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Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA)

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The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) provides grower education, government support, environmentally sound research and consumer education for 150 grower organizations across the state of Wisconsin.

WPVGA is responsible for expanding the Wisconsin potato markets through advertising, promotion and research. WPVGA also supports the Wisconsin Healthy Grown™ initiative — reduced-pesticide, integrated pest management, sustainable farming practices overseen by Protected Harvest, an independent oversight organization.

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association has an annual budget of USD 1.5 million.

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Blair Richardson
February 09, 2023

Potatoes USA President: Potato Demand Exceeds World Production

The President of Potatoes USA says worldwide demand for the tuber is outpacing production.
 New public-private partnership to improve seed potato production in Wisconsin
January 21, 2023

New public-private partnership to improve seed potato production in Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a new partner to improve the efficiency of seed potato production at the Starks Early Generation Seed Potato Farm in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
WPVGA Honors Paul Miller with Hall of Fame Induction
February 15, 2022

WPVGA Honors Paul Miller with Hall of Fame Induction

Paul Miller of Paul Miller Farms, Inc., Hancock, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame at the industry’s annual awards banquet held February 9, 2022, in Stevens Point.
WPVGA presents new boards of directors
February 15, 2022

WPVGA presents new board of directors

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association's board of directors will have a new president for the coming year.