Wisconsin Potato: Registered Dietitian, Jenny Heap Explains How Potatoes Can Play a Key Role in Immune Health

Several nutrients including zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, D, and E, are required to support an immune system capable of mounting a healthy response to invading pathogens. Potatoes and potato dishes can help boost consumption of several of these immune-critical nutrients, along with others, essential for general health and wellness.

Potatoes: A Nutritious Staple for Every Celebration and Generation

Potatoes and potato dishes can help boost consumption of several of these nutrients of concern along with other nutrients that support health and wellness for seniors.

WPVGA Launches FarmersForCleanWater.com

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) announced the launch of FarmersForCleanWater.com, a new website that showcases the industry’s work to safeguard Wisconsin’s water resources. WPVGA has long been a strong and vocal advocate for farmer-led water quality initiatives, and this website will enable the organization to better highlight that information.

Wisconsin Spudmobile Features New Exhibit at Chef Competition

There’s something exciting about seeing masters of a trade create something unique, creative, unexpected and in a certain amount of time. That’s exactly what will happen on Friday, July 12th at the Elkhorn Rib Fest in Elkhorn, which will host the 2019 Wisconsin Potato Chef Competition, where the Wisconsin Spudmobile will also be debuting its newest updated exhibit!

Wisconsin School Brings Farming into the Classroom

Agriculture is a significant part of Wisconsin’s culture and accounts for an economic impact of $88 billion. That’s why one western Wisconsin school is bringing Wisconsin-produced products like potatoes and agricultural education right to the classroom.