzin interview is part of CVI’s farmer reel series, which has collectively reached nearly 200,000 views. These aren’t scripted political ads — they’re real Wisconsin farmers speaking from the heart about their land, their livelihoods, and their communities. That authenticity is why they resonate so deeply.