Yearly Archives: 2010
Interview with Jim Prevor
Jim Prevor is widely recognized as a leader in assessing the state of the perishable food industries and analyzing the prospects for the retail and foodservice venues in which perishable foods are bought and sold. His comments and insights on a broad range of subjects…
Interview with Chuck Kostichka
Chuck Kostichka recently retired after three decades of administering University of Wisconsin agricultural research facilities and programs. The former Superintendent of the UW-Hancock Agricultural Research Station, Chuck made exceptional contributions to supervising and managing staff, developing short- and long-term management plans, enhancing communications and outreach activities, and managing station finances. Those of us who have had…
Interview with Dr. Amanda Gevens
Amanda Gevens grew up working on a pumpkin and vegetable farm on the eastern end of Long Island, New York. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania and majored in biology. For three summers during her undergraduate studies, she was employed…
November 2009 What’s Cookin
The November 2009 What’s Cookin features Confetti Mashed Potatoes, Texas Turkey Hash, and Chicken and Vegetables with Creamy Mustart Herb Sauce.
October 2009 What’s Cookin
Would you like to try Easy Cheesy Potato Soup, a Low-Fat Potato Salad or Grilled Potato Wedges? Then download the October 2009 What’s Cookin.
Interview with Bill Wysocki
Although the potato industry has evolved over the decades, one fact remains the same: Paragon Potato Farms, Inc. continues to have the same focus they have had for years—delivering safe, high quality products to consumers and positive returns to growers. Paragon Potato Farms, Inc. is…
Interview with Tim Feit
The leader of the WPVGA’s marketing program for the past three years has been Tim Feit. As the Director of Promotions and Consumer Education, Feit is the point man on all of the WPVGA’s marketing efforts, which include: exhibiting at industry trade shows; coordinating a…
August 2009 What’s Cookin
The August 2009 What’s Cookin Features Vegetarian Moussaka, Potato and Snap Pea Toss and Scalloped New Potatoes.
Interview with Molly Jahn
Molly Jahn is Dean of the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, which has 2,372 undergraduates, 926 graduate students, 310 faculty members and a budget of more than $188 million. She was appointed Dean in August of 2006. She is also a professor in the College’s Departments of Genetics and Agronomy. She…
Interview with Andy Wallendal
Andy Wallendal farms with his brother, John Wallendal, and brother-in-law Robert Stodola. Wallendal Supply, Inc. raises 3,100 acres of potatoes and vegetables in the Grand Marsh area. In addition to growing processing potatoes for McCain Foods USA, the farm raises 1250 acres of sweet corn…
