Positive Energy was Palpable at 75th Annual Industry Show
WPVGA & UW Division of Extension saw record attendance at Grower Education Conference & Industry Show By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The Wisconsin potato and vegetable growing industry came out in full force for the 75th Annual Industry Show, February 4-6, 2025, at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center, in Stevens Point. Unique […]
Interview with Jesse James Teal
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The late 1960’s was a bustling time for James Teal, who purchased a farm in 1967, a tavern that was subsequently named Teal’s Bar, in 1968, and married Janice (Strandberg) that same year. He ran the bar until 1990 and the farm until 2004, when he sold it […]
Sundaes Aren’t Just for Ice Cream!
Potatoes, gravy, meat, corn & cheese are topped with sour cream, chives and a cherry tomato Column and photos by Dana Rady, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association The slow cooker is my friend. Even if a recipe doesn’t call for using a slow cooker, I will often find a way to incorporate it anyway. […]