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Our Accomplishments
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| MI FB ACE Conference Presenter-Ben |
2009 |
Michigan Adopt A Highway program
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1996-2010
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MI FB Young Farmer Achievement Finalist-Ben
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2008 |
| MI FB Ecology Leadership Award |
2008 |
 Frito Lay Seed Supplier of the Year |
2008 |
| Potato Expo 2009 Planning Committee-Don |
2008 |
Energy conservation awareness has taken place with the installation of hydro cooling pads in all remaining greenhouses and new energy efficient cooling fans.
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2008
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The additional insulation was installed in all potato storages as well as our greenhouses.
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2008
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Chairman Research Committee Michigan Potato Industry Commission-Don
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1996-2008
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MAEAP verified within our greenhouse and farm operations. |
2007
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President of the National Potato Council-Don |
2007
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Cooperative State Research, Education & Extension Service Grant review committee-Don
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2001-2006
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Michigan State Extension Advisory Council-Don
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2000-2006
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Johannesburg Lewiston School Treasurer-Don
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1991-2006
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Service Award Potato Growers of Michigan
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2006
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Chair of Science section of World Potato Congress -Don
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2006
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Based upon the success of the previously installed cooling pad system a hydro cooling pad system is installed
In the 30’ X 150’ greenhouse
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2006
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Another work room addition is constructed
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2006
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Vice President Environmental Affairs National Potato Council-Don
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2003-2006
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ARS NRSP-6 Potato Gene bank review committee-Don
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2003-2006
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Over 3,500,000 minituber units produced, 80% over 15mm
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2005
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ARS Plant, Microbial, and Insect Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement assessment review-Don
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2005
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Review committee ARS grants $1.3 million. Funded Zebra Chip research and Stem Count projects for the last two years-Don
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2001-2005 |
Permit from EPA for use of waste oil to reduce cost of heating. Authorized for collection of waste oil.
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2005
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A hydro cooling pad system is installed in the glass top greenhouse to improve plant performance
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2005
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In floor heat system is installed in all greenhouses for improved quality
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2005
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Construction of 58’ X 58’ addition houses long term storages. Climate controlling computer system not only provides
control but also monitors critical factors for long term storage every 5 minutes with call out notification of changes.
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2002
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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Agricultural pollution prevention case study
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2000
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Sklarczyk Seed Farm received EPA/National Potato Council Environmental Stewartship Award
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1999
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National Seed Potato grower of the year
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1997
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Served on a panel with John Stossel and Janet Anderson (EPA) to discuss Agriculture, the Environment and Food Safety.-Don
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1996
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Distinguished Service Award Michigan Potato Commission-Don
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1995
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Five bay, glass top 134’ X 168’ greenhouse is constructed
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1995
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A third double poly top greenhouse 30’ X 100’ is constructed
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1992
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Michigan Crop Improvement Association service award-Don
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1985-1990
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Another double poly top greenhouse 30’ X 100’ is constructed
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1990
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Tissue Culture Laboratory ( 34’ X 84’) dedicated to the production of seed potatoes constructed
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1989
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Speaker at 1988 Seed Seminar. Topic,Tissue Culture and Greenhouse production of seed potatoes
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1988
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Young Potato Grower Leadership Award, National Potato Council-Don
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1987
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Soil Conservation District Cooperator of the year-Don
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1985
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Replaced original greenhouse with 30’ X 150” double poly top greenhouse
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1984
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Development of Seed Certification Standards for the use of Tissue Culture and greenhouse operations
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1982/83
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