J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 1 9 POTATO GROWER 11 Our Potato Associate Spotlight this month is Barry Medd. Barry has been a Potato Associate for almost 30 years and he also serves on the Potato Associate Steering Committee. Barry is currently retired, but before retirement Barry spent 39 years in banking and finance. He spent the last seven years of his career with First State Bank in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Barry enjoys spending time at his lake home at Lake Metigoshe and he spends a couple months of the winter in Arizona. Barry and his wife Karen have three children and four grandchildren. They will celebrate their 46th wed- ding anniversary this month. “I am proud of the accomplishments of the Potato Associates. I developed many relationships and lifelong friends through involvement with the organization. The Potato Associates have a lasting impact on the NPPGA and the industry as a whole.” Barry says, “Some of my favorite memories are from the annual meetings that were held in Fargo, and now for many years in Grand Forks. For more information or to become a Potato Associate, call 218-773-3633. Potato Associates of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Associate Spotlight • Newest innovation in planting technology • Exceptional Quality, Reliability and Accuracy • Positive seed clamping action • Precision Planting at 6+ mph • Low seed drop height for more exact seed spacing • Harriston drive provides easy on the fly seed spacing, seed bowl level adjustment and shows you planting efficiency stats For More information Please contact Your local dealer or: Harriston Industries Hwy 15 West Minto ND 58261 Clamp Planter INDUSTRIES Office: 701-248-3286 Toll Free: 800-437-8205 www.harriston-mayo.com