Industry Profiles
All in the Family
Mark Tarr was born to be a Maine potato farmer. It's in his DNA - a simple fact of life. When all eight of your great-great grandfathers were farmers ... more »
Spudman 7: John Keeling
John Keeling has served as the executive vice president and CEO of the National Potato Council since 2002. He lives in Arlington, Va., and co-owns a 1... more »
Farming Heritage
You could say that farming in the Red River Valley is in Justin Dagen's genes, and you wouldn't be far off the mark. If it's not in his DNA, then it's... more »
Time Traveler
who grew up in a large... more »
Spudman 7: Chris Voigt
Chris Voigt is the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) and director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs. Chris was... more »
Lessons from the Heartland
When you think of Indiana, potatoes aren't the first thing that comes to mind, Basketball, maybe - Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson and John Wooden are all... more »
Spudman 7: Duane Preston
Duane Preston, better know as "Sarge," is a Professor Emeritus and retired Extension educator for potatoes with the University of Minnesota. Sarge ret... more »
A voice for the industry
High up in northern California's Klamath Basin, near Tulelake, Calif., Sid Staunton farms with his brothers Marshall and Ed as part of Staunton Farms ... more »
Strength in Generations
It's an all-in-the-family operation for Bruce Heersink in Colorado's San Luis Valley. Sitting at the wheel of his potato harvester, Heersink guides th... more »
Spudman 7: Frank Muir
Frank Muir is president and chief executive officer for the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC). He earned his MBA in marketing with highest honors from Bri... more »
