Atchley is one of the most respected names among seed
potato growers in the country. Clen Atchley's grandfather
homesteaded near what is now Ashton, Idaho, in 1901, when
all that grew there were aspens and sagebrush. In the 40-plus
years since Clen and his wife Emma came back to the family
farm, he estimates that the acreage they farm has increased
tenfold. These days, depending on the year, the Atchleys grow
between 750 and 850 acres of seed potatoes, though they
Clen & Emma
Atchley
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