Sustainability on our farm is a continuous process that evolves season by season, improving how we grow potatoes, manage resources and engage with our communities. At R.D. Offutt Farms, that commitment is grounded in measurement — tracking performance over time to inform decisions and guide improvement. Each year, our Midwest potato acres are reviewed through…
For decades, R.D. Offutt Farms has woven research into everyday farming. Whether it’s working with university partners, collaborating with industry, or testing new practices alongside our customers, learning has always been part of who we are. Now, we’re taking that commitment one big step further. We’re excited to share that in 2026, RDO will begin…
Every year, R.D. Offutt team members nominate local charities through the Offutt Family Foundation’s Community Builder grant program. This year, after a record-breaking number of nominations, the foundation awarded $409,400 to 59 organizations. The program puts decision-making in the hands of people who live and work in our communities, supporting the causes that matter most…
At R.D. Offutt Farms, we’re proud to recognize the veterans among us — individuals whose service to our country continues to shape their work ethic, leadership, and commitment to excellence. This Veterans Day, we honor Tom Rasmussen, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and valued member of our trucking department since 2017. Tom joined the Marine…
Each fall, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a chance to pause and thank the dedicated professionals who keep our farms and food supply moving. At R.D. Offutt Farms, our trucking team is at the center of our operations. From planting to harvest, and all of the days in between, our drivers make feeding families…
