Industry Profiles
Spudman’s Spudwomen series of articles finalist for Folio award
Spudman and its sister publications are celebrating today after several of the magazines were honored. Great American Media Services’ Agriculture... more »
Teaching kids about potatoes focus of Michigan man
Today, less than 2% of Americans are farmers by profession. Most American children have little inkling of what it takes to grow a crop, nor do they ap... more »
New Oregon Potato Commission head Gary Roth no stranger to state agriculture scene
Gary Roth may be new to the Oregon Potato Commission, but he’s no stranger to the state’s agricultural scene. Roth, who recently succeeded longtim... more »
D.C. Farms, Chandler family honored by Maine Potato Board
The Maine Potato Board has announced the Chandler family of D.C. Farms in Mapleton as the 2019 Farm Family of the Year. Darren Chandler, along wit... more »
Hollee Alexander is National Potato Council’s ‘master sergeant’
If John Keeling has been the National Potato Council’s face and voice for the past 17 years, Hollee Alexander has been its backbone. Alexander, w... more »
Pennsylvania potato legacy Nathan Tallman heads state cooperative
Nathan Tallman is a Pennsylvania potato legacy. He grew up on a potato farm, helping his father, Bill Tallman, at the family farm in Tower City. I... more »
2019 Spudwoman of the Year: Alison Sklarczyk, Sklarczyk Seed Farm
Alison Sklarczyk, owner and lab manager at Sklarczyk Seed Farm in Michigan, is the 2019 Spudwoman of the Year, which is sponsored by Lockwood Equ... watch »
2019 Spudwoman of the Year Alison Sklarczyk
Nurturing potatoes was not how Alison Sklarczyk envisioned her future. Nurturing puppies was more like it. When Alison Hinshaw entered Michigan Sta... more »
NPC’s new leadership team outlines focus for the future
The National Potato Council is entering a new era. On June 30, 2019, John Keeling will officially retire from his role as executive vice president ... more »
Spudman Names Shawn Boyle as 2019 Emerging Leader
Shawn Boyle, president of the Idaho Grower Shippers Association, is Spudman's 2019 Emerging Leader Award winner. RELATED: ... watch »
