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Rookie of the Year: Mike Phillips
In just its second year, Rookie of the Year recognizes
someone taking his or her career to new heights.
Mike Phillips is a 2022 graduate of the Potato Industry
Leadership Institute (PILI) program by NPC and the
Grower Leader for the 2023 class.
Phillips is an integral part of the team at Walther
Farms, where he has worked for the last 11 years.
Walther Farms is a third-generation, family-owned
potato farm that started with a single location in Three
Rivers, Michigan, and has now grown to multiple
farms strategically located across the country. Phillips'
responsibilities include supply management, quality
management, sales, contracting and customer service.
Phillips grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and never
would have guessed that he would make a career in
agriculture.
" But I'm glad I did, " he said. " I find the agriculture
industry, specifically potatoes, fascinating, as there has
never been a dull moment. "
He has always been interested in manufacturing and
production lines, which is what drew him to Walther
Farms, where he started in the company's shipping
department. Phillips is looking forward to serving
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