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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!

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WPVGA Award Recipients

Hall of Fame Awards

2025 (Presented in 2026)
Gary & Lynda Bula
Tom Wild

2024 (Presented in 2025)
Kevin Bula
Dianne Somers

2023 (Presented in 2024)
Ron Krueger

2022 (Presented in 2023)
Randy VanHaren

2021 (Presented in 2022)
Paul Miller

2020 (Presented in 2021)
Marv Worzella
Norm Worzella

See all Hall of Fame Inductees

WPVGA Industry Awards

2025 (presented in 2026)
Young Grower: Joe Seis
Volunteer: Brittany Bula
Associate Division Business Person: Penney Hammer
Agri-Communicator: Joe Kertzman
President's Award: Kirk Wille
Industry Appreciation: Russell Groves, Brian Bushman, Trisha Grezenski, Jerry Pierce

2024 (Presented in 2025)
Young Grower: Charlie Mattek
Volunteer: Wendy Alsum-Dykstra
Researcher: Jed Colquhoun
Associate Division Business Person: Matt Selenske
Agri-Communicator: Jeb Barzen
President's Award: Kelly Mattek
Industry Appreciation: Paul Sytsma
See all past Industry Award winners
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Positive Potato Publicity

Caring for Wetlands

Grower Nick Somers of Plover River Farms works with Tracy ...

Potato Farms Partner with Conservation Group to Plant Pollinator Habitat

Insect pollinators will soon find more homes on potato and ...

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Northwoods Retail Store Wins Wisconsin Potatoes Display Contest

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) is pleased ...
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Wisconsin Potato Industry Supports 2017 Hurricane Victims

Mother Nature has hit the southern United States with a ...
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WPVGA Sponsors Wellers Walk

The Wellers Walk is a unique event that offers participants ...
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WPVGA Awards Scholarships at Annual Spud Bowl Event

UWSP Chancellor Bernie Patterson introduces the Spud Bowl Scholarship winners ...
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Gifts and Grants

WPVGA regularly supports events and causes throughout the state. ...
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Farm to Fork Commercial

Wisconsin Potato growers provide high-quality potatoes that are nutritious and ...

Thank the Farmer Commercial

There are many businesses that are heavily involved in agriculture ...

Water Commercial

Studies show that trees use more water than vegetables and ...

Potato-friendly Salad Bar Donation

WPVGA donates a potato-friendly salad bar to South Park Middle ...

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WI Potato Growers Donate Potatoes to Feed the Hungry

Eagle River Seed Farm LLC in Eagle River, Wisconsin, and ...

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