Industry Profiles
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 »
Continuing the Legacy
Garrisons continue family tradition in MaineGregg Garrison, the Maine Potato Board's Young Farmer of the Year last year, attributes much of his succes... more »
Spudman 7: Teresa Kuwahara
Teresa (TK) Kuwahara is the international marketing manager for dehydrated potatoes for the United States Potato Board.What are the best words of advi... more »
Looking to the Future
USPB chairwoman seeks grower input on new long-range planAs 2010-11 chair of the U.S. Potato Board, Cheryl Koompin envisions her goals for the coming ... more »
