The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA), based in Minnesota, has hired Donavon Johnson as its new president. Johnson replaces Chuck Gunnerson, who is retiring.
Johnson grew up on a potato farm and has experience leading businesses and non-profit organizations across the U.S. and internationally, most recently working for the North Dakota Trade Office.
The NPPGA represents more than 200 grower members in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota and works in the areas of research, promotion, marketing, communication and legislation.
