Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies and a Grower Associate

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed four new members to its organization in the first quarter of 2025. Iowa State University is the first Affiliate Member to join in the University/Government Agency category. Potato Services of Michigan joins to the Fresh Marketer Sector. Tidal Grow AgriScience joins to the Allied Industry Sector and Black Gold Farms join as a Grower Associate. 

PSA is an inclusive, pre-competitive collaboration of all players in the potato value chain. PSA and its members work to define, measure, and advance potato sustainability by using robust metrics to drive improvements in productivity and profitability. Efforts are focused on protecting the environment and streamlining how farm-level data is collected and made available to end users.

John Mesko, PSA CEO:

"Our job at PSA is to help the potato industry work together, across business lines, to define, measure and report on potato sustainability. Every time we get to welcome a new member company or grower, our organizational reach extends further and we become stronger, representing more of the industry."

About PSA’s newest members:

Iowa State University – Iowa State University (ISU) is the first university admitted to the Potato Sustainability Alliance membership. As a leader in agricultural research and extension, ISU works closely with farmers, industry partners, and policymakers to develop science-based solutions for sustainable food production.

ISU brings expertise in socio-behavioral studies, integrated pest management, and resilient cropping systems that align with the Alliance's mission to ensure a thriving future for potato production. Through this partnership, the univercity looks forward to advancing sustainability efforts that support both the environment and the growers who feed ISU communities.

Black Gold Farms - Black Gold Farms has been dedicated to growing high-quality potatoes for nearly a century. What began as a small operation in Forest River, ND has expanded to include ten locations across eight states. The farm has grown many potato types across its history, with a current focus on the production of chip and process potatoes. Fourth-generation brothers Eric and John Halverson remain committed to continuing the legacy of finding opportunity through innovation.

Tidal Grow AgriScience - Tidal Grow Tidal Grow AgriScience - Tidal Grow AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products Inc., develops revolutionary crop protection and plant nutrition technologies. The Tidal Grow AgriScience product portfolio harnesses science powered by nature to create cutting-edge crop inputs that enable growers to be responsible stewards of the land while simultaneously driving profitability, higher yields, and improved soil and plant health for a healthier population and planet.

Potato Services of Michigan - Since 1976, Potato Services of Michigan has been a leading supplier and exporter of potatoes across North, Central, and South America. The company team ensures seamless sourcing, grading, washing, packaging, and delivery coordination to meet the unique needs of grocery stores, restaurants, and food service providers. 

Potato Services strongly believes in a sustainable supply chain. This includes everything from sustainable growing practices used by its growing partners to providing the most economical and carbon-efficient varieties for customers. The company strives to create a supply chain that is not only sustainable for future generations but also capable of meeting customer demands with minimal impact on the environment.