Jensen Farm, a family-run agricultural business managed by Ryan Jensen and his brother, has been a cornerstone of farming in Taber, southern Alberta, Canada, for the past 25 years. With a seasonal workforce of 15 to 25 people, Jensen Farm produces a wide variety of potatoes, catering primarily to processors.  

Recently, Jensen Farm faced significant challenges that led them to seek innovative solutions to enhance their productivity and streamline operations. Foreign material contamination was one of the biggest hurdles for Jensen Farm. Items such as rocks, bones, and even golf balls posed serious risks to the processing plants, with the possibility of causing operational shutdowns and negatively impacting productivity.  

“Foreign material can really affect how the plants run and their overall productivity,” Ryan Jensen explained. The need for a reliable solution became apparent, not only to improve the farm’s operations but also to ensure the efficiency of their processing partners. 

After extensive research and testing, Jensen Farm found the solution they were looking for in Raytec’s Ingenuity optical sorter.  

Since implementing Raytec’s equipment, Jensen Farm has seen remarkable improvements. The optical sorter has streamlined their operations, making run times faster and more efficient. This not only benefits the farm but also positively impacts their processing partners by ensuring a cleaner, more consistent product. 

Ryan Jensen highlighted another significant benefit: the potential to improve labor retention and work-life balance. By reducing production runs from 12 hours to shorter, more manageable durations, the optical sorter helps create a more appealing work environment. 

Ryan Jensen is an enthusiastic advocate for Raytec’s Ingenuity optical sorter. He recommends it not only to fellow farmers looking to improve efficiency but also to seed producers facing similar challenges.