On paper, two farms can look identical. Their yield levels, water use efficiency, and soil health scores may match. But beneath the surface, their futures can be on very different paths. What makes the difference? Continuing education, intentional planning, and a commitment to improvement are keys to defining sustainability.
This panel will bring together perspectives from across the potato value chain: This will be an engaging conversation including grower, educator, and leadership perspectives. Together, they will explore how continuous learning shapes long-term sustainability, resilience, and profitability.
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of why education and adaptation—not just today’s numbers—are critical for the future of agriculture, and how growers and industry leaders can embed learning into their sustainability journey.
Moderator: Tara May, Executive VP of Corporate Affairs, R.D. Offutt
Panelists: John Mesko, CEO, Potato Sustainability Alliance
Tim Venhuizen, CEO, Spring Creek Farms
Tony Macklin, Manager Information Technology, Walther Farms