Black Gold Farms
Economic Sustainability
Sustaining our business
Black Gold Farms Profitability

To remain successful, we must be profitable. A healthy company is a financially sustainable company—and that requires a long-term perspective when setting expectations. The sustainability concept is best summarized as a sort of “triple bottom line.” It’s in the best interest of all those associated with Black Gold that we be good stewards of the land and good citizens of the communities where we live and work—neither of which we can do without remaining profitable.

Quality people

People are critical to our success. Black Gold Farms is a team-oriented organization with many long-time employees. We are committed to hiring and retaining good people and providing them with continuous educational opportunities to make them better. We value our workforce and thrive in a company culture of honesty, hard work and customer satisfaction.

Superior technology

We utilize innovation, advanced technology and best practices to grow a superior potato, maximize efficiency and productivity, and deliver a steady stream of high quality product to our customers.

  • We were the first company in the chip potato industry to implement an in-line hydrocooling system to maximize quality and extend potato shipping opportunities.
  • On-site control systems ensure consistent high quality.
  • Our proprietary recordkeeping system allows us to track production from seed to final usage and gives customers a complete internet-based production record.
  • Innovative methods of automated sorting and sizing technology increase quality and efficiency.
  • GPS technology enables us to maximize the productive capability of every acre.
  • Precision nutrient management systems promote efficiency and soil stewardship.
Customer service

At Black Gold Farms, we put our customers first—and we have the industry quality and service awards to prove it. We go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction: multiple locations around the country provide our customers with a steady stream of quality potatoes and lower transportation costs. And we are committed to long-term business relationships founded on trust, reliability and value, resulting in profitability for our customers, our suppliers and our business.