A three generation farm
Don Wirz
Founder
Don grew up on a dairy farm that began growing potatoes in 1960. He worked at this farm alongside his guardian until his guardian’s retirement in 1964. Don then carried on farming the potatoes on his own, and grew strictly seed potatoes, joining the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program.
In 1964 he married his wife Nicky and their combined dedication grew Wirz Inc. into the established Foundation and Certified Seed Potato Farm it is today.
Don served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960 before returning home to continue farming.
Angel Wirz
Office Manager
Angel, daughter of Don and Nicky Wirz, returned to the farm in 2009 following the passing of her mother, taking over all aspects of the job that happen behind the desk and in the warehouse. She has diligently maintained relationships with many of the same customers since taking over sales in 2009 in addition to also managing the bookwork, employee relations, and quality control.
Angel attended Green Bay Technical College earning her Associate Degree in Physical Therapy. She then earned her Physical Therapy Assistant license and served as a PTA at the Eastview Nursing Home in Antigo, Wisconsin prior to returning to Wirz Inc.
Kyle Zarda
Farm Manager
Kyle, son of Angel Wirz, has worked at Wirz Inc. since 2009 working hands-on in the field, shop, and warehouse. He operates the planter and harvester machines each spring and fall in addition to monitoring the growth, soil conditions, and chemical applications of the crop during the summer. Kyle also helps with maintenance and fabrication in the shop alongside the shop mechanic.
Kyle attended Northcentral Technical College earning his Technical Diploma in Machine Tool. He worked as a Computer Numerical Control Machinist at Waukesha Bearing in Antigo, Wisconsin before joining the family business.
Nicky Wirz
co-Founder in Legacy
Nicky Wirz, in partnership with her husband Don Wirz, grew Wirz Inc. into the established Foundation and Certified Seed Potato Farm it is today. Together, their grit to grow a successful crop year in and year out while maintaining a loyal customer base has ensured the farm’s success for 3 generations.
Nicky was instrumental in maintaining all bookwork throughout the farm’s growth and had a passion for ensuring a quality product for her customers. You could find her regularly walking in the fields during the summer to monitor plant health. She also took pride in the farm’s appearance, creating and tending to numerous flower gardens on the property.
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