Growing Much More Than Potatoes: Charlie Wachlin Celebrates 25 Years of Service

When reflecting upon his 25-year career at R.D. Offutt Farms, Regional Farm Manager Charlie Wachlin often mentions the word growth.

February 28, 2024 | Posted in: Community Impact

Offutt Family Foundation announces record-breaking Community Builder grants awarded across RDO footprint

R.D. Offutt Farm team members demonstrate their commitment to the communities where they work and live in many creative ways. One way is participating in Offutt Family Foundation’s Community Builder grant program. For nearly a decade, this unique initiative has recognized grant proposals submitted by RDO team members that demonstrate the potential to move a community forward in meaningful ways.

December 13, 2023 | Posted in: Community Impact

Honoring our Veterans: Celebrating Brooten team member Jeff Winter

Enlisting in the Marine Corps took R.D. Offutt Farms team member Jeff Winter all over the world. From Bangladesh to Paraguay, Winter has touched thousands of lives through his military service.

November 10, 2023 | Posted in: News

R.D. Offutt Farms to Host 9th Annual Potato Field Days

Back by popular demand, the RDO farm team is inviting our neighbors and fellow community members to our annual "all-you-can-dig party!"

September 20, 2023 | Posted in: Community Impact

Groundwater analysis finds aquifers strong in Park Rapids, Pineland Sands

In June 2023, R.D. Offutt Farms hired Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC., to conduct an independent study to review groundwater levels and changes over time within a 10-mile radius in the Pineland Sands region.

September 1, 2023 | Posted in: Land Sustainability & Stewardship