In the final part of our series, "Life Cycle of a Colorado Potato," Reid Mattive of Worley Family Farms in Monte Vista shows us where potatoes go once they are harvested, and the process that leads us from field to packaged good. Keep an eye out for more harvest season stories throughout the fall! . . . . .#coloradofb #farmbureauproud #farmbureau #agriculture #afbf #colorado #ranchers #cfb #family #farmers #multigenerationalfarm #land #potatoes | Colorado Farm Bureau

The life cycle of a potato on Worley Family Farms in Monte Vista, Colorado, is an extensive one! In part two of this series, Reid Mattive provides a rundown of how potatoes transition from greenhouse to field and what their growing season entails. Stay tuned for part three, where we learn how the potatoes end up in a grocery store near you! . . . . .#coloradofb #farmbureauproud #farmbureau #agriculture #afbf #colorado #ranchers #cfb #family #farmers #multigenerationalfarm #land #potatoes | Color

Colorado potato beetle larvae and adults crawling in a metal bowl, showcasing their life cycle and agricultural pest status

Colorado potato beetle larvae voraciously consuming potato plant leaves, causing extensive crop damage through aggressive feeding and defoliation in agricultural settings

Colorado Potato Beetle on Vegetables

Voracious colorado potato beetle larva consuming potato plant leaf, causing significant agricultural damage in garden setting with visible feeding activity