R.D. Offutt Farm team members take a plunge to support Special Olympics

Who doesn’t like to jump in a freezing lake in the middle of a Minnesota winter? That’s exactly what R.D. Offutt Farm team members did on March 11, raising more than $2,100 for Special Olympics.

March 30, 2023 | Posted in: Community Impact

Despite conservation practices, sometimes droughts are too much

The 2021 crop season proved an exceptional one, calling for exceptional measures by many farmers, especially when it came to irrigation. In fact, R.D. Offutt Farms was among many growers who were forced to use more water than the state allotted in order to keep crops alive, a rare break from a longstanding tradition of underutilization of water. But how did it happen?

February 23, 2023 | Posted in: News

R.D. Offutt Brooten farm wraps 2022 growing season

With harvest completed, it’s nice to reflect upon another year of growing potatoes and the experiences we had along the way.

November 29, 2022 | Posted in: News

Celebrating RDO Veterans - Wadena Team Lead Jonathan Robbins

Military veterans are a part of RDO teams across our footprint and work in roles of all varieties. Every veteran has a unique story, and in recognition of Veterans Day, one team member shared his.

November 11, 2022

Two RDO Farm Team Members join Wadena County Ag Society

Two members from R.D. Offutt's farm team were nominated to join the Wadena County Ag Society, an organization that oversees the county fair and events on the fairgrounds.

October 26, 2022 | Posted in: News