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Growers Encouraged to File Crop Insurance Claims by October 15
**ATTENTION** Many Wisconsin potato growers will not have completed harvest by the Crop Insurance deadline of October 15. Growers who believe that the current conditions might prevent them from meeting the harvest deadline should contact their crop insurance agent immediately and discuss the situation with…
New Personal Property Tax Exemption for 2018
Jordan Lamb and Wes Webendorfer, DeWitt Ross & Stevens Wisconsin businesses have long-advocated for the repeal of the state’s personal property tax, arguing that is it unfair, antiquated, and stifles private sector investment. Compliance with the tax is also challenging and expensive. Every year, businesses…
Department of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison seeks an Assistant Professor
Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. in plant pathology, plant biology, microbiology, entomology, or related discipline required. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Candidates with a strong foundation in the principles and concepts of plant pathology and relevant research experience; effective…
Langlade County Seeking Agricultural Research Station Program Manager
Working Title: Langlade Agricultural Research Station Outreach Program Manager (50%) Official Title: Outreach Program Manager I Geographic Areas Served: Primarily Langlade County and occasionally extending beyond county boundaries Office Location: Langlade County UW-Extension, 837 Clermont St, Antigo, WI 54409 POSITION OVERVIEW: The Outreach Program Manager…
Youth Apprenticeship Program
Youth Apprenticeship (YA) is a school-to-work program designed to help employers identify and employ young workers interested in their field. In turn, these juniors and seniors in high school continue toward graduation, gain valuable work experience and specific job skills, earn a wage, and upon…
Potato Vouchers from July Wisconsin Potato Grower/Chef Competition
A few short months ago in July, WPVGA embarked on a new event held in conjunction with the Celebrate Plover event; namely, the Wisconsin Potato Grower/Chef Competition. The event featured four Wisconsin potato growers each paired with a Wisconsin chef, and they were challenged to…
WPVGA Seeks Participants for Member Development Program
Objective: It is only by preparing members to be effective leaders that the future success of the organization and industry will be realized. The purpose of this program is to provide members of the WPVGA and WPVGA Associate Division with the opportunity to learn about…
WPVGA Helps Break Ground on Little Plover River Watershed Enhancement Project
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association joined the Village of Plover and other partners at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the first phase on-the-ground restoration projects to be implemented as part of the Little Plover River Watershed Enhancement Project (LPRWEP). The…
2018 Food Safety Training: PrimusGFS Training
Besides harvest, this fall brings a continuation of WPVGA’s food safety program with one class that is rescheduled from earlier in the year. The PrimusGFS Update class (to the new version) will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort…
Memorial Service Scheduled for Dr. Jeffrey Wyman
A memorial service will be held at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum (1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI 53711) on Thursday October 4, 2018 from 4 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jeffrey A. Wyman Memorial…
