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Potato Growing Workshop

  • Food + Farm Exploration Center 3400 Innovation Drive Plover, WI 54467 USA (map)

Potato Growing Workshop: From Field to Backyard

Master the Science of a Successful Harvest

Ever wonder how Wisconsin’s large-scale potato growers produce such high-quality, high-yield crops? Join us in the Greenhouse at Food + Farm Exploration Center for an interactive workshop that brings professional farming techniques to your home garden. This experience is designed to be flexible—the hands-on portion takes about 20–30 minutes, allowing you to arrive anytime during our workshop window to start your planting journey.

You’ll walk away with more than just a plant; you’ll gain the "field-to-fork" knowledge used by experts to prevent disease and maximize productivity. Your registration also includes full General Admission to the Center, making it the perfect start to a day of discovery.

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EVENT DETAILS

  • Cost: $25 per person (Members save 10%)

  • Audience: All ages

  • Capacity: 50 Participants

  • Location: The Greenhouse

  • Activity Style: Flexible start times between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM (Activity takes approx. 30 minutes)

  • Includes access to exhibits so you can stay and play!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into our state-of-the-art greenhouse for a guided, self-paced learning session focused on the biology and technology of potato cultivation.

  • Take-Home Planting Kit: Each participant receives a high-quality pot, professional-grade soil, and a bag of certified seed potatoes to plant during the workshop and take home.

  • Large-Scale Growing Secrets: Learn the specific methods professional growers use to monitor plant health, manage soil nutrients, and protect crops from common diseases.

  • Expert Guidance: Our education team and guest experts will be on hand to demonstrate proper planting depth, spacing, and early-stage care.

  • Educational One-Pager: Every guest will receive a specialized "Potato Growing How-To" guide, curated by our education team, to ensure your backyard harvest is a success.

  • Full Center Access: Since General Admission is included, feel free to explore our 61 interactive exhibits and four acres of demonstration fields before or after your workshop session.

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