Black Gold Farms Plants Potatoes in Washington for National Agriculture Day

WASHINGTON – Black Gold Farms joined Farm Journal Foundation and other agricultural and industry leaders in Washington for National Agriculture Day. Gregg Halverson, Chairman of Black Gold Farms’ Board of Directors, was part of a groundbreaking celebration for the Voice of the Farmer Garden exhibit at the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters. Gregg’s daughter, Leah Halverson, a fourth-generation member of the Black Gold Farms family and CEO of Ten Acre Marketing, and PepsiCo Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman, Steven Williams, were also at the National Mall to plant Black Gold seed potatoes in the garden.

The event was held to launch the Voice of the Farmer Garden, an interactive outdoor garden and learning exhibit that represents agriculture’s importance to the U.S. economy and connects consumers with the farmers and crops that feed the nation. Black Gold Farms donated seed potatoes for the planting ceremony.

“Black Gold Farms has always believed in telling agriculture’s story,” said Gregg Halverson, Board Chairman of Black Gold Farms. “Being a part of National Agriculture Day and planting potatoes on the National Mall is a powerful reminder of why this work matters. We are proud to stand alongside partners who share our commitment to farming and food security.”

Gregg was joined by John Halverson, a fourth-generation Black Gold Farms family member and its Chief Farming Officer, to attend President Trump’s White House event to celebrate the nation’s agricultural sector and announce the administration’s agriculture agenda. By participating in the event as invited guests, Black Gold Farms honors its commitment to grower advocacy at the highest levels of government. From planting potatoes on the National Mall or participating in conversations at the highest levels of government, the company is proud to champion the nation’s growers and help strengthen the future of American agriculture.

At a time when fewer Americans are closely connected to farming, this week’s events turned a spotlight on the people who provide the nation’s food, fuel, fiber and raw materials. Black Gold was proud to connect the ag industry with the broader national conversation … and to plant America’s favorite vegetable in Washington.

To learn more about Black Gold Farms’ advocacy and public engagement efforts, or to schedule time to speak with Gregg Halverson about the event, contact Keith Groven at keith.groven@blackgoldfarms.com

Black Gold Farms

Black Gold Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned farming operation and one of the nation’s leading growers, packers and shippers of potatoes and sweet potatoes for chipping, processing, and retailers. Headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with 11 locations across the U.S., Black Gold Farms produces and delivers a billion pounds of potatoes and sweet potatoes annually for customers nationwide.

Founded in 1928, the company has grown from a single-site cattle and farming operation into an integrated supply chain partner committed to regenerative agriculture and responsible land stewardship. Guided by its “Dig Deeper” culture of hard work and integrity, Black Gold Farms proudly invests in the communities where it operates and prepares the next generation to carry its farming heritage forward. Learn more at www.blackgoldfarms.com.