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New Event for Students at Farm Technology Days

Johnson Creek, Wis. – February 11, 2019 – On Tuesday, July 23 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD) will host it’s first-ever Ag Career Day. “This event is targeting FFA chapters around the state, students grade 7-12,” said Peter Curran with the fundraising committee. “Students will…

Deadline – 2019 Food Safety Training Class Registration

2019 officially marks the 7th year of offering food safety training classes. One class that has undergone updates since WPVGA last offered it is the Harmonized Standard, now referred to as Harmonized GAP Plus+. The Harmonized GAP Plus+ audit is recognized as being “Global Food…

Healthy Grown Information Sessions

Are you interested in Healthy Grown?  Are you curious about the process or do you want to learn about the paperwork needed to become certified?  If so, join an informative webinar hosted by Deana Knuteson (UW-Horticulture, Healthy Grown Coordinator) to help answer questions you may…

2019 Food Safety Training Class Scheduled

Wisconsin has successfully stayed proactive since 2013 on food safety-related classes and audits. It’s truly a tribute to everyone in the industry for taking advantage of classes offered through WPVGA to stay in tune with most recent changes and up-to-speed on customer food safety requirements.…

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…

DATCP to Start Inspecting Produce Farms this Year

Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will begin inspecting produce farms for compliance with federal food safety regulations this year. The inspections are part of the FDA Food Safety…

2019 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

The 2019 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 on the UW-Madison campus. The Forum runs from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception until 5:00 p.m., in Varsity Hall in Union South, located at 1308 West Dayton…

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…

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