Articles tagged under: Gary Shields

A Family Culture

Published July 8, 2026

During the groundbreaking event for Agristo in Grand Forks, Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields used one word to describe the occasion---family. "The potato growers are a family. There are three generations of families here, and it's just…
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Seeking Support For Specialty Crops

Published May 27, 2026

Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields says specialty crop producers continue facing significant economic pressure and are looking for additional support from policymakers. Shields said specialty crops face higher production costs and unique challenges compared to traditional program…
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Red River Valley Growers Tour Agristo Operations in Belgium

Published March 11, 2026

A group of nearly 50 potato growers and industry representatives from North Dakota and Minnesota made the trip to Belgium to tour facilities operated by Agristo. The European frozen potato processor is building its first North American plant in Grand…
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Potato Growers Heading to D.C

Published February 13, 2026

Potato growers are ramping up advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., to address transportation, labor, and policy challenges affecting the industry. Gary Shields, executive director, Northland Potato Growers Association, says federal policy remains a top priority for maintaining a competitive and…
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Celebrating Rising Consumer Demand

Published January 7, 2026

Potato industry leaders say new federal dietary guidelines and shifting consumer habits are reinforcing the nutritional and economic importance of potatoes. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, Northland Potato Growers Executive Director Gary Shields said national unity and research-backed messaging continue…
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Spuds Shaping Up Nicely

Published August 1, 2025

Potato fields across North Dakota and Minnesota are showing excellent potential. Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields says growing conditions have been favorable with no major issues reported so far. “You get up to the Canadian border, they…
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Potato Harvest Nears Completion

Published October 30, 2024

Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields said less than five percent of the crop is left to harvest. “Yield is good. Some varieties didn’t quite size, but overall it was a good crop.” The dry harvest weather was…
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Shields Excited for His New Role

Published August 6, 2024

The Northern Potato Growers Association's new executive director is settling into his new role. Having been in the industry for over 30 years, Gary Shields is not new to the business, having served as president of the Potato Associates for…
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NPGA Names New Executive Director

Published July 19, 2024

The Northland Potato Growers Association has named Gary Shields its new executive director. Shields has been involved in the potato industry for over 30 years. For the past 14 years, Shields has been a territory sales manager for Central Bag…
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