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Yearly Archives: 2022

11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland, Addresses “The Changing World of the Potato”

July 13th, 2022 | Filed under:

Richard “Dick” Okray receives World Potato Congress Industry Award for international work in potatoes By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Ever since Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes to Ireland, in 1589, the “Emerald Isle” has been synonymous with spuds. And though it took nearly…

Interview with Kiran Shetty

July 13th, 2022 | Filed under:

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The seed was planted as a young boy, and not only did Kiran Shetty, technical development lead for Syngenta, recognize it, he embraced it. Growing up on his grandfather’s farm in India, there was no electrical power or…

Tangy Olive Potato Salad

July 13th, 2022 | Filed under:

Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary The tangy flavors of this potato salad are wonderful. The dish gets even better after it has sat in the refrigerator for a day and the potatoes have had a chance to absorb all those…

FFTFF Breaks Ground on Food + Farm Exploration Center

June 14th, 2022 | Filed under:

Ag industry, business leaders, and key legislators attend innovative agricultural center groundbreaking It was a cool day in more ways than one, April 29. The rains held off and there was an air of excitement when Farming for the Future Foundation (FFTFF) broke ground on…

Interview with Nathan Bula

June 14th, 2022 | Filed under:

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater A fourth-generation potato and vegetable grower, Nathan Bula of Nathan Bula Farms LLC, Adams, Wisconsin, carries on his family’s farming tradition. Nathan’s father, Gary, son of George and Mae Bula, was born and raised on Bula Potato Farms,…

Salad with Seasoned Potato Croutons

June 14th, 2022 | Filed under:

Dress up a Simple Salad Crispy seasoned potato croutons add zest to greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary I recently prepared a steak salad dinner for me and my husband, Mike. Tender steak on top of crisp…

Volume 14, Issue 23 | June 10, 2022

June 13th, 2022 | Filed under:

In this issue: Agronomist from Argentina Seeks 3-4 Month Work Experience in US 5th Annual Alsum Farm & Produce Fall Festival and Tater Trot – September 10, 2022 WPVGA Taking Nominations for Wisconsin Representatives on Potatoes USA Board Volunteer for Farm Technology Days Precision Agriculture…

Member Development Program Positions Organization for Future Success

May 10th, 2022 | Filed under:

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association gives members the tools they need to succeed By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater It is only by preparing members to be effective that the future success of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) and industry…

Interview with Mark Bacon

May 10th, 2022 | Filed under:

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The original Bacon family farmstead became a century farm 50-plus years ago, in 1969. Settled under the Homestead Act in the 1860’s, Bacon Farms is one of the oldest grain and vegetable operations in Wisconsin. “Bacon Farms, Inc.,…

Hash Brown Waffles

May 10th, 2022 | Filed under:

Column and Photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary I was recently gifted a mini waffle maker. This fun little kitchen gadget makes the perfect size waffle as a quick lunch for one, and it has been used almost daily since it arrived. The…

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