M A R C H 2 0 1 9 POTATO GROWER 21 The Dagens from Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin (middle), with sons Brooks (left) and Sander (right). NPPGA’s President, Donavon Johnson and his wife Ruth Ann at the event. Blair Richardson, Potatoes USA President and CEO (left) and John Keeling, National Potato Council Executive Vice President and CEO share a moment. Duane ‘Sarge’ Preston (left) and Darrin Haagenson, USDA/ARS have a good time at the event. It was a full house at this years NPPGA Chairman’s banquet with over 250 in attendance. Carl Hoverson (left) and Michael (right) of Hoverson’s Farms took a break from the festivities for a picture.