R.D. Offutt Farms Marks 60 Years of Sustainable Potato Farming

This spring, R.D. Offutt Farms (RDO) will celebrate its 60th growing season. Ron Offutt began farming potatoes in the sandy soils of Minnesota with his dad in 1964. Much has changed since then, however, RDO remains committed to science-driven and sustainable practices to meet customer needs and move the potato-growing industry forward.

April 22, 2024 | Posted in: News

Shawn Nelson Celebrates 20 Years of Service

“You sure are persistent,” is a phrase that Shawn Nelson heard 20 years ago before being hired for a Parts Sales position at the Hawley store.

April 17, 2024 | Posted in: News

The Path of the Potato: From Small Plantlets to Plentiful Potatoes

Three ounces. The weight of a deck of cards, three slices of bread, or three standard envelopes. At R.D. Offutt Farms, three ounces is the weight of a potato seed piece that is ready to be planted.

April 12, 2024

R.D. Offutt Farms donate 500,000 pounds of potatoes to Minnesota food shelf programs

Minnesota families facing hunger will have access to more than 500,000 pounds of fresh potatoes, thanks to a first-time partnership between The Farmlink Project and R.D. Offutt Farms.

April 8, 2024 | Posted in: Community Impact

A Pivotal Piece in RDO's Puzzle: Sherri Tatro Celebrates 30 Years of Service

For the last 30 years, Sherri Tatro has been the backbone of the RDO Trucking Division in Park Rapids, MN. Although there are many ways to quantify the years that Tatro has spent working for RDO, the most jaw-dropping may be the number of loads she coordinates daily.

February 28, 2024