Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Category Archives:

Alsum Farms & Produce to Award FFA Chapters Funds from the 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5k

Alsum Farms & Produce hosted more than 150 runners, walkers and local FFA supporters for the 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5k Run/Walk on September 14, 2019 at Alsum Farms & Produce in Friesland, Wis. The third year event raised more than $2,000 for Local FFA…

2020 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

It’s not too late to register for the 2020 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Morning speakers will give updates on Wisconsin’s agriculture sectors, dairy, grain, and livestock, plus an overview of the economic situation and outlook for the future. The afternoon panel of experts…

‘App’-riculture

CALS experts develop mobile apps to bring science to farmers anytime, anywhere Mike Cerny has been farming long enough to have a reliable intuition when it comes to decisions about applying chemical protection to his crops. So it came as a surprise to the Wisconsin…

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…

Blog Archives