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There's nothing like lending a helping hand. Wisconsin potato growers give back.
Wisconsin potato growers appreciate being part of the community and giving back. Here’s a taste of our efforts!
WPVGA Award Recipients
Hall of Fame Awards
2022 (Presented in 2023)
Randy VanHaren
2021 (Presented in 2022) Paul Miller
2020 (Presented in 2021) Marv Worzella Norm Worzella
2019 (Presented in 2020) Larry Alsum Dick Okray
2018 (Presented in 2019) Dr. Keith Kelling
WPVGA Industry Awards
2022 (Presented in 2023)
Young Grower: Nicola Carey
Volunteer: Doug Posthuma
Researcher: Dr. James Busse
Associate Business Person: Julie Cartwright
Agri-Communicator: Jordan Lamb
President’s Award: Anna Okray
Industry Appreciation: Julie Braun
2021 (Presented in 2022) Young Grower: Wendy Alsum-Dykstra Volunteer: J.D. Schroeder Researcher: Amber Walker Associate Business Person: Rich Wilcox Agri-Communicator: Dan Mahoney President’s Award: Jolene Guenthner Industry Appreciation: Ann MacGuidwin, Doug Rouse, Dana Rady
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Wisconsin Potato Salad
Charlie Berens and his mom share healthy and humorous banter ...
Most Varieties
Wisconsin is the 3rd largest potato-producing state, but also has ...
Economic Impact
Charlie Berens knows how impactful Wisconsin Agriculture is to the ...
Wisconsin Potato Nutrition and Buying Local
Charlie Berens has the latest on Wisconsin Potato nutrition and ...
Lower Carbon Footprint
Charlie Berens shares why it’s important to Buy Local and ...
Research and Sustainability
Science plays a huge role in getting Wisconsin Potatoes to ...
Technology
Agriculture is a very technologically-advanced industry. Isn’t it Charlie Berens? ...
New Spud in Town!
Well cripes alfrighty – there’s a new spud in town. ...
Thank you for Buying Wisconsin Potatoes!
Wisconsin farmers work hard to produce food for our family ...
Wisconsin Potatoes Power Performance!
Wisconsin Potatoes are perfect for preparing your body before and ...
WPVGA Presents “Harvesting Tax Benefits for Family Farms”
On October 22, WPVGA hosted and recorded a WebEx seminar ...
Wisconsin Senator Mike Gallagher Juggles Potatoes
The 2019 D.C. Fly-in brought some interesting smiles as the ...