Minnesota spud grower recognized for industry leadership in 2011

A Minnesota seed potato grower and immediate past president of the National Potato Council was recognized Saturday for his strong leadership during 2011, which was marked by several heated industry issues.

Justin Dagen, owner of Dagen Heritage Farms in Karlstad, Minn., received the 2011 Potato Man of the Year award at the NPC’s awards banquet in Orlando, Jan. 7.