Industry Profiles
Colorado Grower Adapts to Changing Industry by Expanding Farm
Bruce Heersink knows what it takes to keep his farm successful. Afterall, he's watched his dad and grandfather before him. Bruce is the fifth generati... more »
New Assistant Editor Joins Spudman Staff
Scott Christie has joined the staff of Great American Publishing as the assistant editor for Spudman. His duties will include writing and editing cont... more »
Fourth generation grower couldn’t stay away from the farm
Running a potato farm is a not a commitment to be taken lightly, and Mike Baginski's parents, Ted and Sue, wanted him to be sure it was what he really... more »
Water, family drive Oregon seed grower to keep his operation small
Oregon's Klamath Basin is known for fertile soil in the semi-arid desert. Potato production in the area isn't affected much by late blight or Colorado... more »
Aroostook County family has farmed the same acreage since 1953
The Maine Potato Board named the Moir family of Woodland, Maine, the Farm Family of the Year for 2006. Ronald and Ruth Moir farm about 1,500 acres in ... more »
Michigan seed grower to lead the council in 2007
Don Sklarczyk was elected to a one-year term as president of the National Potato Council at the group's annual meeting in January. Don grows minituber... more »
