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Free Skin Cancer Screening at Grower Education Conference and Industry Show
The National Farm Medicine Center will offer free skin cancer screenings on the first day of the 2020 UW Extension and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Grower Education Conference and Industry Show, Feb. 4, at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber…
Wisconsin Spudmobile to be at Barn Dance and BBQ Supper Fundraiser Event
The Wisconsin Spudmobile will be welcoming visitors of all ages to learn about the state’s potato and vegetable production on September 27 from 6-9 p.m. at the Barn Dance and BBQ Supper Fundraiser in Shawano. This state-of-the-art updated mobile education vehicle focused on potato and…
Apply for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants
Proposals must be received by the Wisconsin DATCP by noon, February 28, 2020 Wisconsin farmers and businesses seeking to grow their local markets are encouraged to apply for 2020 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin producer and processor grants. Proposals must be received by the Wisconsin Department…
Wisconsin’s End-of-Summer Soil Health
Farmers are thinking about soil health management practices after harvest Adam Wigger: “Wisconsin’s end-of-summer soil health.” Today we’re talking with Matt Ruark, Extension Soil Scientist, Department of Soil Science, University Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and I’m Adam Wigger.…
Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill
Collaborate with your fellow growers and industry partners at the Potato D.C. Fly-In to make a difference on issues affecting the potato industry. The Potato D.C. Fly-In is open to all potato growers and industry leaders who want to advocate for the industry in the…
McCain Foods Seeks Manager Agriculture Regulatory Compliance & Government Policy
Job Description *** Please Note: This position can be located in the U.S. (Oak Brook, IL) or Canada (Florenceville-Bristol, NB or Toronto, ON) *** Description As a part of the NA Agriculture organization, this position plays a pivotal role ensuring raw agricultural commodities delivered to…
Gameday Snacks and Sweepstakes
The Little Potato Company, the number one grower of Creamer potatoes in North America and the world leader in specialty Creamer potato varieties, is kicking off their Big Game, Better Snacks promotion, running now through February 13, 2020, to inspire hosts to be the MVP…
WPVGA Seeking Part-Time Spudmobile Coordinator/Driver
QUALIFICATIONS: This position involves driving the Wisconsin Spudmobile to and from events among other duties. The Spudmobile is a 37.5’ RV containing educational and promotional exhibits related to the Wisconsin potato industry. The successful candidate should have strong communication and public relations skills. A good…
New President for National Onion Association
Wisconsin native Doug Bulgrin has been elected president of the National Onion Association and will serve as the nationwide organization’s chief for the next two years. The National Onion Association (NOA) was incorporated in 1913 and represents more than 500 onion growers, shippers, packers and…
