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Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) announced the release of its 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report, communicating sustainability results gathered from 420 growers representing 589,120 potato acres across the U.S. and Canada.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies and Grower Associates
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed three new members to its organization in the first quarter of 2024. Soil Health Institute becomes the fourth Environmental NGO to join PSA, while Walther Farms and DeGroot’s Vegetable Farms join as Grower Associates, the newest member category offered by PSA.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Elects Executive Committee
The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s (PSA) Board of Directors selected new executive committee members at its winter board meeting held earlier this month during the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, TX.
Sustaining the Potato Sustainability Momentum
As the calendar flips to 2024, we continue to tell a compelling story about the conservation practices and smart technology potato farmers are adopting. And, most importantly, together, we are leading the way with a fully engaged and collaborative value chain to tell that story.
Ep. 18: Sustainable Spuds and Global Goals with Jolyn Rasmussen
Collaboration takes center stage in this episode of the Resource Positive Agriculture Podcast, where Jolyn Rasmussen, the global agronomy services senior manager for J.R. Simplot and the chair of the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) board of directors, sheds light on the powerful role PSA plays in driving sustainability forward in the potato industry.
Breeding Success with Sustainable Potato Cultivars
New potato cultivars are being bred to enhance the industry’s return on investment in sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
Ep. 17: Implementing a Systems-Wide Approach to Soil Health with Dr. Wayne Honeycutt
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Wayne Honeycutt, president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. We discuss taking a systems-wide approach to sustainability and what that means for farmers growing potatoes, a crop that presents soil health challenges.
Ep. 16: Introducing the PSA Program with Grant Morris
In this episode, we’re joined by Grant Morris, a potato farmer from Washington, who shares his first-hand experiences and valuable insights on sustainability in the potato industry.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Expands Sustainability Program
Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) recently announced the launch of its updated sustainability program, introducing a comprehensive framework and new self-assessment tool that has been designed by industry stakeholders to define, measure, and advance sustainability.
Ep. 15: Highlights from the 2023 PSA Summer Symposium
John and Natalie are recapping the 2023 Summer Symposium in this episode! From the engaging discussions and networking opportunities to the working groups and sector breakouts, hear why the symposium served as a powerful platform for stakeholders, industry leaders, and members to connect and collaborate. Tune in as they unpack the highlights, discussions, and valuable takeaways gained from this event.
Six Ways to Increase Sustainability of Potato Storage
Increasingly, the sustainability story of potatoes is focusing on storage, which is an important component of potato sustainability.
Ep. 14: Books Broaden Sustainability Perspectives with Natalie Nesburg
Reading is a great way to broaden our perspectives on sustainability, and in this podcast episode, John Mesko and Natalie Nesburg sit down to discuss their first book review.
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