Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Volume 11, Issue 16 | April 19, 2019

Field Operations Specialist Position Available Deadline Extended to May 14

The Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program is charged with providing tissue culture generated, variety pure, disease-free foundation potato stocks to the Wisconsin certified seed potato industry. Work is performed at the Lelah Starks elite foundation seed potato farm (the State Farm) located in Rhinelander, WI.…

Potato Industry Position Available: Seed Potato Research Outreach Specialist

Please view the link below and feel free to share with anyone you feel might be interested in this position. Seed Potato Research Outreach Specialist

Elaine Johnson Passes Away

Elaine H. Johnson, 87, of Mansfield Township, Iron County, entered life eternal on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Born July 25, 1931, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Elaine grew up in Channing, Michigan, graduating from Channing High School…

Richard “Dick” Chilewski Passes Away

Richard (Dick) James Chilewski, age 74, of Coloma passed away April 16th, 2019 at The Waterford of Wisconsin Rapids after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Dick was born on August 29th, 1944 in Adams county, son of Stanley and June Chilewski.  Dick grew…

Registration & Sponsorship for 2019 Putt-Tato Open

The WPVGA Associate Division will host the 2019 Putt-Tato Open at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on Tuesday, July 16th. The golf outing is followed by an evening barbeque and raffle prize drawings. Links to the registration and sponsorship forms are below.…

Compeer Financial Offers Farmers Market Grant Program

Compeer Financial Offers Farmers Market Grant Program Fresh and healthy food is a vital part of our local and regional food systems. Farmers markets are providing farmers the opportunity to sell locally grown and produced foods direct to consumers. The Compeer Financial Farmer Market Grant…

Jeffrey A. Wyman Memorial Garden Golf Outing

The Jeffrey A. Wyman Memorial Garden Golf Outing will be held on May 14, 2019 a the University Ridge Golf Course, 9002 County Road PD, Madison, WI. The event will begin with a continental breakfast at 10:00 a.m. with registration and cart assignments at 10:30…

WPVGA Associate Division / Auxiliary Scholarships Available

The WPVGA Associate Division and Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary are pleased to inform you of scholarships totaling $6,000, available to students at post-secondary institutions.  The Associate Division and Auxiliary Boards of Directors will award the full $6,000, but may decide to award several smaller scholarships…

Spring 2019 Well Depth Data Collection

Dear WPVGA Grower, We would like to continue to collect measurements  to build on our database of high capacity well water depths.  This database is used to track water levels throughout Wisconsin.  We intend to use this information to help growers and protect your rights…

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