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Land Sustainability & Stewardship

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.

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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.

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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.

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R.D. Offutt Farms Earns High Scores on a Sustainability Assessment

For seven consecutive years, R.D. Offutt Farms (RDO) has earned high scores in an industry assessment evaluating potato growers on sustainable practices.

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Groundwater analysis finds aquifers strong in Park Rapids, Pineland Sands

In June 2023, R.D. Offutt Farms hired Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC., to conduct an independent study to review groundwater levels and changes over time within a 10-mile radius in the Pineland Sands region.

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