NoKota Packers, Inc.

NoKota Packers, Inc. We have been providing quality and service to the potato industry since 1979. We store, wash and package tablestock potatoes for resale throughout the country.

Many equipment upgrades and several additions have been made through the years of opera One of the most progressive red potato washplants in the country. We store, wash and package Red River Valley tablestock red potatoes for resale throughout the United States.

🥔 Fun Fact Friday: Did you know…?Cooler climates like the Red River Valley help potatoes grow with smoother skins and ri...
06/12/2026

🥔 Fun Fact Friday: Did you know…?

Cooler climates like the Red River Valley help potatoes grow with smoother skins and richer flavor. That's quality you can taste!

🥔 What does NoKota do in the off-season? 🥔While the washplant may be quiet, we're hard at work preparing for the future....
06/10/2026

🥔 What does NoKota do in the off-season? 🥔

While the washplant may be quiet, we're hard at work preparing for the future.

At the end of May, our leadership team participated in Senior Leadership Training with The Greenhouse - Business Coaching investing time in strengthening our business from the inside out. We focused on improving communication across our team, enhancing collaboration with our growers and customers, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, and establishing both short-term priorities and long-term goals.

Continuous improvement doesn't happen by accident—it happens through learning, planning, and working together. We're excited about the progress we're making and the foundation we're building for the seasons ahead.

Stay tuned as we share more about what happens behind the scenes during the NoKota off-season!

Welcome to our Comfort Potato Series! Each week, we’re sharing delicious, potato-centric recipes that bring comfort to y...
06/10/2026

Welcome to our Comfort Potato Series!

Each week, we’re sharing delicious, potato-centric recipes that bring comfort to your kitchen and flavor to your table. From creamy mashed potatoes to golden casseroles, we’ve got your cravings covered. Follow along, try the recipes, and share your potato creations with us!

🥔🥞 Crispy, golden, and perfect with sour cream or applesauce—potato pancakes = comfort any time!

🥔 Simple Crispy Potato Pancakes

Golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—potato pancakes are a comfort food classic! The best part? You can enjoy them savory with sour cream or sweet with applesauce.

Ingredients:
4 medium red or yellow potatoes, peeled
1 small onion
1 egg
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

For Toppings:
Sour cream 🥄
Applesauce 🍎

Instructions:
1️⃣ Grate potatoes and onion
Using a box grater, grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl.
2️⃣ Remove excess moisture
Place the mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3️⃣ Mix ingredients
Return potatoes and onion to the bowl. Add egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
4️⃣ Cook
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop about ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
5️⃣ Fry until golden
Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
6️⃣ Serve warm
Top with a dollop of sour cream for a savory bite or a spoonful of applesauce for a sweet and tangy twist.

Pro Tip
For extra crispy pancakes, squeeze out as much moisture as possible before mixing the ingredients.

🌟 It’s time for your weekly Tater Nutrition Tidbit! 🥔✨Each week, we’re digging into the amazing nutritional powers of po...
06/08/2026

🌟 It’s time for your weekly Tater Nutrition Tidbit! 🥔✨

Each week, we’re digging into the amazing nutritional powers of potatoes—packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and energy to keep you fueled and feeling great.

Keep your heart happy! Potatoes are naturally low in sodium. ❤

🥔 Fun Fact Friday: Did you know…?Americans love potatoes...on average, each of us eats about 120 pounds every year!**BON...
06/05/2026

🥔 Fun Fact Friday: Did you know…?

Americans love potatoes...on average, each of us eats about 120 pounds every year!

**BONUS fact - The Midwest leads the nation in the consumption of fresh potatoes, potato chips, and dehydrated potatoes. The region also ranks among the highest in French fry consumption.

🌎🌱 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱🌎At NoKota Packers, Inc., caring for the environment starts long before potatoes reach ...
06/05/2026

🌎🌱 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱🌎

At NoKota Packers, Inc., caring for the environment starts long before potatoes reach your table. It begins with the dedicated growers who work the land, steward natural resources, and make thoughtful decisions every day to help ensure healthy soil and productive fields for future generations.

We're proud to partner with growers who understand that sustainability isn't just about today—it's about preserving our farmland for tomorrow.

World Environment Day is also a great reminder that reducing food waste matters. Through our Imperfect Potato Promotion, we're helping give perfectly good potatoes a purpose. While they may not meet traditional appearance standards, they still deliver the same great taste, nutrition, and quality. 🥔❤️

Every potato saved, every acre cared for, and every effort to reduce waste helps make a difference.

Today, we celebrate:
🌱 Responsible stewardship of the land
🥔 Reducing food waste through our Imperfect Potato Program
🌎 Supporting a healthier future for our communities and our planet

Thank you to our growers, employees, customers, and partners for helping us care for the resources that make agriculture possible.

🥔 We are officially SOLD OUT of both red and yellow potatoes and have completed another successful season in the Red Riv...
06/04/2026

🥔 We are officially SOLD OUT of both red and yellow potatoes and have completed another successful season in the Red River Valley.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers, growers, partners, and community for your support throughout the year. Your business and loyalty mean so much to our team, and we are grateful for the opportunity to provide quality potatoes to your families, businesses, and communities.

As we close the doors on this season, we’ll be busy preparing for the next one. We look forward to welcoming you back this fall when fresh Red River Valley potatoes are rolling through the washplant once again!

Until then, thank you for a great season, and we’ll see you in the fall! ❤️💛🥔

Welcome to our Comfort Potato Series!Each week, we’re sharing delicious, potato-centric recipes that bring comfort to yo...
06/03/2026

Welcome to our Comfort Potato Series!

Each week, we’re sharing delicious, potato-centric recipes that bring comfort to your kitchen and flavor to your table. From creamy mashed potatoes to golden casseroles, we’ve got your cravings covered. Follow along, try the recipes, and share your potato creations with us!

✨ Layers of potatoes, cream, and cheese baked to perfection…a little fancy, all comfort!

🥔 Simple Potato Au Gratin

Ingredients:
2 lbs red or yellow potatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the cheese sauce
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder (if using), and 1½ cups of the cheese. Cook until melted and creamy.
3️⃣ Layer potatoes
Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
4️⃣ Top with cheese
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese evenly over the top.
5️⃣ Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
6️⃣ Rest and serve
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

Pro Tip:
Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice potatoes evenly so they cook uniformly and become perfectly tender.

🌟 It’s time for your weekly Tater Nutrition Tidbit! 🥔✨Each week, we’re digging into the amazing nutritional powers of po...
06/01/2026

🌟 It’s time for your weekly Tater Nutrition Tidbit! 🥔✨

Each week, we’re digging into the amazing nutritional powers of potatoes—packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and energy to keep you fueled and feeling great.

Red, yellow, or purple - potato skins are FULL of nutrients! Eating colorful potato skins adds extra vitamins and minerals to your diet! 🌈🥔

🥔🌎 Happy International Day of the Potato! 🌎🥔Today, we’re celebrating one of the world’s most versatile, nutritious, and ...
05/30/2026

🥔🌎 Happy International Day of the Potato! 🌎🥔

Today, we’re celebrating one of the world’s most versatile, nutritious, and beloved foods—the humble potato!

From family dinners and holiday traditions to restaurant menus and backyard cookouts, potatoes bring people together across cultures and around the globe. Here in the Red River Valley, we're proud to work with dedicated growers, hardworking employees, loyal customers, and industry partners who help deliver quality potatoes from our fields to tables everywhere.

At NoKota Packers, Inc., potatoes are more than what we do—they're part of who we are. ❤️🥔

So today, let's celebrate the spud!

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What's your all-time favorite potato dish?
🍟 French Fries
🥔 Baked Potatoes
🧈 Mashed Potatoes
🧀 Cheesy Potatoes
🥗 Potato Salad
😋 Something else?

Thank you for supporting agriculture, local growers, and the potato industry. Here's to the crop that feeds families, fuels traditions, and never goes out of style.

Address

16218 13th Street NE
Buxton, ND
58218

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+17018472200

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