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Fresh Potato Category Performance
Sarah Reece from the USPB shared the presentation she gave at Potato Expo on fresh potato category performance. The presentation link is below, but some key points from the presentation include: In the 52 weeks ending October 25th, fresh potatoes posted the second highest dollar…
Win Valuable Prizes!
Enter the Giant Potato Contest at the UW Extension and WPVGA Grower Education Conference. Grand prize: Thanks to the generosity of the Gowan Company and John Mohr, the winner of this year’s Giant Potato Contest will receive 90 lbs of Gavel fungicide valued at $700.00!…
Wisconsin Spudmobile Continues to Wausau Winter Fest Event
It may be cold outside, but the Spudmobile just keeps on trucking along! On January 31st, you can expect to see Wisconsin’s traveling billboard in Wausau at Winter Fest! Join the fun and games as families brave the chilly weather for some fresh air and…
Nominations Sought for AgVocate of the Year
Badgerland Financial, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and Farm Broadcaster Pam Jahnke are coming together once again to present the ‘AgVocate of the Year’ award to a woman who is an innovative leader and has contributed to the success of Wisconsin agriculture.…
USDA Releases 2014 Crop Production Totals for Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Ag Statistics Service has posted its annual crop summary from the 2014 growing year. The figures, which were provided from the USDA, show that Wisconsin farmers harvested about 485 million bushels of corn for grain this past year. This estimate is down two…
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Scholarships
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is calling for applications for the 2015 post-secondary scholarships. The electronic application is available on the Wisconsin FFA website under the “programs” tab (www.wisconsinffa.org). All applications are due to be postmarked by March 16, 2015 to the Wisconsin…
Discount Deadline!
Discounted registration is open through Friday. Rates will increase after that, so register today to take advantage of the early rate! Click here for complete details: 2015 UW Extension and WPVGA Grower Education Conference and Industry Show Register today to attend the 2015 UW Extension…
2015 UW Extension & WPVGA Grower Education Conference & Industry Show
Register today to attend the 2015 UW Extension & WPVGA Grower Education Conference and Industry Show on February 3 – 5, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point, WI. Advance registration rates will end on January 16, 2015. Register Now
Update on 2015 Food Safety Training Classes
WPVGA is once again offering food safety training classes. This is to help growers understand the food safety process and what is expected of them during an audit as well as the best way to continue expanding their markets. WPVGA encourages all members to participate…
Wisconsin Farmers Enroll in CSP Program
Over 500 Wisconsin farmers and forest landowners have successfully re-enrolled in the Conservation Stewardship Program for another five year period. The program provides opportunities for farmers who are already established conservation stewards, helping them improve water quality, soil health and wildlife habitat. “Wisconsin farmers are…
