Black Gold Farms

Black Gold Farms

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Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces for ware potatoes.
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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Black Gold Farms finds an opportunity to increase shipping reliability with the launch of new company, Horizon Logistics LLC.
October 11, 2019

Black Gold Farms finds an opportunity to increase shipping reliability with the launch of new company, Horizon Logistics LLC.

Horizon Logistics is a new company formed by the Halverson Family and Black Gold Farms. Headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D., Horizon Logistics is an independent, full service, asset-based transportation company serving Black Gold Farms.
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Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven
September 30, 2019

Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven

Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven. Behrendt, held the role of Midwest Director of Operations. Groven, held the role of Fresh Sales Manager and will transition to Director of Operations.
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Red potato harvest in Pearsall, TX (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 13, 2019

Harvest begins for Texas potato crop

Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes earlier this week. According to the company, the first run fields have indicated that the quality will be better than ever.
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Black Gold Farms appoints Kerwin Bradley as Chief Production Officer
February 18, 2019

Black Gold Farms appoints Kerwin Bradley as Chief Production Officer

Black Gold Farms recently announced that Kerwin Bradley has joined the organization as the Chief Production Officer (CPO). As CPO, Kerwin will support all aspects of crop production and sit on the executive team.
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