OFI 1960: Breeding Potatoes In Idaho? Nope Iowa! | FFA SAE Edition | Chase Krug | Linn-Mar High School FFA | Re-Cap Episode

Chase Krug was already doing amazing things when I first interviewed him in 2016. Since then he has gone on to even more amazing accomplishments. I was able to meet him in person in Indianapolis when he won the American Star Award for Agriscience Research. And, I am happy to profile him again today on our re-cap episode.

His original show notes are below:

SHOW NOTES

If You Are Interested In Growing Potatoes You Will Need A Potato Hook!

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Introducing Chase Krug!

Chase is into plant genetics and breeding. He has been since his freshman year in high school. Currently Chase is breeding different varieties of potatoes to see which grow the best in his home state of Iowa.

Chase is serving as the vice-president of his FFA Chapter at Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa. He has already been awarded an SAE grant for potato breeding. He is trying to find the variety of potato that will be resist or tolerate the Colorado Potato Beetle and late blight.

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Potato Breeding

HIGH SCHOOL: Linn-Mar High School; Marion, Iowa

MASCOT: Lions

FFA ADVISOR: Barb Lemmer

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHASE KRUG:

Click on the picture below to be taken to the Linn-Mar High School Website:

Chase’s FFA Advisor’s Email Address: BLemmer@linnmar.k12.ia.us

Linn-Mar High School Telephone Number: (319) 447-3040

FFA LINKS:

National FFA Organization

Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE’s)

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