Upcoming & Past Events
Homecoming 2026 Recap
A great way to close out Homecoming Week! On October 9th, at Fast Lane Fest, our brother Owen Trone was crowned one of UW-Platteville’s 2026 Homecoming Kings!
We’re incredibly proud to see Owen represent Alpha Gamma Rho throughout Homecoming and be recognized as part of this year’s royalty. Congratulations to Owen, the other Homecoming King, and everyone who represented UW-Platteville on the Homecoming Court this year!
AgFest 2026 Recap from Sept 18th
A great night celebrating agriculture at Ag Fest 2026!
Thank you to everyone who came out, supported the event, connected with local ag businesses, and helped make the night possible. From great food and speakers (their speeches are below) to industry professionals, equipment, and plenty of familiar faces, it was awesome seeing so many people come together for agriculture at UW–Platteville. A huge thank you as well to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who helped behind the scenes. We couldn’t have done it without you
AgFest Speakers
Thanks to all the speakers who added so much to the 50th AgFest!
Jim Kruger – previous Undergraduate Noble Ruler and chairman for the 1st AgFest
Ben Brancel – a previous two-time Dept of Agriculture Secretary for Wisconsin as well as a retired Wisconsin legislator
Anastasia Poull – the current (79th) Alice in Dairyland
Garret Toay – an agricultural market analyst, commercial grain broker, and founder of AgTraderTalk
Jay Long – previous Chapter Noble Ruler and current Alumni Board Vice President – Scholarships
Jim Kruger & Tyce Bettenhausen – current Vice Noble Ruler for Alumni Relations – Questions & Closing
55th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, March 13th, 2027
We’re excited to announce that the 55th Beta Gamma-Alpha Gamma Rho Anniversary will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 2027 in Platteville, Wisconsin! More details regarding the location and schedule of events will be shared in the coming months.
Latest News
Why I Give: “We always supported one another” – Scott Laufenberg
Published in the Summer 2026 Sickle & Sheaf national Ag magazine
Mike and Lynn Martz: Partners from the start – FarmProgress.com – 3-3-26
These 2026 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers from Maple Park, Ill., exemplify teamwork and innovation, building a thriving farm operation rooted in family, faith and a commitment to advancing Illinois agriculture and conservation efforts.
PARTNERS: “I way over-married,” Mike Martz said of his wife, Lynn. “There isn’t anything she won’t tackle. In 1996, when she had to take over the grain operation, she said ‘I’ll do it.’ When we were short a semi driver, she said ‘I’ll go get a CDL and I’ll do it.’ She’s just incredible.”
Read the entire article by clicking the linked title.
Congratulations to the newly elected AGR Executive Team for 2026!
Congratulations to our newly elected officer team for the upcoming year!
VNR Recruitment- Kurt Zimmerman
VNR Membership Development- Sam Martin
VNR Alumni Relations- Tyce Bettenhausen
VNR Finance- Payton Bunger
VNR Planning- Derek Schwartzlow
VNR Operations- Jonas Jandrin
VNR Scholarship- Braden Rogers
VNR Activities- Owen Trone
Public Relations- Jack Tarnutzer
Provisions- Sam Wolf and Tony Miller