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DATCP and UW-Extension Host Required Food Safety Trainings for Produce Growers
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Extension (UWEX), is hosting several food safety trainings required for Wisconsin fresh produce growers who must meet federal produce safety rules. The trainings provide science-based, minimum standards for growing,…
Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2019 Grower Education Conference
The WPVGA Associate Division serves to support the industry and also takes on the role of being a key provider of funding for this nationally-attended conference. At this time, we are seeking donations from members to help defray costs. Your contributions will be used to…
The WPVGA wishes you and your families a happy and healthy 2019!
The WPVGA office will be closed on the afternoon of December 31 and all day on January 1 in observance of the holiday.
Agricultural Safety Connection Presents a Complimentary Education Seminar
Date: January 8, 2019 Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:00 am Presentations: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Stevens Point Holiday Inn | 1100 Amber Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54482 Overview: This seminar will provide attendees with valuable information, current OSHA regulations…
The WPVGA wishes you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season!
The WPVGA office will be closed on December 24 & 25 in observance of the holiday.
Farm to School Produce Opportunity
The Madison Metropolitan School District is distributing a Request for Information (RFI 4034) for Farm to School Produce. This RFI is being issued by the Administrative Services department within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Please pay attention to the calendar of events and the associated…
2019 UW Extension and WPVGA Grower Education Conference & Industry Show
Register today to attend the 2019 UW Extension and WPVGA Grower Education Conference and the Industry Show on February 5-7, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Growers attending the conference will have the opportunity to get a head…
Del Monte Recalls Canned Fiesta Corn
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is advising consumers of a food recall for Del Monte canned fiesta corn seasoned with red and green peppers. Del Monte issued the recall on December 11 due to under-processing of this product. This means the…
WPVGA Welcomes New Program Assistant
The WPVGA has hired Jane Guillen as the new part-time Program Assistant. Jane retired after many years working at several corporate offices in Atlanta, GA. She now lives in Antigo to be with her daughter and grandchildren. We are pleased to have Jane on board.
Seats Available on WPVGA Board
There will be two new seats available on the WPVGA Board of Directors beginning in February of 2019. Board members serve a three-year term and are limited to two consecutive three-year terms. In February of 2019, current board President Josh Mattek of J.W. Mattek &…
