Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Yearly Archives: 2022

Interview with Alex Okray

January 11th, 2022 | Filed under:

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The history of Okray Family Farms parallels that of potato and vegetable growing in Central Wisconsin. In many aspects, the family farming operation has led the way. At 115 years young, the multi-generational grower, packer and shipper of…

Hash Brown Breakfast Muffins

January 11th, 2022 | Filed under:

Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary We’ve been in a bit of a busy season here in the Carter household. Managing shifting schedules, hosting loved ones and traveling for the holidays have been exciting, but also sparked the desire to simplify…

Empowering Farmers with Real-Time Data

December 29th, 2021 | Filed under:

Information on soil moisture and temperature dictates planting schedules and crop development Submitted by and reprinted with permission from the Sand County Foundation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Sand County Foundation a grant to empower farmers with real-time data about their soil and…

Interview with Wendy Alsum-Dykstra

December 29th, 2021 | Filed under:

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Following in her father’s footsteps, Wendy Alsum-Dykstra went to school for accounting and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and Master of Professional Accountancy degrees. Her dad, Larry Alsum, who grew up on a family-owned dairy…

One-Pan Dijon Chicken and Potatoes: Dinner for Two

December 29th, 2021 | Filed under:

Enjoy a Dinner for Two One-pan meal is an easy and delicious option for a busy weeknight Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary In the busyness of the holiday season, it can sometimes be a bit difficult to find additional time…

Should Your Farmland Be Owned by an LLC?

November 8th, 2021 | Filed under:

A limited liability company avoids several issues that arise if the land is individually owned By Linda M. Danielson, attorney, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. Many farm operations are conducted through a legal entity, such as a corporation, partnership or limited liability company (LLC). Yet, in many…

Interview with J.D. Schroeder

November 8th, 2021 | Filed under:

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater One of the largest Frito-Lay seed potato producers in the country, Schroeder Brothers Farms, Inc. of Antigo, Wisconsin, was originally homesteaded and founded in 1879. The certified and foundation seed potato operation has evolved exponentially since it began…

Prepare Now for the Holidays

November 8th, 2021 | Filed under:

Three recipes can be made in advance, freeing up days later for visiting with family Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Want to get a head start on family gatherings and make holiday dinners a little less overwhelming? I have something…

Type and Quality of Carbohydrates Matter Most

October 11th, 2021 | Filed under:

Skillet Fajita Hash Browns

Experts propose a nuanced approach to define high-quality carbohydrate foods Provided by the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) via a peer-reviewed article in EurekAlert! sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) For decades, people have often associated higher intakes…

Interview with Dale Warner

October 11th, 2021 | Filed under:

Dale Warner

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The Warner family has invested 50 years and multiple generations delivering packaging across the nation. Beginning as a regional supplier to the agriculture industry in Central Wisconsin, Warner & Warner, Inc. has grown to serve all major markets…

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