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Benchmark is composed of four main growers from the area. Commitment to quality is reflected in Benchmark's commitment to excellent service and the best potatoes anywhere.
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R USS SCHWENDIMAN has been raising potatoes, barley, and wheat all of his life. He began farming in Newdale, a small community just outside of Rexburg. Then in 1998 he relocated his potato farm across the Snake River to Ririe, Idaho where he continues to grow quality potatoes today.
Russ enjoys snow machining in the winter months and camping with his wife, Melissa, and their 5 children during the summer and fall.
When it comes to farming Russ's philosophy is simple; "Keep it simple," to be exact.
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L EE MILLER has proudly raised potatoes in Parker, Idaho since 1974. Lee loves Idaho, and him and his wife, Cindy, have raised four children here. Apart from raising potatoes, Lee also ranches.
Lee loves the outdoors and takes advantage of every opportunity he gets to go hiking, skiing, and snow machining. He is also a fan of scuba diving.
"My philosophy is that good stewardship of the land will produce the highest quality potatoes," Lee says. Not many know more about potatoes, the land, and farming than Lee.
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L EE SUTTON was raised in a farming family, and in 1968 he rented some land with his brother and began raising potatoes on his own. Lee and his wife, Heddy, have raised three children in Southeastern Idaho. All are now married and Lee and Heddy are the proud grandparents of 8 grandchilren.
When not on the farm Lee enjoys fly-fishing.
When asked to share his feelings on farming Lee simply said that Winston Churchill said it best. "Never give up. Never. Never."
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S TAN SCHWENDIMAN has farmed
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