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Taking A Closer Look at the Future of Farming

Published January 15, 2020

According to Farmer of the Future research, the most successful farmers practice good marketing and management, are adaptable, have a strong business sense and they aren’t afraid to seize opportunities. Speaking at the Potato Business Summit, Aimpoint Research CEO Brett…

Black Gold Farms Launches New Transportation Company

Published October 11, 2019

Black Gold Farms and the Halverson family have launched a new company called Horizon Logistics. The Grand Forks-based independent, full-service transportation company will serve Black Gold Farms and other grower shippers. The new business is described as a vertically integrated…

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United Fresh Produce Association Members Meet in Washington D.C.

Published September 18, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed farmers at the United Fresh Produce Association meeting in Washington D.C. this past week. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson participated in the meeting and said Perdue highlighted trade situation. "They're doing what they can,…

Industry Veteran Joins Black Gold Farms Board

Published September 4, 2019

Black Gold Farms have announced the appointment of a non-family member to its board of directors. Doug Kling is currently president and CEO of Kling Strategic Partners and has had leadership roles in the consumer products industry. Black Gold Farms…

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Decent Spud Demand for Local Growers

Published February 20, 2019

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association met Tuesday to reflect on the year and look ahead at 2019. Former board chairman and Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson says the tough times in agriculture are impacting local farmers, but "from…

Bradley Joins Black Gold Farms Executive Team

Published February 19, 2019

Grand Forks-based Black Gold Farms has hired Kerwin Bradley as its chief production officer. Bradley will support all aspects of crop production and serve on the executive team. Bradley spent 13 years with Frito Lay working on potato variety commercialization…

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Halverson Honored With ’40 Under 40′ Award

Published October 23, 2018

Produce Magazine has honored Leah Halverson of Grand Forks as one of the best young leaders in the produce industry. The ‘40 Under 40’ award recognizes 40 young industry leaders. Halverson is the director of business development for Black Gold…

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Potato Growers Focused on MAP in Farm Bill

Published September 28, 2018

Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson is back from a trip to Washington D.C. and the United Fresh Produce Association meeting. The meeting focused on trade, immigration, transportation and the farm bill. The farm bill supports specialty crops in two…

No Silver Bullet for Trucking Challenges

Published August 9, 2018

Red River Valley potato growers are still concerned about the trucking challenges. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson says the ability to move potatoes out of the region is important, but there is no silver bullet. "There's discussions about who can…

engAGe: Together is Better

Published July 9, 2018

Black Gold Farms Director of Business Development Leah Halverson joined the family business seven years ago. "It's me and my two brothers. We're the fourth generation of Black Gold farms. My brothers had a completely different path than I had.…

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Articles tagged under: Black Gold Farms

Taking A Closer Look at the Future of Farming

Black Gold Farms Launches New Transportation Company

United Fresh Produce Association Members Meet in Washington D.C.

Industry Veteran Joins Black Gold Farms Board

Decent Spud Demand for Local Growers

Bradley Joins Black Gold Farms Executive Team

Halverson Honored With ’40 Under 40′ Award

Potato Growers Focused on MAP in Farm Bill

No Silver Bullet for Trucking Challenges

engAGe: Together is Better

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