Articles tagged under: Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
A Rebranding for Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
Published October 10, 2022
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is now doing business as the Northland Potato Growers Association. "We sat down and looked at the history of the organization," explained President Donavon Johnson. "The NPPGA started as the Red River Valley Potato…A Potato Celebration
Published September 12, 2022
It was a week-long celebration of local potato production in the northern Red River Valley last week with the Potato Bowl. Festivities included the World’s Largest French Fry Feed, presented by Simplot. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson…Potato Field Day Coming Up on August 25
Published August 12, 2022
Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association’s annual day be a similar program to previous years. "We'll start between 7 to 8 a.m. at Hoverson Farms near Larimore, North Dakota. After that, we'll move on…VanRay Receives Meritorious Service Award
Published February 16, 2022
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association awarded Pingree, North Dakota potato grower Jeff VanRay its meritorious service Award. VanRay was recognized for helping to build North Dakota’s processing potato industry outside of the Red River Valley. "To get all of…New Chairman in Place for Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
Published February 16, 2022
Starting July 1, David Fedje will be taking over as board chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association. The Hoople, North Dakota farmer grows seed potatoes. "I'm honored to have a chance to be in this position. We're looking…NPPGA’s Kreis Transitioning to Part Time in 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Specialist Ted Kreis will be retiring from full time work at the end of the year. Kreis will be working remotely on a part-time basis, continuing to write the association newsletter and…New Office Manager at Northern Plains Potato Growers
Published December 7, 2021
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association hired a new office manager, Erin VanCamp. VanCamp is from Drayton, North Dakota and was the office manager at MarKit County Grain LLC in Argyle. VanCamp replaces former finance director Diane Peycke who recently…U.S. and Mexico Take Additional Steps to Open Fresh Potato Market
Published November 24, 2021
The U.S. and Mexico are moving forward with a rulemaking process allowing the U.S. to export fresh potatoes to all of Mexico. This follows a ruling in favor of the U.S. from Mexico’s Supreme Court seven months ago. National Potato…Northern Plains Potato Growers Serve Local Farmers for 75 Years
Published September 27, 2021
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association started back in 1946 when a group of Red River Valley potato growers decided the industry needed to be more united. NPPGA President Donavon Johnson says there's been a lot of growth in that time.…