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2018 WI Agricultural Outlook Forum
Registration is now open for the 2018 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum to be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 on the UW-Madison campus. The forum is scheduled to run from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Varsity Hall II at the Union South located at…
Potato Industry Food Drive for Kids
WPVGA Members, For the first-time ever, the potato industry is teaming up with Second Harvest of Central Florida to provide Hi-Five Kids Packs to feed insecure children in the Orlando area. Hi-Five Kids Packs are weekend meal kits that students in need can take home…
WPVGA Award Nominations
We are seeking nominees for the following awards: WPVGA Hall of Fame, WPVGA Young Grower of the Year, WPVGA Volunteer of the Year, and WPVGA Researcher of the Year. Please carefully consider individuals you feel may be deserving of each of them, and submit their…
Doug Reinemann Named CALS Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach
Doug Reinemann, chair of the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, has been named CALS associate dean for extension and outreach. In this role, Reinemann will be in charge of the organization, content, and effectiveness of the college’s extension and outreach programs, as well as aligning…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Due to the holiday next week, the next regular issue of Tater Talk will be sent out on December 1. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
2017 Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management Meetings
The Department of Soil Science, in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Cooperative Extension, will conduct eight Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management Meetings in 2017 (from November 29 to December 5). Meetings will either be mornings from 8:30 to 11 am (with breakfast @ 8 am) or…
United Fresh Food Safety Community Update
Confused on FSMA compliance dates? FDA recently published a graphic that lays out FSMA compliance dates. Want to submit a comment in response to FDA on the proposed 2-year delay in the ag water testing provision, but not sure how, or what to say? See…
FSMA Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls
Live Webinar on Nov 16, 2017 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 10:00 AM PT Duration: 75 Min By: Dr. John Ryan REGISTER NOW This session is focused on practical tools to help you design and implement HARPC. You will be able to…
UW Discovery Farms Conference
Pigeon Falls, WI. – On December 12, 2017, in Wisconsin Dells, UW Discovery Farms will host its 6th annual conference geared towards farmers, that emphasizes strategies that work on farms, and for the improvement of water quality. The conference will bring together farmers, farm advisors,…
Treat ’em with Chips for Halloween
Hand out Wisconsin potato chips to your trick-or-treaters this Halloween instead of candy! Chips are $25 per case; 48-1.5 ounce bags per case. Place your order by emailing Danielle at [email protected]. Chips will be available for pick up at our office at 700 5th Ave, Antigo…
