For Logan Nelson, farming has always felt like home. Growing up in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, Logan spent countless hours on his grandpa’s farm, helping grow corn and soybeans and soaking in the quiet rhythm of farm life. Those early experiences made a lasting impression. “I’ve always loved farming,” Logan said. “It’s very peaceful.” That love…
At R.D. Offutt Farms, we believe some of the most meaningful work we do happens through education — especially when it comes to sharing agriculture with the next generation. This May, we partnered with Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom to host a Farm Camp experience for a group of curious and engaged learners from Sebeka Public School. Led by…
It might be a little cliché to say so, but it’s true — every day is Earth Day at R.D. Offutt Farms. With more than 60 years of experience growing potatoes, we make decisions based on long‑term stewardship — so we can continue producing high‑quality food while responsibly caring for the resources we depend on….
When Chad Kraft joined RDO fresh out of high school, our Menomonie farm was still in its early years—and so was Chad’s career. He didn’t know much about the operation at first, but he was eager to learn. “I had a lot to figure out,” Chad says. “The machinery, growing potatoes—it was all new. But…
If you want to understand where good food truly begins, you don’t start in a kitchen or a grocery aisle, you start in a field at sunrise. That’s where you’ll find the people who work tirelessly, day in and day out, to keep food on our plates. Today on Farmworkers Day, we celebrate them —…
