Organic Seed Potatoes: Not an Easy Career
John Hoggan is not sure he was the first grower of organic potatoes in Idaho, but he is certain he was the first one to grow organic seed potatoes. “It’s not easy,” he said. “In fact, it’s a pain in the butt. [They have] to be double certified as seed potatoes and also certified organic.”
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