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R.D. Offutt Farms Marks 60 Years of Sustainable Potato Farming
This spring, R.D. Offutt Farms (RDO) will celebrate its 60th growing season. Ron Offutt began farming potatoes in the sandy soils of Minnesota with his dad in 1964. Much has changed since then, however, RDO remains committed to science-driven and sustainable practices to meet customer needs and move the potato-growing industry forward.April 22, 2024
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The Path of the Potato: From Small Plantlets to Plentiful Potatoes
Three ounces. The weight of a deck of cards, three slices of bread, or three standard envelopes. At R.D. Offutt Farms, three ounces is the weight of a potato seed piece that is ready to be planted.April 12, 2024
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A Pivotal Piece in RDO’s Puzzle: Sherri Tatro Celebrates 30 Years of Service
For the last 30 years, Sherri Tatro has been the backbone of the RDO Trucking Division in Park Rapids, MN. Although there are many ways to quantify the years that Tatro has spent working for RDO, the most jaw-dropping may be the number of loads she coordinates daily.February 28, 2024
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