Category: Industry Profiles

Spudman | May/June 2026

2026 Spudwoman of the Year Nicole Nichol drives variety development, industry improvement

2026 Spudwoman of the Year Nicole Nichol spearheads McCain’s varietal development as the potato processing giant’s director of ag, variety development and seed supply for North America.

Spudman | March 2026

A leadership path of their own

Trio of women leaders have forged their own path in agriculture. Learn what experiences have shaped their careers.

Spudman | November/December 2025

Wisconsin grower keeping alive generational tradition

Family and farming remain grounding forces at Mythic Farm

Spudman | May/June 2025

Potato power: Alicia Pavelski connects industry, community

2025 Spudwoman of the Year wears many hats at Heartland Farms

Spudman | May/June 2024

Spudwoman 2024: A next-level leader

Kelly Turner is growing the potato industry in Michigan and beyond

Spudman | May/June 2023

Sustainability has always been front of mind for Heartland Farms

Pavelski family farm has deep roots in proactive conservation

Spudman | April 2023

The Lighter Side

Farmers are known for having good senses of humor; they like to smile and laugh.

Spudman | April 2023

Potato Power

Hundred billion-dollar industry poised to capitalize on impact revealed in report

Spudman | April 2023

A third-generation farmer’s advocacy efforts get traction

RJ Andrus already working to aid the nation’s potato growers

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 28, 2023

EFI highlights new video series made by and about farmworkers

Equitable Foods Initiative announced the development and release of a two video series, A Day in the Life of a Farmworker.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 27, 2023

Spudman celebrates women in agriculture

Great American Media Services interviewed several amazing women in agriculture to celebrate Women’s History Month.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 09, 2023

Register for SpudWeek 2023

Spudman | February 2023

2023 Dream Team winners

These potato professionals are making a mark on the industry.

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