Growing potatoes, growing stewardship: 2024 crop year sustainability results

At R.D. Offutt Farms, we believe that good farming is about more than just raising a crop—it’s about caring for the land, our neighbors, and the next generation. That’s why every year, we roll up our sleeves and take part in the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) Program, which helps us measure how we’re doing and where we can do even better. The 2024 national results are in, and we’re proud to share how our farm stacks up—alongside hundreds of other potato growers across North America.

August 22, 2025 | Posted in: Land Sustainability & Stewardship

Investing in the next generation: The R.D. Offutt Farms Internship Program

At R.D. Offutt Farms, internship opportunities are more than a summer job — they are a chance to explore meaningful work in agriculture and get hands-on experience with this season’s crop. This "National Intern Day," read more the RDO program.

July 30, 2025 | Posted in: News

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