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Heartland Farms has about 27,000 irrigated acres of chipping potatoes, canning peas, green beans, sweet corn and soybeans.
resources - and we don't want to lose
it, " he said. " This even helps reduce
maintenance costs on vehicles that no
longer need to travel to the field as often. "
Implementing new technology also
helps Heartland train its personnel.
" It provides feedback to new
employees and their supervisors, so
effective coaching and development is
administered at the right times for the
right things, " he said. " This reduces the
time needed to get new team members
skilled and productive in the field. "
Heartland's new company, Top Tier
Ingredients LLC, launched in March
2022 with the construction of a potato
dehydration line that went online in
December. The new line benefits both
Heartland and neighboring farms,
as potato flakes and flour are widely
used in gluten-free products, and the
facility's proximity to major population
centers ensure a broader market.
The new line is part of a sustainable
solution for potato operations, reducing
carbon emissions per pound of potatoes
by removing waste and water at the
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farm level, which, according to Pavelski,
reduces the amount of trucks on the
road by three quarters. This solution
not only saves transportation costs but
also reduces the environmental impact.
Top Tier Ingredients LLC's new potato
dehydration line produces premium
products and promotes sustainable
agricultural practices, ensuring that every
potato reaches the right market and
increases the quality of all segments of
the potato industry. It also reduces carbon
emissions per pound of potatoes grown.
FUTURE FOCUS
Sustainability, what it means
and how farms have incorporated
it into their operations has changed
a lot since 1972, and it has led
to improvements throughout
Heartland's operations. For example,
use of GPS technology has evolved
from just location identification
to include implementing steering
assistance, which increases product
application accuracy and reduces
equipment drift.
" The real benefit in the long run
is being able to combine precise GPS
location information with other
technologies coming down the
pipeline, " Pavelski said. " Whether that
is drones for spot spraying or hyper
spectral imagery which can help identify
pest, nutrient and water issues, stacking
technology is what will provide the
real benefit, and then using modern
technology, including AI, combined
with real-world experience of team
members. "
Pavelski said that the family farm
will continue to play an important
role in American agriculture, and that
sustainable practices will drive the
success of its workers.
" They will have to continue to evolve
and to master their knowledge of
new technology, " Pavelski said. " Have
fun! This is the most important part,
because if you are not having fun doing
it, it will be hard to succeed.
" Farming is challenging ... period.
Invest in yourself, your team,
knowledge and technology. "
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Editor's Letter
Table of Contents
Heartland farms
Growing uncertainty
Connecting the dots
Potatoes USA: Where do chips and fries fit?
National Potato Council: Setting sights on Japan
Idaho Potato Commission: Positive impacts
Potato Sustainability Alliance: Water stewardship
Upcoming events
Advertiser Index
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