One of Chad Malek’s first farm memories is driving a tractor at age 6 while under his father’s watchful eye. Today Chad leads Specialty Potatoes & Produce, a farming operation on the outskirts of Rosholt, WI specializing in organic potatoes and fingerlings. Specialty Potatoes & Produce is a longstanding Farmer’s Promise growing partner. In this segment, Chad reflects on how his operation has grown over the years.
Why Idaho Potatoes
Only potatoes grown in Idaho can be called Idaho® potatoes. Idaho’s ideal growing conditions – the rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation – are what differentiate Idaho® potatoes from potatoes grown in other states.