Summer Recipes Featuring Fish and Wisconsin Potatoes
In summer, light nutritious meals help you gather the energy you need to work and play in the sun. So consider pairing Wisconsin potatoes and fish. The average medium potato has only 110 calories, is rich in fiber and potassium and is free of fat, cholesterol and gluten. Fish, on the other hand, are rich […]
There’s More than One Way to Grill a Potato
One of the reason Wisconsin potatoes are a favorite across the nation is their versatility — potatoes are simple to prepare and pack a lot of nutritional punch. One of the more common ways to grill potatoes is to simply place them in tinfoil, toss in a variety of your favorite vegetables, a tasty protein, […]
Helping to Alleviate Hunger
On June 22, 2013, Wisconsin potato growers and their families will once again gather to help pack meals for children suffering from malnutrition and hunger around the globe. The potato-meal packing event will take place at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport and volunteers expect to pack over 100,000 servings of MannaPack Potato meals developed by […]
Celebrate Dairy Month with Two of Wisconsin’s Favorites — Cheese and Potatoes
Celebrate Dairy Month with two of Wisconsin’s favorite homegrown products — cheese and potatoes! Because the average potato has only 110 calories and is fat-free, gluten-free and cholesterol-free, taters help you feed your family in a fresh and healthy manner. Potatoes also provide more potassium than a banana and are a great source of fiber. The […]
Wisconsin Farmers Helping Wisconsin Families
No one wants to see Wisconsin crops go to waste, especially when there are so many families in need of fresh food. According to Jim Scheuerman of Second Harvest, the need for food in Wisconsin has increased 81% in the last three years — and the supply hasn’t kept pace. To remedy that, Wisconsin farmers, […]
