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Esneux / Li�ge / BELGIUM

Could you explain me the difference between the two associations?
Thanks in advance.

2/27/2006 11:00:56 AM

Utah

This was written a few years ago but it gives the history ...

http://outside.away.com/magazine/0297/9702fepump.html

2/27/2006 11:12:57 AM

I wonder if the gpc and wpc are still fighting each other or does no one care any more.

2/28/2006 7:01:57 AM

Team Munson

That is a nice story on Ray and his weigh-off Gordon, Sophie if you would like to learn more about the GPC feel free to contact me or any other member of the GPC executive committee.
Dave Stelts

2/28/2006 7:06:09 AM

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Does the WPC still exist? If so, how many sites to they have? Is there still a massive prize for the first to hit 1500?

2/28/2006 4:43:17 PM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

The WPC is alive and well. Ray Waterman has a big weigh-off each year. He also has the P&P Seed Comapny where you can go to buy giant seeds, lifters etc.

2/28/2006 4:55:15 PM

Warwood

There is also the IPA (International Pumpkin Association) which is stationed in San Francisco, CA and Japan of which Barnesville, OH Festival is a part. The GPC is the largest as for number of growers and organizers. The WPC is basically run by Ray Waterman and he has a weigh-off each year in Collins, NY and prize money for top pumpkins. He had a $10,000 reward for the first pumpkin over 1000 lbs. which was taken by the Zehrs'.The GPC is considered "The Organization" by most growers.This website is considered "THE Website" for growers. "The source" for accurate info on all stats is the AGGC site. Don

3/2/2006 6:15:09 PM

Esneux / Li�ge / BELGIUM

Thanks for your responses, guys, and thank you too for those who have contacted me at home.

Sophie

3/3/2006 8:24:02 AM