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Alsum Farms & Produce Celebrates 45 Years of Continued Growth with Farm Field Days

Friesland, Wisconsin, August 24, 2018—Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc., celebrates 45 years as an innovative grower, packer and shipper of locally grown potatoes, onions and provider of fresh, quality produce. “We began 45 years ago with Wisconsin potatoes and onions,” says Larry Alsum, President and…

NPC News: NPC Supports Coalition on Key Trade Program

This week, NPC joined 46 other agricultural organizations in signing a letter to the leadership of the Farm Bill conference supporting full funding of the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program. “As you work to resolve differences between the two versions of H.R. 2,…

AgSource Laboratories Gap Water Sample: Last Pick-up for the Season

MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Announcing the official start of the 2018 AgSource Laboratories GAP water sample pick-up route service. After two successful seasons, we’re bringing back this service for farmers who need to get their GAP, which stands for ‘Good Agricultural Practices’, water samples to the…

Ag in the Classroom Back to School Meetings Set

Informational meetings will be held around the state to offer an opportunity to learn more about the Ag in the Classroom program. The meetings are open to Ag in the Classroom volunteers, 4-H Extension staff and club leaders, agriculture education instructors, FFA Food for America…

NPC News: 2018 Potato Stat Book

The 2018 edition of the Potato Statistical Yearbook has arrived and is currently being distributed. The annual publication provides overviews of national legislative, regulatory and marketing initiatives-along with U.S.  and world potato production and consumption data, grower and industry contact information, position statements, and program…

NPC News: Congress in Recess as Farm Bill Conference Awaits

Both the House and Senate are home for the August recess as the stage has been set for the Farm Bill conference upon their return. “As folks may see their representatives during town hall meetings or community gatherings during August, it would be extremely helpful…

NPC News: Court Rules Against EPA on Chlorpyrifos

A three judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent action to maintain the tolerances for Chlorpyrifos.  The split decision of the panel (2-1) requires EPA to move forward with its original Obama Administration plan to revoke…

Wisconsin Seeking Outstanding Young Farmer Nominations

Organizers of Wisconsin’s Outstanding Young Farmer award are looking for nominations from a variety of producers of agricultural commodities to apply for next year’s program. Nominees must be younger than 40 years of age and derive at least two-thirds of their income from farming. The…

Sign-Up Period for Buy Local Grants Now Open

Farmers and others in Wisconsin’s food industry who want to grow their local markets are encouraged to apply in the 2018 round of Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, the grants can help farms and business more efficiently process,…

NHL All-Star Promotes Potatoes at Wisconsin Children’s Hospital

Another hockey season is right around the corner. But before hitting the ice, two-time Olympian and NHL All-Star Joe Pavelski, who hails from Plover, is teaching kids how Wisconsin potatoes can power their performance at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison on Monday, August…

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