Category: Industry Profiles

Spudman | July 2017

Potatoes USA Chairman Shares Vision for Industry’s Future

With a passion for potatoes, Black Gold Farms COO John Halverson shares how he envisions the industry’s future.

Spudman | July 2017

Spudman7: Buzz Shahan

Buzz Shahan left production agriculture in 2006 to join United Potato Growers of America.

Spudman | July 2017

Weyers encourages growers to give back to industry

Weyers: Enjoy what you’re doing, give back to the industry

Spudman | May 2017

Spudman 7: Jennifer McEntire

Jennifer McEntire is vice president of food safety and technology at United Fresh Produce Association.

Spudman | May 2017

Beverly Searle shares views ahead for farm, family

Beverly Searle shares her views on the farm, in the home and in Washington, D.C.

Spudman | May 2017

Road ahead leads to open spaces for Melanie Likes and her family

“Driven” is an especially appropriate word to describe Melanie Likes.

Spudman | May 2017

2017 Spudwoman of the Year: Addie Waxman

Addie Waxman is the recipient of the inaugural award sponsored by Lockwood.

Spudman | May 2017

Women are the Unsung Heroes of Agriculture

The May/June issue of Spudman is dedicated to honoring the contributions of women. Meet this year’s featured Spudwomen.

Spudman | April 2017

Rockey Farms a blast from the past

Rockey Farms a retro farm with beneficial insects and companion crops

Spudman | April 2017

Spudman 7: Mac Johnson

Mac Johnson has spent his entire career working with many of the country’s largest consumer product goods.