b'Potato Associatesof the Northern Plains Potato Growers AssociationAssociate Spotlight25 years, Julie, and family of four, working relationships that I value inSolveig, Malena, Elsie and Jens are mycareer.FormetosuccessfullyproudmembersoftheMayville- support Simplot in my role in thePortlandcommunityandlife-long upperMidwest,muchisgainedNorthDakotaresidents.Alans fromthechannelsprovidedinterestinvolvehisfaithandhis throughbeingaPotatoAssociatefamily.However, he is a proud and keeping me informed of area hap-oftenwoundedfanofthe penings and opportunities to opti-MinnesotaTwinsandMinnesota mize the potato growing programsVikings. in the area as a whole.OurAssociateSpotlightforthis Alan says, I appreciate my partici- For more information on becomingissuefeaturesAlanTwedtof pation as a Potato Associate as it has aPotatoAssociatemember,please Simplot.AlanhasbeenaPotato openeddoorstoseveralofthe call the NPPGA at 218-773-3633.Associate for 18 years.Alans current job title at Simplot is BORON RawProcurementManager.Hiscore responsibility in this position is ENGINEEREDestablishingpotatogrowingagree- TO DELIVERmentsannuallywithlocalfarmoperations to supply potatoes to theGrandForksFrenchfryprocessingfacility.He just started his twelfthyear in this position. Alan has a two year certificate from A KEY MICRONUTRIENT AT THE the Free Lutheran Bible College in RIGHT PLACE AND TIME FOR SUCCESS.Minneapolis,Minnesota;abache-lorsdegreeinaccountingfrom For potato yield data, please scan this code.ConcordiaCollegeinMoorhead, Visit AspireBoron.com to learn more or Minnesota and he obtained his CPA contact your local retailer.in the state of North Dakota shortlyafter graduating from college.2021 The Mosaic Company. All rights reserved. Alans loving and supportive wife of Aspire is a registered trademark of The Mosaic Company.24 POTATO GROWER MAY/JUNE 2021'