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Monday, February 15, 2021
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baitman
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Central Illinois
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Two Autographed Tee Shirts will be up for auction, sold separately one size MEDIUM and one size XL with IGPGA logo
Over 25 names from over 10 world records plus multiple state records, North American and Canadian records plus familiar names of growers who have helped expand the hobby of growing giants.See more information here http://www.igpga.com/advertise/
Not a small task the shirts according to google maps traveled 19,911 miles( a trip around the earth being 24,901) They started their journey on November 10th, 2019 returning home just over a year later on November 14th, 2020. They have traveled through Canada and from coast to coast in the USA
Over 25 names from over 10 world records plus multiple state records, North American and Canadian records plus familiar names of growers who have helped expand the hobby of growing giants.
By no means does this list mention all of the accomplishments of these great growers and many more could have been added, a big thank you to all who participated
Danny Dill (Howard Dill’s son) Howard was the creator of the Atlantic Giant winning a WR in 1980 with 459 lbs and 1981 with 493.5 lbs
Garry Checkon WR 1999 with 1131 lbs
Dave Stelts WR 2000 with 1140 lbs
Steve Daletas WR holder in 2003 at 1385 lbs 2018 Oregon state record at 2469 lbs His seeds are highly sought after they have set numerous records. He has 7 pumpkins over 2000 lbs
Larry Checkon WR 2005 1469 lbs
Joe Jutras WR giant pumpkin 2007-WR giant squash 2017- WR long gourd 2016 Master Gardener Of The Year 2019
Chris Stevens WR 2010 Wisconsin 1,810.5 lbs
Jim and Kelsey Bryson WR 2011 Quebec, 1,818.5 lbs
Ron Wallace WR 2012 and 2006 Grew the first one-ton pumpkin at 2009 lbs in the year 2012 Sharing a wealth of information and seeds. Owner of WOW Wallace Organic Wonders
Tim Mathison WR 2013 at 2032 lbs
Steve Marley 2019 WR Tomato
Dick (pap) Wallace. North American record in 2016 of 2261.5 lbs Served in the USMC from 1959 to 1963 Numerous contributions to the sport
Joel Holland American record holder in 2017 at 2363 lbs Owner of Holland’s Land O’ Giants WR 1992 with 827 lbs
Steve Geddes North America’s largest pumpkin 2528 lbs set in 2018
Phil & Jane Hunt Canadian record holder at 1959 lbs in 2018
Gene McMullen- Illinois State record holder and grower of the 2145.5 the worlds-record-setting seed
Dale Marshall Alaska state record holder set in 2019 at 2051 lbs
Deb Gantner Heaviest pumpkin by female grower 2152 lbs
Cindy Tobeck GPC Newsletter Editor with numerous records in Field pumpkins, Marrow Cabbage, Bushel Gourds Long gourds plus giant pumpkins and squash
Matthew DeBacco Going a step beyond to advance the science of giant pumpkin growing
Joe Ailts Sharing his knowledge with the community and his own genetics
Cecil Weston Sharing his knowledge with individuals growing the 1921 in the year 2015
Don Langevin. Author of several books including the series How-to-Grow World
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