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The WPVGA Water Task Force Needs Your Help to Continue Our Data Collection
The WPVGA Water Task Force is continuing its efforts to collect well depth data for high capacity wells. This is very important to the industry and we ask that you please take time to review the attached documents and participate in collecting data for your…
USDA Fruit and Vegetable Program Changes Name to the Specialty Crops Program
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is changing the name of the Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Specialty Crops Program effective immediately. Because of the expansion of products covered, the program name is being changed to be more inclusive. For example, although most of the…
MWFPA Expect Greater Vegetable Production in 2015
The production of snap beans, sweet corn and green peas for processing in Wisconsin are expected to increase this year when compared to 2014. The Midwest Food Processors Association said recent projections by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistical Service indicate that contracted snap bean production…
USDA AMS Webinar – FSMA is Here…Are You Ready?
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM (Central Time) The Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Fruit and Vegetable Program, in partnership with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) prepares you for the FSMA launch. This webinar provides an overview of the working relationship between…
Wisconsin Spudmobile to be Featured Live on Channel 7
The Spudmobile is already one year old, but it certainly hasn’t lost its appeal! On Friday, September 18th, the Spudmobile will be featured live on Channel 7 in Wausau during the morning show, appearing specifically at 6:40. This is a great way and venue to…
Scholarships Available for Students to Attend Ag Safety Conference
The International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health is supporting the next generation of safety and health professionals by offering 10 scholarships in the amount of $500 each to attend its June 2016 conference in Lexington, Kentucky. U.S. and international college student applicants will need…
‘Celebrate Agriculture’ During Badger vs. Miami Football Game
Game day festivities during next week’s Badger football game will celebrate Wisconsin agriculture and its deep connections to the University of Wisconsin. UW Athletics is holding its third annual ‘Celebrate Agriculture’ game on September 12, when the Badgers host the Miami University Redhawks at Camp…
Spuds in the Spotlight: Nutrition in the News
One of the Long Range Goals of the USPB is to present a favorable image of potatoes to the public. In recent weeks, potato nutrition accolades have made headlines everywhere from Today’s Dietitian to Forbes. Here’s a sampling of the latest media coverage highlights: Care2.com…
Ag Grant Workshops Being Held Around the State
Farmers interested in applying for various agricultural grants are being invited to attend one of four workshops being organized throughout Wisconsin this month. The forums are designed to give farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs information, tools and hands-on training to strengthen grant and loan applications. Specific…
Holiday Office Hours
The WPVGA office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, September 8. We hope you have a save and happy holiday weekend!
