Changing Paths
With a few years of active duty in the U.S. Army under his belt, Norm Johnson returned to school to earn a master’s degree in hospital administration. But somewhere on that path, a trip to his father-in-law’s potato farm changed Johnson’s direction.

Seeds of Growth
Bruce Heersink knows what it takes to keep his farm successful. Afterall, he’s watched his dad and grandfather before him. Bruce is the fifth generation to farm his family’s land in Monte Vista, Colo.

Selecting A Source
When growers are looking for a seed potato provider, there are some things they must each consider first, said Phillip Nolte, Extension seed potato specialist at the University of Idaho in Idaho Falls.

Taking Stock