Ladd and Zoey Wahlen are fourth-generation Idaho potato farmers with a passion for regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices. Ladd, along with his wife Zoey, returned to their roots in 2015 to start their own farm, growing potatoes, wheat, and alfalfa. They took their love for farming a step further by founding Roots Potato Chips, a company dedicated to creating healthier snacks while positively impacting consumers, the community, and the soil. Ladd and Zoey share their unique perspective on regenerative agriculture, recognizing the importance of context in farming. We’ll explore how their approach to farming and their focus on diversity and soil health has transformed their operation.
Ladd Wahlen is a 4th generation Idaho potato farmer. He studied general business and agronomy in college where he met his wife Zoey. Zoey and Ladd came back to the family farm and started their own family farm operation back in 2015. They mainly grow potatoes, wheat, and alfalfa. They both have a passion for agriculture and to continually add value to the farm. Roots Potato Chips is owned by Ladd and Zoey and processes some of the farm’s potatoes. The mission of the potato chip company is to provide a better-for-you snack that has a positive impact on the consumer, the community, and on the soil.
https://rootschips.com
https://rootschips.com/pages/the-farm
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