Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Yearly Archives: 2014

Water is the Most Precious Resource for Wisconsin’s Potato and Vegetable Growers

August 6th, 2014 | Filed under: Industry Relations

Water use is a critical issue in central Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), as well as its grower members are committed to the judicious use of this most precious resource. WPVGA formed The Water Task Force in 2009 to bring…

Disease Supplement #4

August 6th, 2014 | Filed under: Crop Updates, News

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Complex Carbs

August 5th, 2014 | Filed under: Did You Know

Wisconsin potatoes have complex carbohydrates that satisfy your body’s energy needs. No fat, no sodium, no gluten, no cholesterol, no kidding! Peel Back the Truth: Potato Nutrition Facts Athletic Performance and Carbohydrates Carbohydrate Basics Starch Sources

Vegetable Crop Update #16

August 4th, 2014 | Filed under: Crop Updates, News

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Family-owned

August 1st, 2014 | Filed under: Did You Know

Over 99% of farms in Wisconsin are family owned. Today’s American farmer feeds about 155 people worldwide. http://www.farmersfeedus.org/fun-farm-facts/ A look at Wisconsin Agriculture

Disease Supplement #3

July 31st, 2014 | Filed under: Crop Updates, News

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Farm Perspectives – Produce Traceability Initiative

July 29th, 2014 | Filed under: Industry Relations, News

  Many years ago there was a connection between the consumer and the farmer and that connection created a level of trust.  Before the days of large national retailers local produce was a way of life and it was likely that you knew the farmer…

Vegetable Crop Update #15

July 28th, 2014 | Filed under: Crop Updates, News

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Stewards

July 25th, 2014 | Filed under: Did You Know

Wisconsin farmers are stewards of more than nine million acres of cropland. They strive to provide families with clean air, clean water, and healthy soil through their conservation practices. http://datcp.wi.gov/uploads/Farms/pdf/2013NutrientMgmtNews.pdf http://wisconsinfarmers.org/vegetable-growers-want-to-protect-ecosystem/ http://wisconsinfarmers.org/responsibility/  

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