Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Yellow Potato Harvest

August 4, 2022 Alsum Farms

Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers the first full week of August.

Asparagus Tops Grocery Lists as Meijer Shoppers Throughout the Midwest Benefit from Michigan Harvest Season

June 7, 2021 Meijer

The results of a strong Michigan harvest are helping the perfect cookout vegetable find itself on the top of many grocery lists at Meijer stores across the Midwest. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer saw twice as much asparagus in shopping carts last week, a trend expected to continue as it prepares to sell more than 2M pounds this summer.

Two Alsum Farms & Produce Associates Named To Produce Business 40-Under-Forty

August 2, 2019 Alsum Farms & Produce

Alsum Farms & Produce is pleased to announce Wendy Alsum-Dykstra and Christine Lindner were named 2019 Produce Business 40-Under-Forty award winners. The award recognizes the produce industry’s top young leaders. Honorees are selected based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, industry, and community contributions.

Alsum Farms & Produce to Host 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5K

July 31, 2019 Alsum Farms & Produce

“Alsum Farms & Produce is excited to host the 3rd annual Tater Trot 5K to help support local FFA Chapters and provide a unique opportunity to learn about the nutritional and economic benefits of Wisconsin Potatoes,” says Alsum’s Nikki Jedlowski, Logistics Manager and Tater Trot 5K Event Coordinator.

2019 National Potato Council Summer Meeting July 10-12 in Wisconsin Dells a Success

July 26, 2019 National Potato Council

“We were honored to host nearly 150 potato farmers and industry leaders from all major potato growing regions in the United States,” says Larry Alsum, NPC President. “It was a great opportunity to work together on policy development for the betterment of our industry and network with other potato growers and partners.”