Positive Potato Publicity

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

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

2019 (Presented in 2020)
Larry Alsum
Dick Okray

2018 (Presented in 2019)
Dr. Keith Kelling

See all Hall of Fame Inductees

WPVGA Industry Awards

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

2023 (Presented in 2024)
Young Grower: Charlie Husnick
Volunteer: Randy Fleishauer
Researcher: Brooke Babler
Associate Division Business Person: Bill Page
Agri-Communicator: Richard Pavelski
President's Award: Dan Walsch
Industry Appreciation: Paul Bethke, Kevin Schleicher

See all past Industry Award winners

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 ...

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 ...

WI Potato Growers Donate Potatoes to Feed the Hungry

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

Hall of Fame Awards

WPVGA Industry Awards

Positive Potato Publicity

Caring for Wetlands

Potato Farms Partner with Conservation Group to Plant Pollinator Habitat

Northwoods Retail Store Wins Wisconsin Potatoes Display Contest

Wisconsin Potato Industry Supports 2017 Hurricane Victims

WPVGA Sponsors Wellers Walk

WPVGA Awards Scholarships at Annual Spud Bowl Event

Gifts and Grants

Farm to Fork Commercial

Thank the Farmer Commercial

Water Commercial

Potato-friendly Salad Bar Donation

WI Potato Growers Donate Potatoes to Feed the Hungry

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