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2016 WPVGA Grower Membership
If you were a WPVGA Grower Member in 2015 you should have received your renewal information for 2016 in the mail already. If you did not receive your form, you can find the form below. If you are not currently a WPVGA Grower Member, we…
State Co-op Groups to Receive USDA Funding
The USDA’s Office of Rural Development has awarded a fifth round of funding to the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives and Cooperative Network to develop cooperative businesses in rural communities across Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Rural Cooperative Development Grant program exists to help rural…
Thirty-Nine Vying for 2016 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair
The 2016 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair will be crowned during the 50th Wisconsin Association of Fairs’ annual convention in Wisconsin Dells this winter. According to program organizers, 39 students will compete for the title, in which the winner will travel the state next year…
UPDATE: Ireland and Scotland Agriculture Study Tour Specializing in Potatoes
Fred Smith, Oregon State University professor emeritus, and Don McMoran, Washington State University Extension professor invite you to Ireland and Scotland for twelve days of discovery, learning and fun. Visit potato farms, vegetable farms, packing houses, distribution centers, research stations and growers cooperatives. Learn about…
Network with Decision Makers at Potato Expo
Potato Expo will provide a perfect start to 2016 with the industry’s most wide-ranging networking and education experience. Every year attendees cite the opportunities to connect with others as a primary reason to attend, including: 46+ hours of networking More than 2,000 attendees 170 exhibiting…
Transportation Bill Passed out of Committee
Last Thursday, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a bipartisan long term highway bill that will likely be considered by the full house the week of November 2. In September, NPC sent a letter to the U.S. House in support of a long…
Senate Hearing on GMO Labeling
Last Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on the role of biotechnology in agriculture and the appropriate policies for labeling food developed using biotechnology. Agriculture Committee Chmn. Pat Roberts (R-KS) highlighted the strong scientific consensus on the safety of biotechnology. Sen.…
USPB Retail Test & Learn Results
During FY2015 the USPB conducted a test and learn with two retailers to determine the impact of in-store radio and signage on the potato category as a whole as well as locally grown potatoes. The test showed that in-store radio and signage was not enough…
WPVGA Sponsors UW Discovery Farms Conference
This year WPVGA is sponsoring the fourth annual UW Discovery Farms conference that is coming up on December 15th. The title of the day is ‘Farmer Tested, Environment Approved: Develop a Winning Cropping Strategy’. This conference is the only one of its kind in the…
Ireland and Scotland: Agriculture Study Tour Specializing in Potatoes
At the request of Washington State potato growers Anglatin organized a special potato tour to Ireland and Scotland. Don McMoran, Washington State University Extension professor, and Frederick J. Smith, PhD, Oregon State University Professor emeritus, will be leading the group. Grower members, industry folks and…
