Volunteer or Donate — Help Feed Wisconsin Families
Would you like to help make a difference in the lives of struggling Wisconsin families? Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is hosting a volunteer day on Thursday, March 8. Fifty volunteers are needed to help sort and label food donations that will be distributed to Wisconsin…
Try Something New — Potato Pizza Recipes
Did you know that potato pizza is an Italian classic? Inspired by a laid-back Friday attitude, we’ve collected some tantalizing potato pizza recipes that are the perfect accompaniment — and go outside the typical pizza “box” — for the first night of your weekend. Inspired…
Water and Agriculture: A Collection of Essays
Water conservation is a critical part of eco-conservation. And to that end, we gathered Wisconsin potato growers, residents, scientists and elected officials to share their opinions on the importance of preserving the Central Wisconsin aquifer — and how we can all best share the aquifer.…
Meet the Two Founders of Wisconsin’s Red Dot Foods, Inc.
We’d like to introduce you to two interesting characters — two people who’ve played an influential role in Wisconsin agribusiness and who became known for their knack for snacks. Meet Fred and Kathryne Meyer, founders of Red Dot Foods, Inc — a multi-million dollar snack…
Valentine’s Day Potato Recipes
Looking forward to a cozy evening for two? Or maybe you celebrate Valentine’s Day with an extended group of loved ones? Either way, potatoes are a great way to say I love you. After all, potatoes are rich in potassium, which has been shown to…
Alice in Dairyland Loves Wisconsin Potatoes and Here’s Why
We’d like you to meet Katie Wirkus, Wisconsin’s current Alice in Dairyland. She’s helping us celebrate National Potato Lovers Month, traveling the state to talk about the nutritional benefits of potatoes and the important role our Wisconsin potato growers play in Wisconsin’s economy. Watch her…
Wood County Students Enjoy Locally Grown Produce
One of the best ways to get children to eat fruits and vegetables is to target their curiosity — get them interested in the seed-to-plate process. Schools around the nation have begun planting vegetable gardens at their schools, providing kids with a chance to get…
Research Leads the Way to Quality Wisconsin Potato Chips
Most of us take for granted the quality and consistency of the potato chips we love to snack on — each chip a crisp, golden-hued delight. But not every potato variety results in an exceptional potato chip — and steps have to be taken when…