146 - Small Potatoes Is Big Business

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nathan Bender grew up in Columbus, NE and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln, graduating with an Ag Business Degree. After graduating, he moved to Bakersfield, CA where he and his father started growing baby potatoes in 2007. Tasteful Selections has grown from 250 to over 20,000 acres. Nathan started in the farming operation, then managed the packing plant, and is currently the Chief Operating Officer. Nathan serves as a board member for Bakersfield College Automation, Potatoes USA, California Potato Research, and Tasteful Properties. Nathan and his wife Malisa have 2 amazing daughters: Madelyn 8 and Morgan 3.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Troy Burden sits down with Nathan Bender the CEO of Tasteful Selections as they discuss how they pioneered bite-sized potatoes. Troy and Nathan discuss how their potatoes have quick cook times and contribute to healthier and more convenient meals. Nathan also explains how their expansion has opened the door for more employment opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LEARN MORE ABOUT NATHAN BENDER: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website: <a href= "http://www.tastefulselections.com">www.tastefulselections.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email: <a href= "mailto:nathan.bender@tastefulselections.com">nathan.bender@tastefulselections.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tastefulselections/?hl=en">@tastefulselections</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/TastefulSelections">@TastefulSelections</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/tastefulselect">@TastefulSelect</a></span></p> <p> </p>