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Hitting One Hundred on Mount Hood

Friday, 22 August 2025 Blog & News

Running the Hood Hundred I thought my days of distance running and hiking hard were over when I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) four years ago. I could barely turn my neck, my arms and shoulders ached, and it was difficult to bend over or lift my legs. At age 59, depression set in as I thought my best days were in the past. But at 2:38 pm on July 27th of this...

Why Are Potatoes So Important in the World?

Friday, 20 June 2025 Blog & News

Why Are Potatoes So Important in the World? Right now, the planet we inhabit is populated with more humans than ever before. It passed the milestone of 8 billion people back in 2022. That number is expected to continue growing, with the United Nations predicting that, by the year 2050, there will be nearly ten billion people living on earth. At the same time, resources are becoming...

A Badger of Honor — The Badger Mountain 50 Mile Challenge Run

Monday, 07 April 2025 Blog & News

Eastern Washington’s Badger Mountain 50 Mile Challenge Run was never a race I planned on doing! The course is tough and the weather can be a doozy! But, I heard great things about the race director Jason Reathaford and his tireless volunteers. I knew that this race raised money for the Friends of Badger Mountain, the Washington Trails Association, and...

What Are the Trends Driving Global Supply Chain Sustainability?

Monday, 07 July 2025 Blog & News | Sustainability

What Are the Trends Driving Global Supply Chain Sustainability? The food in your refrigerator tells a story: one of an intricate, interconnected global supply chain that requires the ongoing effort of hundreds of businesses and thousands of people. By the time it reaches your plate, much of your food will have traveled across the country—and sometimes even further. It’s made up of...

Sustainable Practices in Generational Farming

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 Blog & News | Sustainability

What Sustainable Practices Are Common in Generational Farming? Passing down the family farm to future generations is at the heart of the American farming industry. While large corporate “factory farms” often make the news as the face of the farming industry, you might be surprised to learn that as of 2021, 96 percent of US farms were owned by families, with 88 percent of them being...

Dyeing Easter Potatoes: A Fun and Unique Twist on a Classic Tradition

Wednesday, 02 April 2025 Blog & News | Potatoes News | Kids Events

Easter is a time for celebration, creativity, and colorful traditions. While decorating eggs has been a long-standing favorite, this year it seems to be a bit more costly, so why not switch things up and dye Easter potatoes instead? Washington Reds, Yellows, and Russets provide the perfect canvas for vibrant colors and artistic designs. Plus, they’re fun to display and even better to...

Feeling the Heat!- Smith Rock Classic 50K

Monday, 23 June 2025 Blog & News

Be careful what you wish for! After running Eastern Washington’s Badger Mountain 50 mile in pouring rain with 30 mph winds, Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon in 50 degrees and rain, and then a marathon training run on Northwestern Washington’s Whitehorse Trail in monsoonal downpours—I turned to my running partner with exasperation and exclaimed, “I’d rather run in hot and sunny any...

Going Hog Wild in Cincinnati – The Flying Pig Marathon

Friday, 23 May 2025 Blog & News

“Good job piggies!”and “Go pigs!” exclaimed a myriad of folks lining the streets as I along with more than 4,000 other determined runners plodded down the streets of Cincinnati. Anywhere else but in this city in southern Ohio on this day would those cheers be considered rude and offensive. But not here on this day. They were cheers of endearment and encouragement. We were all...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Washington Potatoes

Monday, 17 March 2025 Blog & News

St. Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating Irish culture, and no ingredient is more fitting for the occasion than the humble potato! Potatoes have been a staple in Irish cuisine for centuries, and whether you’re serving up a hearty shepherd’s pie, crispy potato pancakes, or a comforting bowl of colcannon, they’re the perfect addition to your St. Patty’s Day menu. The Irish Love for...

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