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Mountain of spuds discarded by Idaho farmers saved in ‘potato rescue’

Some farmers in Idaho have such extreme surpluses that they are dumping potato crops, and dairy farms have begun feeding the potatoes to their cattle.

After sharing a photo of a huge pile of potatoes with no market to go that went viral, Molly Page organized a 25-person “potato rescue team” to help gather the dumped potatoes and bring the spuds to those who need food in the nearby towns. | READ MORE