News/Links

Exclusive, up to date news on Okray Family Farms, including irrigation innovations, affiliations and more.

October 22nd, 2015

Wisconsin Public Radio: Stevens Point Grape Research Looking At Possible Health Benefits

UW-Stevens Point and one of the region's leading vegetable growers have just completed the first season of an experimental farming project. Read more . . .

June 11th, 2015

WIST, Okray's Plover Farms partner on "pharming" grapes

Okray's Plover Farms teams up with the Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technology in an attempt to produce cold-climate tolerant grapes for pharmacological purposes. Read more . . .

April 8th, 2014

"A Sustainable Way of Life" on the cover of American Vegetable Grower

Okray Family Farms makes the front page of American Vegetable Grower Magazine, and gets a chance to talk about their sustainability practices over the past 100+ years. Read more . . .

May 30th, 2013

"The New Family Farm" post for WPVGA blog

Okray Family Farms has agreed to help with a series of grower-written blog posts giving readers "Farm Perspectives". Check out the first of three posts written by Okray Family Farms. Read more . . .

November 20th, 2012

"America's Lasting Heritage" celebrates Okray's contribution

Family tradition and hard work run deep in Okray Family Farms. These qualities, the current generation explains, are what make Okray Family Farms a sustainable farming operation. Passion for others and for the land drive this team of relatives to serve others by producing quality food, and we are excited to celebrate their contribution to Agriculture's Lasting Heritage. Read more . . .

September 7th, 2012

Okray potato volume increases for 2012

Okray Family Farms Inc., located in Plover, WI, expects its potato volume to increase 10 percent this season when compared to 2011. The company has approximately 1,800 acres in potato production. “We grow principally Norkotah and Silverton russets, Red Norlands and Jelly and Augustas for yellows." Read more . . .

September 4th, 2012

Irrigated Vegetable Production Key to Central Wisconsin Economy

Although it’s known as “America’s Dairyland,” many people don’t realize the state of Wisconsin is also among the nation’s leaders in the production of potatoes and vegetables.

In addition to leading the nation in the production of cranberries and ginseng, Wisconsin also consistently leads the nation in the production of snap beans for processing, with over 40% of the nation’s crop coming from the Badger State. Read more . . .

August 24th, 2012

Working on Water: Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Lead the Way

The bad news is that Wisconsin and much of the nation is currently suffering through one of the worst droughts in recent history.

The good news is that today’s science and technology along with advanced irrigation strategies used by Wisconsin potato and vegetable growers are reducing impacts on water supplies and helping to insure a safe, affordable, local food supply. Read more . . .

June 15th, 2012

Okray Family Farms joins Roundy’s “Locally Grown Initiative.”

‘Roundy’s to promote locally grown products, including Wisconsin potatoes, in their stores.’

April 2012

Okray Family Farms is proud to be a 2012 National Potato Council Grower Supporter (NPC).

Our support will help NPC further its legislative, environmental, regulatory, trade and grassroots
initiatives on behalf of US potato growers.

Information Links

Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association

Headquartered in Antigo, Wisconsin, we help our growers conduct and utilize the latest research and technologies, garner government support, produce environmentally sound research and stay in touch with consumers. wisconsinpotatoes.com

The United States Potato Board

The United States Potato Board is the nation’s potato marketing organization. Positioned as the “catalyst for positive change,” we are the central organizing force in implementing programs that will increase demand for potatoes. We provide the ideas, information, tools and inspiration for the industry to unite in achieving common goals. uspotatoes.com

The National Potato Council

The National Potato Council is the advocate for the economic well-being of U.S. potato growers on federal legislative, regulatory, environmental, and trade issues. It is a voluntary organization supported by quota assessments from state organizations, allied industry memberships and sponsorships, and directly by potato growers through membership dues. nationalpotatocouncil.org

United Potato Growers of America

United Potato Growers of America is a federated farmer cooperative that focuses on managing its members' potato supply so as to positively affect their economic success. It is through United membership that potato growers are empowered to better understand and act upon demand for their product. unitedpotatousa.com