Alsum Farms begins harvest of Wisconsin red and yellow potatoes
Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest is under way at Alsum Farms with the first potato loads being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers.
“The first harvest of yellow potatoes at Alsum Farm looks promising,” said Larry Alsum, president and CEO of Alsum Farms & Produce.
Alsum Farms' Russet potato harvest will begin Aug. 20 with the Russet Caribou and Goldrush varieties. Both early season varieties will be the first of new crop russets to be harvested off the field and freshly washed, packed and delivered to retail grocers in the Midwest and beyond. In addition, new crop Wisconsin organic russet, red and yellow potatoes started shipping Aug. 5.
Alsum Farms grows, nurtures and harvests farm 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 nearly 30 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,” said Larry Alsum, a founding member of the Wisconsin Healthy Grown Program. "Since that time, the Healthy Grown program has continued to guide our farm sustainability practices utilizing Integrated Pest Management to efficiently manage inputs, implement conservation practices that enhance ecosystem efforts.”
With Alsum Farms in full swing harvesting new crop Wisconsin Healthy Grown Certified Alsum russet, red and yellow potatoes, now is an excellent time to offer farm fresh and sustainably grown potatoes to boost retail sales.
The versatility and storability of fresh potatoes makes this budget-friendly staple a go-to vegetable for bringing together nutritious and delicious family meals.
Alsum offers a wide variety of pack options from 12 ounces up to 50-pound packs; and 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 its Family Favorite brand.
