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AgSource Laboratories to Host Open House
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Please join AgSource Laboratories for a public open house on Thursday, April 26, from 2–4 p.m. “With all the snow piled up outside, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive. Soon enough, it will be here, and spring is a great…
2018 Crop Transition Conference
Registration is open for the 2018 Crop Transition Conference, which will be held in Minneapolis. The Conference is a free public meeting available to all, members and nonmembers. Valuable discussions take place at this meeting regarding historical trends, crop transition analysis and shipment projections. Understanding…
Healthy Grown Expansion Goals and Resources
Are you on the fence about joining the Healthy Grown program? By now, you may have heard about the Promotions Committee’s goal in expanding the Healthy Grown program significantly over the next 5 years, which is part of the group’s long range plan set in…
2018 Spud Seed Classic Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here to download the Sponsorship Commitment Form.
Department of Labor Offers Resources for Ongoing Training and Information
On March 26th, the Department of Labor, along with some other organizations, participated in WPVGA’s Business Seminar held in Stevens Point. At this seminar, the Department of Labor provided some valuable insights into state and federal programs that farmers can take advantage of to help…
Scholarships Now Available
The WPVGA Associate Division and Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary are pleased to inform you of scholarships totaling $6,000, available to students at post-secondary institutions. The Associate Division and Auxiliary Boards of Directors will award the full $6,000, but may decide to award several smaller scholarships…
Compeer Financial Offers Agriculture Education & Classroom Equipment Grants
Applications Due April 30 Sun Prairie, Wis., (April 9, 2018) – Compeer Financial, formerly 1st Farm Credit Services, AgStar Financial Services and Badgerland Financial, is now accepting grant applications for its Agriculture Education & Classroom Equipment Grant Program. High school agriculture programs in Compeer Financial’s 144-county…
DATCP CONSUMER ALERT: Wisconsin Farmers Targeted in Suspected Grant Scam
MADISON – Wisconsin farmers are receiving telephone calls about supposed grants from the “Federal Crop Registry.” Call recipients are left a message with a phone number to call and are told they have three days to respond to the offer. If you receive this message,…
Spring 2018 Well Depth Data Collection
Dear WPVGA Grower, We would like to continue to collect measurements to build on our database of high capacity well water depths. This database is used to track water levels throughout Wisconsin. We intend to use this information to help growers and protect your rights…
Staying Compliant with Department of Labor Laws – May 2018
Often in agriculture, the summer season brings a sharp increase in teen employment. Unfortunately, for many agriculture business owners there remains a great deal of uncertainty about how federal child labor laws affect their teen workers. Educate yourself and prevent child labor violations before they…
