Pictured: Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena, Wis., with a preview of the first of yellow potatoes making their way from field to fork. Photo Credit: Alsum Farms & Produce
Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena. The first potato loads are being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers as well as retail grocers the first full week of August.
“The first harvest of yellow potatoes at Alsum Farm looks promising,” says Larry Alsum, President & CEO of Alsum Farms & Produce in Friesland, Wis.
Red potato harvest will also soon be underway with shipments starting July 31st.
Alsum Farms russet potato harvest will begin on August 11 with the Russet Caribou as well as Goldrush varieties. Both early season varieties will be the first of new crop russets to be harvested off the field. They will be freshly washed, packed and delivered to retail grocers in the Midwest and beyond. In addition, new crop Wisconsin organic russet, red and yellow potatoes will be available for shipping starting August 14th.
Alsum Farms grows and harvests fresh potatoes that make their way to the dinner tables of Americans using the Wisconsin Healthy Grown Program. This eco-friendly program has guided our farm sustainability practices for more than 25 years. Alsum Farms utilizes the Healthy Grown Program’s regenerative agriculture approach to farming that works to strengthen ecosystems and community resilience. Alsum Farms has dedicated 50 acres to prairie restoration and pollinator habitat to cultivate a sustainably grown food supply.
“In 1992 we began farming and by 1996 helped establish the Wisconsin Healthy Grown Program,” says Alsum. Since that time, the Healthy Grown program has continued to guide our farm sustainability practices. We utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to efficiently manage inputs, implement conservation practices that enhance ecosystem efforts.”
The versatility and storability of fresh potatoes makes this budget-friendly staple a go-to vegetable for bringing together delicious family meals.
Alsum offers a wide variety of pack options from 12 ounces up to 50-pound packs. They come in poly, mesh, paper or cartons.
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. packs potatoes and onions under the Alsum Farms & Produce brand. Organic potatoes are packed under the Alsum Organics and Rainbow Organics labels. Alsum also packs unclassified potatoes under our Family Favorite brand.
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