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One Potato, Two Potatoes, Three Potatoes, Four

Adams County vegetable farmers see necessity in diversifying the crops they grow while reducing their impact on the environment.

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The Bula family of Adams County have grown potatoes for nearly 50 years

The Bula family is proud of the quality of crops they grow and quality of the products that the consumer buys.
The Bula family is proud of the quality of crops they grow and quality of the products that the consumer buys. Marian Viney

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The Bula family is proud of the quality of crops they grow and quality of the products that the consumer buys. Marian Viney
Gary stands beside one of the farm’s windrower machines that goes in front of the potato harvester.
Gary stands beside one of the farm’s windrower machines that goes in front of the potato harvester. Marian Viney

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Gary stands beside one of the farm’s windrower machines that goes in front of the potato harvester. Marian Viney
Wisconsin’s mild climate and sandy soil make it a perfect place to grow many potato varieties.
Wisconsin’s mild climate and sandy soil make it a perfect place to grow many potato varieties. Marian Viney

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Wisconsin’s mild climate and sandy soil make it a perfect place to grow many potato varieties. Marian Viney
Lynda and Gary enjoy collecting antique potato and vegetable planting equipment. Pictured is some of their collection.
Lynda and Gary enjoy collecting antique potato and vegetable planting equipment. Pictured is some of their collection. Marian Viney

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Lynda and Gary enjoy collecting antique potato and vegetable planting equipment. Pictured is some of their collection. Marian Viney
As Wisconsin potato growers, the Bulas follow strict industry assessments and certification programs.
As Wisconsin potato growers, the Bulas follow strict industry assessments and certification programs. Marian Viney

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As Wisconsin potato growers, the Bulas follow strict industry assessments and certification programs. Marian Viney
In celebrating their wedding anniversary, Lynda and Gary had potato chip bags printed with their wedding photo.
In celebrating their wedding anniversary, Lynda and Gary had potato chip bags printed with their wedding photo. Marian Viney

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In celebrating their wedding anniversary, Lynda and Gary had potato chip bags printed with their wedding photo. Marian Viney
Gary and Lynda hold some of their red potatoes grown for Alsum.
Gary and Lynda hold some of their red potatoes grown for Alsum. Marian Viney

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Gary and Lynda hold some of their red potatoes grown for Alsum. Marian Viney
In the 1900s, potato growers built storage areas into the hillside so potatoes wouldn’t freeze. This hillside storage is located on the Bula farm.
In the 1900s, potato growers built storage areas into the hillside so potatoes wouldn’t freeze. This hillside storage is located on the Bula farm. Marian Viney

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In the 1900s, potato growers built storage areas into the hillside so potatoes wouldn’t freeze. This hillside storage is located on the Bula farm. Marian Viney
In Wisconsin, the Bulas grow about 850 acres of potatoes, about half are used for frozen products, a quarter for chips and a quarter for the home table and restaurant market.
In Wisconsin, the Bulas grow about 850 acres of potatoes, about half are used for frozen products, a quarter for chips and a quarter for the home table and restaurant market. Marian Viney

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In Wisconsin, the Bulas grow about 850 acres of potatoes, about half are used for frozen products, a quarter for chips and a quarter for the home table and restaurant market. Marian Viney

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    The Bula family is proud of the quality of crops they grow and quality of the products that the consumer buys.