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track of in the cellars."
That dedication to maintaining their
entire farm as a home for clean seed
continues to serve the family well.
Potatoes are grown on a five- to eight-
year rotation to keep the land as clean
and healthy as possible.
"We decided a long time ago to try to
be the most efficient operation around,"
says Clen. "And you can't maintain that
kind of efficiency long-term without a
commitment to quality."
"Right there," Emma says, pointing to
Laura, "she knows her business. Laura is
particularly meticulous about doing the
seed business the right way. There are a
lot of people out there who have come
to respect her very highly, just like they
respect Clen, because she's made it very
