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Nominate a Spudman Impact Award candidate today
Help Spudman honor leaders making an impact in the American potato industry. Nominations for Spudman’s Impact Awards are open until Sept. 27. ... READ MORE »
WPC honors 5 for organizational leadership
Five potato industry leaders received recognition for their achievements at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, June 23-26. The ... READ MORE »
World Potato Congress honors 9 industry leaders at awards gala
The World Potato Congress honored nine industry leaders for dedication and innovation in enhancing potato production and sustainability during its 12t... READ MORE »
Spudwoman 2024: A next-level leader
However agricultural producers in Michigan and throughout the country communicate, chances are Kelly Turner speaks their language. Turner... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards Emerging Leader – Bryan Bender
Bryan Bender Emerging Leader The Emerging Leader award recognizes an up-and-coming industry professional poised to reach new career heights. Brya... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – Tim Waters
Tim Waters Professor and regional specialist, Washington State University As a professor and regional specialist at Washington State University, Tim... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – Russell Groves
Russell Groves Department chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison Throughout his academic career, Russell Groves has maintained a focus on personal r... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – Kyle Atcheson
Kyle Atcheson Co-owner, Atcheson Farms Potato farming is in Kyle Atcheson’s blood. Atcheson, co-owner of Atcheson Farms in Woodland, Maine, is ... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – John Forsythe
John Forsythe Innovation manager at 1,4GROUP Inc. John Forsythe’s potato career began when he was 10 years old and working alongside his dad, who ... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – JD Wasir
JD Wasir Senior vice president, KoolJet JD Wasir loves a challenge, and his profession affords him the opportunity to encounter them on a regular ba... READ MORE »