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Black Gold Farms

Potatoes
Company Description
Black Gold is a global production, sales and service operation, specializing in potatoes and headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

A leading supplier of chip potatoes, the company operates production farms in 11 states and is internationally known for its innovative technology in potato production and handling.

In addition to supplying chip, seed, table-stock and sweet potatoes, Black Gold grows peanuts, corn, wheat, soybeans and green beans.

Black Gold Farms has been in operation for over 80 years and is continually growing, adding new locations constantly. Currently, Black Gold has 12 locations in 12 states. Black Gold harvests over 20,000 acres of potatoes each year. The Company is one of the largest suppliers of chipping potatoes for Frito Lay, Snyder's-Lance, Shearer's and many other potato chip manufacturers.
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It’s fresh red potato harvest time in Red River Valley. The Red River Valley is known for its Red Potatoes, and for good reason – the unique soil, the weather, and in the case for Black Gold Farms, continued innovation to dig deeper to produce the bes
September 09, 2015
Black Gold Farms start harvest Red Potatoes in Red River Valley
Today, Black Gold Farms has started the harvest of its red potatoes in the Red River Valley
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Push by Agriculture Commissioner to grow potatoes in West Virginia
February 25, 2015
Push by Agriculture Commissioner to grow potatoes in West Virginia
State Agriculture Commissioner Walt Helmick is on a mission to create jobs by convincing West Virginian landowners to produce potatoes — lots of potatoes.
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Black Gold Farms Expands Potato Production and Packing Capabilities with Acquisition of George Wood Farms
February 24, 2015
Black Gold Farms Expands Potato Production and Packing Capabilities with Acquisition of George Wood Farms
Black Gold Farms, an industry leader in potato production, sales and marketing, recently acquired the legacy potato production operation, George Wood Farms located near Camden, NC.
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Eric Halverson named CEO at Black Gold Farms
October 26, 2014
Eric Halverson named CEO at Black Gold Farms
Eric Halverson is the new chief executive officer of potato grower-shipper Black Gold Farms.
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