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Mark Klompien new CEO at UPGA

United Potato Growers of America has chosen Mark Klompien as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, replacing Jerry Wright. “We are excited to...

WOORDMAN FARMS NAMED CHAMPION GROWER

Woordman Farms of Taber, Alta., was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Coaldale plant during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’...

Thai deputy governor up in arms against potato farming

The deputy governor of Phetchabun province has stepped up his campaign against potato contract farming in Thailand, urging consumers not to buy chips from...

TaterGrams: New Alberta company lets you mail personalized potatoes

When a simple greeting card just can't convey your message, maybe tubers can do the trick. A new Alberta company lets you send greetings to...

New potato researcher at Colorado State University

An expert in potato pathogens is the new head of Colorado State University’s Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, or BSPM, housed in...

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Sept. 13-15, 2016

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is the place “Where Farmers Meet” to see the latest innovations in agriculture from over 750 exhibitors. The show offers...

Mark Klompien new CEO at UPGA

United Potato Growers of America has chosen Mark Klompien as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, replacing Jerry Wright. “We are excited to...

WOORDMAN FARMS NAMED CHAMPION GROWER

Woordman Farms of Taber, Alta., was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Coaldale plant during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’...

Thai deputy governor up in arms against potato farming

The deputy governor of Phetchabun province has stepped up his campaign against potato contract farming in Thailand, urging consumers not to buy chips from...

TaterGrams: New Alberta company lets you mail personalized potatoes

When a simple greeting card just can't convey your message, maybe tubers can do the trick. A new Alberta company lets you send greetings to...

New potato researcher at Colorado State University

An expert in potato pathogens is the new head of Colorado State University’s Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, or BSPM, housed in...

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Sept. 13-15, 2016

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is the place “Where Farmers Meet” to see the latest innovations in agriculture from over 750 exhibitors. The show offers...