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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
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
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
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
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
Positive Potato Publicity
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 ...