R.D. Offutt Farms and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum continue potato partnership

This summer marks the second year of our partnership with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and its Farm at the Arb program. What started as a simple idea has grown into a meaningful collaboration rooted in education, community and a shared passion for agriculture. In 2025, we’re returning with the same goal: to help connect people with the journey behind their food.

June 5, 2025 | Posted in: Partnerships

Park Rapids native Warren Warmbold retires from R.D. Offutt Farms after 46 years

For the first time since he was 17 years old, Warren Warmbold will be trading his work boots and shovel for a fishing pole and tackle box, retiring after 46 years of service.

May 6, 2025 | Posted in: News

Preparing for Success: An RDO Agronomist's Insights for the 2025 Growing Season

Preparing for the growing season is an intricate process of reviewing data, making agronomic recommendations and developing budgets. With the 2025 season directly in front of us, RDO Agronomist William Mack shared the work that he and our RDO agronomy team are doing to prepare before a single potato seed goes into the ground.

April 16, 2025 | Posted in: Land Sustainability & Stewardship

Celebrating Women on the Farm

From farm administrators to agronomists, our diverse team works together in the fields and in the office to grow food for families across the world. To celebrate Women in Ag Day, we are highlighting just a few of the amazing women we have on our team.

March 21, 2025 | Posted in: News

Soil health practices, irrigation management earns R.D. Offutt Wadena Farm Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification

After a year-long evaluation, the R.D. Offutt Wadena Farm earned the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification from the Department of Agriculture, joining other growers as a recognized leader in the state for water stewardship.

March 3, 2025 | Posted in: Land Sustainability & Stewardship