Yearly Archives: 2014
Interview with Marv Hopp
If you’ve been in or around the Wisconsin potato and vegetable industry for any amount of time over the past 40 years, chances are good that you know Marv Hopp. Marv has worked at Roberts Irrigation in Stevens Point for the past 38 years, assisting…
In the March 2014 Badger Common’Tater
WPVGA Annual Meeting: Pavelski says potato industry ready to meet challenges At the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) held February 6, 2014 in Stevens Point, 2013 WPVGA President Jeremie Pavelski says the organization is in good position to meet…
March 2014 What’s Cookin’
Here’s another one of “Hungry Girl’s” potato recipes. You can find all the delicious details in our March 2014 What’s Cookin‘ column.
Interview with Dan Hafner
Dan Hafner has been working on his family’s potato farm since he was old enough to do chores as a grade-schooler. He has worked on the farm full time since graduating from Antigo High School in 1980 and is now the Associate Vice President of…
In the February 2014 Badger Common’Tater
Positive Messages at 2014 Potato Expo Over 1,700 Potato growers and industry leaders attend the premier event in the North American potato industry January 8-10, 2014 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas For full coverage, check out the February 2014 edition of The…
Interview with Bill Stoneman
Bill Stoneman is the Executive Director of the Biopesticide Industry Alliance (WPIA), serving in that capacity since April of 2008. Stoneman began his career with the Minnesota Extension Service. After earning an advanced degree in Agronomy and Soil Science at the University of Minnesota, Stoneman…
What’s Cookin’ February 2014
This new recipe from Hungry Girl is perfect for starting your day – and New Year – right. The full recipe is featured in our February What’s Cookin’ column.
January 2014 What’s Cookin’
Happy New Year! Check out these new ideas for preparing those nutritious Wisconsin potatoes as featured in our January 2014 What’s Cookin’ column.
Interview with Dick Pavelski
Dick Pavelski is a 4th generation farmer whose roots date back to 1873 when his great-grandfather, August Pavelski, emigrated from Poland. The farm he worked on when he was younger had some dairy cows as well as potatoes and vegetables. Today, Dick serves as the…
In the January 2014 Badger Common’Tater
Industry Show Promises Something for Everyone Annual Grower Conference and Potato Show Set for February 4-6 No matter what your specific area of interest may be, if you’re interested in agriculture, the annual Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA)/UW Extension Grower Education Conference and…
