R.D. Offutt Company

Descripción de la compañía

R.D. Offutt Company is the largest potato grower in the United States, with farming operations spanning seven states and producing over 50,000 acres of potatoes annually for the frozen processing and fresh markets. The company also manages 11 potato processing facilities across four states, producing a range of potato products, including frozen fries, fresh-pack potatoes, and potato flakes for both retail and foodservice markets.

Headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, R.D. Offutt Company was founded in the early 1960s by Ron Offutt, who started growing potatoes with his father. The company was rebranded as R.D. Offutt Farms in 2018. Today, it remains a family-operated business with Ron’s daughter, Christi, serving as Chair, and his son-in-law, Keith McGovern, as President.

R.D. Offutt Farms has continuously focused on innovation, initially expanding through irrigation and farming in Minnesota’s sandier soils to produce more uniform potatoes. The company also ventured into processing to ensure consistent demand, starting with a small french fry factory. Throughout its operations, R.D. Offutt Farms emphasizes integrity and humility as core values.

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Octubre 21, 2024

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NDSU develops potato variety now approved for McDonalds World Famous Fries

Junio 19, 2022

Potato variety 'Dakota Russet' now approved for McDonald's World Famous Fries

The most recent potato variety to join the list of approved McDonald’s potato varieties is the Dakota Russet, developed at North Dakota State University by Asunta Thompson

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Potato company RD Offutt halts agricultural expansion in Minnesota

Agosto 04, 2018

Potato company RD Offutt halts controversial agricultural expansion in Minnesota

RD Offutt, the largest potato producer in Minnesota, is backing away from a controversial expansion in the State just south of the Mississippi River headwaters after state regulators insisted on an environmental study of the potential contamination of groundwater.