Dec 21, 2015

MPB honors Ryan Crane

The Maine Potato Board (MPB) has named Ryan Crane of Exeter, Maine, the 2016 Young Farmer of the Year.

Crane is the son of Jim and Brenda Crane. He represents the tradition of four generations of family farming in Maine.

He earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture economics from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Crane serves as production manager for Crane Brothers Farms. He and his wife, Sarah, live on the family farm in Exeter.