The Mid-Columbia Ag Hall of Fame included two potato growers among its six 2019 inductees.
Rob Davis of Connell, Washington, was acknowledged as “a young individual in the agriculture industry who demonstrates a commitment to community involvement with a dedication to enhance agriculture.” Davis has been in ag since 1999 and started RHD Farms in 2006. He was chairman of the U.S. Potato Board in 2013-14.
The late Pete Taggares was also honored. Known as a pioneer in the Columbia Basin potato industry, he built the state’s first large French fry plant in Othello, Washington.
