Grower Profiles
Featured PSA Growers
U.S. and Canadian potato growers have made major strides to improve the environmental impact of growing potatoes. We highlight these farms below and showcase the work of growers to drive improvements in sustainability.
Little Lake Farm
Niek Lamberts
Burdett, Alberta
Sustainability Practices:
- Cover crops have been a part of the farm’s soil protection plan since 2015, with different mixes seeded after potato harvest
- Smart irrigation aided by soil moisture probes helps the farm conserve water amid water restrictions
- Naturally replenishing nutrients with residue management and strategic fertilizer placement
R.D. Offutt Farms
Aaron Buehler, R.D. Offutt Farms
Little Falls, MN
Sustainability Practices:
- Uses turkey manure as natural fertilizer to add organic matter to the soil and helps improve water retention
- Sustain soil health while increasing crop yields
Kroeker Farms
Harwin Bouwman, Kroeker Farms
Winkler, Manitoba
Sustainability Practices:
- Strategically rotated green manure crops that help naturally replenish and retain soil health
- Organic potato production resulting in incremental increases in soil organic matter year-over-year
- Installation of drain tile that has increased water infiltration and reduced runoff
Toevs Farm
Ritchey Toevs, Toevs Farm
Aberdeen, Idaho
Sustainability Practices:
- Smart water management with precision irrigation and soil probes
- Strategic crop rotation retains soil health
- Cover crops and limited tillage to reduce erosion and preserve structure
Threemile Canyon Farms
Greg Harris, Director of Farming and Agronomy
Boardman, Oregon
Sustainability Practices:
- Recycles and reuses all non-potable water
- “Green water” is applied to fields to naturally fertilize organic and feed crops
- Uses high-tech central-pivot irrigation systems to minimize water lost
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