Idaho Potato Commission Welcomes First Female Grower

For the first time ever the Idaho Potato Commission has welcomed a female grower to their team.

Mary Hasenoehrl was appointed by Governor Butch Otter to represent ‘growers’ on the board.

The board is made up of nine people: Five growers, two shippers, and two packers.

KBOI 2 TV shares, there is one other female on the board, Peggy Grover, who represents the shippers.

The Idaho Potato Commission is behind the marketing for Idaho’s most popular commodity.

People from around the globe recognize the famous ‘Grown in Idaho’ seal, and the Idaho Potato Commission is to thank for that.