Sustainability

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Sustainable Potato Production

The Masser Family of Companies takes sustainable potato production in PA seriously. With our heritage deeply rooted in the rich soil of Central Pennsylvania, sustainability is a core value of our business. We are a family-operated company that has been producing potatoes since the 1700s, and we work hard to steward the land for generations to come.

Our culture of sustainability is evident in every sphere of our operations and has earned us a Gold Level in the Sustainability Standard by Primus Auditing Ops. We take pride in growing, packaging and distributing the finest quality sustainably grown potatoes while promoting the health of the environment and reducing our carbon footprint.

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Sustainable Potato Production

Committed to Producing Sustainably Grown Potatoes From Soil to Spud

Growing the best potatoes sustainably is not just about what we can take from the earth. For us, it’s about mindful management and working hard to ensure our farming practices remain earth-friendly and sustainable. We aim to produce healthy food long-term, and this commitment is reflected in the following key areas:

  • Soil conservation: Minimizing erosion and degradation of our soil involves using methods such as low-flow irrigation systems. 
  • Nutrient management: Applying precise amounts of nutrients optimizes plant growth without causing unnecessary runoff.
  • Crop rotation: Alternating crops in the same field is a natural method to improve soil quality and structure. 
  • 100% potato utilization: Using every part of every potato produced helps ensure zero food waste.

Our Eco-Friendly Potato Production Initiatives

Masser Potato Farms prioritizes sustainable practices in everything we do. For us, it is not only about sustainable potato farming, but we also work hard to reduce our carbon footprint and create a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone. Our earth-friendly initiatives include:

  • Drawing power from our own 1-megawatt solar farm: Using sustainable, clean, renewable energy reduces our reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon emissions. 
  • Utilizing low-flow irrigation systems: Low-flow irrigation systems only water crops when necessary and require minimal power. 
  • Integrated pest management processes: Our comprehensive integrated pest management program earned us the NPC/EPA Environmental Stewardship Award in 1998.
  • Treating acid mine drainage water: Processing non-potable water from underground abandoned mines reduces the amount of acid mine drainage into local streams.
  • Using methane gas from a neighboring landfill: Utilizing this renewable energy source to power our operations reduces greenhouse gas emissions. 

Our commitment to the environment extends to each area of our operation. We run a comprehensive waste recycling program and use environmentally friendly BioFlex 100% biodegradable packaging. Our logistics services fleet is equipped with design features to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and reduce emissions, so you can be sure that your potatoes are sustainably produced from seed to final delivery. 

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Choose the Sustainable Potato Producers in Pennsylvania

At Masser Potato Farms, we love what we do and work hard to preserve our heritage for future generations. Our eco-friendly farming practices and consistent efforts to reduce our carbon footprint positively impact the quality of our products and our environment. We believe you can taste the natural goodness in all our potato products

Order our wholesome, sustainably grown potatoes and enjoy fast delivery to locations throughout the East Coast. Our streamlined ordering and dispatching process means we can ship orders in as little as 24 hours of receipt throughout the year. Contact us today for a quote! 

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