Idaho, renowned for its vast and fertile farmlands, is home to some of the most passionate and dedicated potato growers in the world. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit these remarkable farmers and delve into their unique partnership with the iconic Green Giant™ Fresh(GGF) brand. This collaboration, built on a foundation of mutual respect and rigorous standards, ensures that only the best potatoes make it to your table.

The Heart of Idaho's Potato Country

Driving through Idaho's sprawling potato fields, I was struck by the beauty of the landscape and the palpable sense of pride among the growers. These farmers are not just cultivating crops; they are upholding a legacy. Generations have toiled on this land, passing down knowledge and techniques that have been perfected over time. The relationship with Green Giant Fresh has only deepened this sense of tradition and commitment to excellence.

The Gold Standard of Potato Growing

Green Giant™ Fresh sets the bar high—higher, in fact, than even the USDA or state requirements. To grow for this iconic brand means adhering to exceptional standards that guarantee the best-tasting, most desirable, and perfectly formed potatoes. These standards encompass every stage of the process, from selecting the right seeds to the meticulous care during planting, growing, and harvesting.

One grower shared his experience with me. "Growing for Green Giant Fresh is an honor, and it means that it is going to be the best potatoes you will find. Period. We take immense pride in our work, knowing that we're contributing to a brand that stands for quality and integrity. We feed these to our own families, and we take feeding yours, too."

And they are delicious ... and now that I know these growers, I love them even more!

The Value of Partnership

The partnership between Green Giant™ Fresh and Idaho's potato growers is a testament to the power of collaboration. For this company, these growers are the backbone of their brand, providing the high-quality potatoes that consumers have come to trust and love. For the farmers, this relationship offers a platform to grow the most delicious, high quality potatoes and allows their hard work and dedication to reach the shoppers of grocery stores across the USA.

"We couldn't do what we do without our growers," said a representative from GGF. "Their commitment to excellence allows us to market and distribute potatoes that we can be proud of. It's a relationship built on mutual respect and a shared goal of delivering the best possible product."

Precision and Care from Field to Table

The journey of one of these potatoes is one of precision and care. It begins with the careful selection of seeds, chosen for their potential to produce the highest quality potatoes. From there, the growers meticulously plant and nurture the crops, monitoring soil health, moisture levels, and supervising every little detail to ensure optimal growth.

Once harvested, the potatoes are transported to state-of-the-art processing plants where they undergo further scrutiny. Here, the focus is on preparing them for market, ensuring that each potato meets GGF's stringent quality standards. This comprehensive approach guarantees that only the finest potatoes make it to your plate.

A Shared Commitment to Excellence

Meeting the potato growers of Idaho and witnessing their passion firsthand was a truly inspiring experience. Their dedication to their craft and their partnership with Green Giant Fresh exemplifies what it means to strive for excellence. Together, they are not just growing potatoes; they are cultivating a tradition of quality that has earned the trust and admiration of consumers nationwide.

In a world where the quality of our food is paramount, it's reassuring to know that brands like Green Giant Fresh and their growers are committed to maintaining the highest standards. The next time you enjoy a perfectly cooked potato, remember the hands and hearts that brought it to your table, working tirelessly to ensure every bite is as delicious as it is nutritious! More, please!


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531 responses to “A Journey Through Idaho’s Potato Fields: Meeting the Growers Behind Green Giant™ Fresh”

  1. so interesting especially since I was in Idaho for the Girl Scout Senior Roundup and met girls from Idaho who talked about Idaho potatoes.

  2. Thank you to all our hard working farming neighbors that provide us with healthy food for our nutritional needs.

  3. My step-mother is from Idaho, and we actually use to go to a potato farm that a family friend ran. I didn’t appreciate it all way back then because I wanted to take off and hit the ski slopes instead of learning about their potatoes! heh heh I now appreciate it all so much more.

  4. Wish I grew up learning how to farm and preserve food. It’s gotta feel good to have a successful harvest.

  5. I grew up right down the street from the Green Giant statue/factory in Rochester Minnesota that we could see it towering from our front yard… Green Giant is so incredibly iconic to me!

  6. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CHOICE BUT TO TOIL TIRELESSLY. WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES WHEN THE FAMILY IS HUNGRY.

  7. it’s reassuring to know that brands like Green Giant Fresh and their growers are committed to maintaining the highest standards.

  8. I would enjoy visiting Idaho one day. Looks beautiful. My mother always served potatoes for dinner when I was growing up. I am a big potato fan.

  9. Interested facts about your potatoes and their journey from field to table. Thanks for sharing.

  10. I’ve never been to Idaho. I think it’s a good idea to spend a week with a family of growers and shadow them, pitching in and learning the ropes, beginning to end of the potato life

  11. Potato purveyors providing the tasty goodness that brings millions of families together each evening, I thank you.
    Slingin’ spuds, tater traders bring the flavor. This yum’s for you.

  12. It was great to read this article and learn more about Green Giant’s commitment to quality. American farm families have the backbone of our country. They deserve our gratitude and respect.

  13. It certainly sounds as if the certification standards are checked and double and triple checked at many stops along the way, and hat is impressive.

  14. Wow. Who could have imagined how exciting the life of a potato is? Not I said the greyheaded pudding slurper and the whole farm gasped!

  15. great way to make potato’s fast it’s just I cant find them in my Walmart in Haines city FL. store

  16. I would love a weeks vacation to go meet the growers, learn the ins and outs of their day, volunteer and assist as able, getting down and dirty with them,,,,no problem. We should have the opportunity to do such events with all the jobs in and out as possible. WAKE UP AMERICA

  17. Green Giant has the best frozen vegetables. The freshest and great quality I know and trust for a very long time. Keep up the great work!

  18. That’s so amazing!! I had NO idea so much went into producing and picking the best potatoes!

  19. I am Idaho Born and nothing compares to fresh from the fields Idaho Potatoes. Living in Kentucky temporarily but husband actually drove to Idaho last year for Potatoes as the ones here are not the same

  20. Potatoes are delicious. All of the information is so interesting to me about potatoes. My whole family loves potatoes and we love them all different kinds of ways. My favorite is a

  21. A JOURNEY THROUGH IDAHO’S POTATO FIELDS: MEETING THE GROWERS BEHIND GREEN GIANT™ FRESH

  22. Appreciative of all of farmers and bringing up food for our families to eat , we couldn’t thank you enough

  23. What a fantastic insight into the world of potato growing! It’s clear that Green Giant™ Fresh sets an incredibly high standard, and it’s inspiring to hear firsthand from a grower about their dedication and pride. Knowing that these potatoes are not only top-notch in quality but also come from such passionate growers makes them even more appealing. I can almost taste the quality in every bite!

  24. Our farmers really don’t get enough credit for what they do , I kinda of grew up on a farm and they work so hard

  25. I’ve bought Green Giant for as long as I can remember. It is refreshing to read this post and see where the items I buy come from. Their passion only confirms why I buy their products.

  26. Instant respect and many thinks to all the hardworking farmers ! They have one the hardest jobs out there.

  27. According to J. D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick, farmers don’t have to work very hard. He really said that. Idiot. Some of us still appreciates those whose toil puts fresh food on our tables. Thanks for the taters!

  28. We were in Idaho this year for the first time. It’s fascinating all the potato fields and things. I would have loved to tour one. Thanks for all the hard work you do, potato and other farmers!

  29. Interesting – most people never think about the folks or effort that goes into producing what shows up in the store

  30. Green Giant was THE name for produce in our house when I was growing up. (And I’m ancient.) Now, canned, frozen or fresh, that hasn’t changed.

  31. I appreciate. Their hard work all for the sake of living what they do, producing a wonderful healthy good product for the consumer.

  32. I have gained a new respect for potato farmers everywhere. It takes a lot to get the potatoes from the fields to the markets . Thank you farmers for all you do !

  33. Missing being a kid , my great grandfather owned a dairy farm and we use to help my uncles on the tractor. Farms are so special

  34. I admire and have so much respect for farmers especially today , it’s very hard to do what they do

  35. We need fresh produce! Farmers are very necessary and we all need to be thankful for their efforts.

  36. THANK YOU for this. It is very interestingly educational and I really will remember and appreciate your CTE (Commitment To Excellence). When Great People work together; the outcome is FANTASTIC!!!!

  37. Seriously with out people like farmers there would be no food and they deserve all the credit In the world

  38. Any type of farming can be a back-breaking, frustrating job. You have to love what you do to keep farming. Kudos to them.

  39. It is amazing getting to see the hard work put into growing and handling Green Giant potatoes! So much care and thought is put into each product! Thank you to the dedicated farmers for bringing the best potatoes to our family table!

  40. Having grown potatoes at home a couple of times, I know what a chore it can be. Hurry up, get them in the ground; wait, wait, wait while they grow to optimum size, then hurry to get them up and processed before everything disintegrates. Doing on that scale boggles the mind.

  41. I love your products all looks so good just wish could get them here but I’m looking all time in store hoping can find your brands

  42. I love Idaho – have family and many friends there. Have thought about moving there some day. I’m old, so maybe not.

  43. Farming is def becoming a lost art. But as the article points out, its such a necessary career!

  44. This is very informative! Didn’t know about the processes and dedication from farmers! Love it!

  45. Farming is so interesting to me and I can relate to it and all the hard work that goes into everything they do

  46. It was great to see the farmers and how they make sure we get quality products to have at our tables my dad farmed all of his life

  47. It’s always enriching to read about the people who actually provide the potatoes and other crops for us to enjoy,

  48. It was nice seeing the land for growing and processing potatoes along with some of the farmers. Enjoyed pictures

  49. Farmers are the best and so hardworking, they deserve support for hard work and dedication

  50. very interesting facts, surprised to find green giant sts their expectations higher than the USDA or state regulations, impressive!

  51. Understanding the process of growing potatoes from beginning to end would be a wonderful experience. Lucky you!

  52. Since the potato bagging line is automated (it has to be, with the amount they process) how do they keep down the bruising and incidental cuts through the skin while they’re sorting, washing and bagging?

  53. Appreciate all the hard work that farmers do , they don’t get nearly enough credit and we need them more now than ever

  54. As a former potato grower I can see your product is closely monitored & brings the best to the consumer

  55. Loving the farm information and videos because I kinda grew up on one , my great grandfather owned a dairy farm

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