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You Are Invited to Attend the Potato Variety Expo at the Hancock Ag Research Station
Dear All, We will like to invite you to come to the Hancock Agricultural Research Station on Wednesday October 31 starting at 9am to the Potato Variety Harvest Expo. We will have more than 100 varieties and advanced potato clones on display harvested from several…
Staying Compliant with Department of Labor Laws
This month’s update features guidance for Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs) and their registration requirement under The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. Because the agency continues to encounter unregistered FLCs, the link below can help facilitate the registration process for any FLCs you might…
Power your Performance with Potatoes. Real Food. Real Performance. Athletic Gear
Potatoes USA is opening a store for industry members to purchase technical athletic gear branded with the What Are You Eating? campaign messaging. The gear is being produced by Primal Wear, a leading company in customized bike jerseys and running tops utilized by top teams…
Joan “Tippy” Williams Passes Away
Joan Mary (Steiner) Williams was born March 15, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids WI to Marie and Edwin Steiner; she was the youngest of five children. She was known to most as “Tippy”. She married Howard Williams April 19, 1958, moved to Hancock WI, and soon…
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…
