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Celebration of the Dakota Russet
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Social | 4 p.m.
Program | 5 p.m.
NDSU McGovern Alumni Center
1241 University Drive N. | Fargo, ND 58102
Potato-centric dishes | Free event
Cheers to the Dakota Russet! Join us to celebrate the success of the NDSU Potato Improvement Team and hear the story behind the spectacular spud.
RSVP by June 15, 2022.
The program will feature:
Dr. Neil Gudmestad
University Distinguised Professor Emeritus, NDSU
Dr. Susie Thompson
Potato Breeder, NDSU
Carl Hoverson
Owner, Hoverson Farms
Tina Brandt
Variety Development Manager, J.R. Simplot
David Parish
President/CEO, AIS Ag Consulting
Daniel Roche
Quality System and Food Safety Agricultural Products Lead, McDonald’s
Keith McGovern
President of RD Offutt Farms
Dr. Greg Lardy
Vice President for Agricultural Affairs, NDSU
Hosted By:
![Hoverson Farms](https://ndsufoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hoverson_Farms_Logo-300x147.png)
![Simplot](https://ndsufoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Simplot_Logo-300x125.png)
In Partnership with:
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QUESTIONS? Contact Nicolette Bresnahan at 701.231.6802 or via email.
Online registration is now closed.
Questions? Contact Melissa Harms at 701.231.6844 or via email.