Black Gold Farms

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Company Description

Black Gold is a global production, sales and service operation, specializing in potatoes and headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

A leading supplier of chip potatoes, the company operates production farms in 11 states and is internationally known for its innovative technology in potato production and handling.

In addition to supplying chip, seed, table-stock and sweet potatoes, Black Gold grows peanuts, corn, wheat, soybeans and green beans.

Black Gold Farms has been in operation for over 80 years and is continually growing, adding new locations constantly. Currently, Black Gold has 12 locations in 12 states. Black Gold harvests over 20,000 acres of potatoes each year. The Company is one of the largest suppliers of chipping potatoes for Frito Lay, Snyder's-Lance, Shearer's and many other potato chip manufacturers.

Product Types offered by this company

- Potato Supply Chain
- - Potatoes

News for this Company

PSA expands its network with four new members, strengthening sustainability efforts across the potato industry

April 01, 2025

Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies and a Grower Associate

PSA welcomes Iowa State University, Black Gold Farms, Tidal Grow AgriScience, and Potato Services of Michigan as new members in 2025, expanding collaboration to advance sustainability in the potato industry.

The Packer’s Christina Herrick presents Greg Halverson, president and board chairman of Black Gold Farms, with the 2025 Potato Person of the Year Award on Feb. 24.

March 04, 2025

Gregg Halverson named 2025 Potato Person of the Year

Gregg Halverson’s career in the potato industry started at a young age, grading potatoes with his grandfather. Family has continued to be a major theme of his career as he worked with his father and now works with his children as president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms.

April 06, 2023

Black Gold Farms welcomes Heath Webber to lead financial team

Heath Webber, CPA, joins Black Gold Farms as Chief Financial Officer. Webber has more than 30 years of finance experience and a combined ten years in the CFO role.

April 04, 2023

Potato Planting started for Black Gold

According to Director of Operations in the Midwest for Black Gold Farms Keith Tinsey potato planting on their farm in Northcentral Indiana has started.