Your neighbor, Jason Davenport is a dedicated potato farmer with operations across Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and California. Though his agricultural reach spans multiple states, he calls Bakersfield and Seven Oaks home. There, he enjoys being part of a community that values hard work, connection, and growth. His roots run deep in farming, family, and a commitment to integrity that guides both his personal and professional life. 

 

Growing up, Jason learned the importance of being strategic with money and relationships. Not out of stinginess, but because every dollar mattered and trust was everything. Those early lessons helped him build a successful business where customers, vendors, and partners are treated with honesty and respect. His approach is grounded in transparency and care, principles that have sustained him through decades of farming and change. 

 

Don’t be surprised if you spot Jason at Seven Oaks Golf Club, perfecting his swing or squeezing in a round between meetings. For Jason, golf isn’t just a game it’s a way to unwind from the hustle of running Allied Potato. He brings the same focus and strategy to the course as he does to business, just with a little more sunshine and a lot less dirt. 

 

In his Bakersfield office, Jason keeps a framed $20 bill puzzle. It was a birthday gift from his business partner and friend, Brian Kirschenmann, who once cut up a $20 bill into puzzle pieces. Jason carefully reassembled and framed it, holding onto it as a lasting symbol of faith, reflection, and the quiet power of rebuilding. Over the years, it has come to represent more than currency, it’s a reminder that relationships, like success, are built with care and intention, one thoughtful piece at a time. Recognizing Brian’s role in that moment adds another layer of significance to the story. The gesture left a deep impression on Jason, and he hopes Brian knows how much the meaning behind that gift continues to resonate with him to this day.  

 

Over the years, Jason has witnessed dramatic shifts in agriculture but remains grounded in the belief that resilience and honesty are essential to thrive. While his company distributes potatoes worldwide, he takes the most pride in how his farms support local groups across the West and how those groups, in turn, support each other. 

Jason is also a proud sponsor of Art2Heal4Hue, a creative coloring book initiative that partners with local artists to give back to the community, especially hospital patients and families facing difficult health challenges. Although Jason and his family haven’t experienced long hospital stays, he deeply empathizes with those who have. He believes in the restorative power of art and connection. 

 

Backing Art2Heal4Hue aligns naturally with Jason’s values. Just as farming requires care, dedication, and confidence, so does healing. The effort offers comfort and connection through creativity, providing patients and families a meaningful outlet during tough times. 

Jason’s personal connection to the effort comes full circle in the Summer edition of the Art2Heal4Hue coloring book, which features the popular $20 bill puzzle. The Art Center, located at 1607 19th Street, carries the book and hosts gallery shows highlighting the featured artwork. 

Covenant Coffee is joining the cause by hosting seasonal contests, rotating gallery exhibits, and selling books at both of their Bakersfield locations: California Avenue (Suite 130 in the Stockdale Towers) and 1700 N. Chester Avenue. 

 

In the Spring edition, Allied Potato was transformed into a fun, line-art coloring page. A tribute to Jason as the initiative’s first major sponsor. His involvement doesn’t stop there; he also proudly contributed to the first annual Screamer Run, a 5K/10K fundraiser held on October 4th at CSUB See the Save the Date story in this edition). The race benefits AdaptiSport, a new adaptive fitness and therapy center for amputees founded by Tim Terrio, owner of Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness. Art2Heal4Hue is helping raise funds through a special coloring book edition and community contests designed for the cause. 

 

There’s more on the horizon: Jason is collaborating on a cookbook coloring book that brings together local recipes and art inspired by Bakersfield, family, and, of course, potatoes. The project will feature community-submitted recipes and artwork. He would love to see neighbors from Seven Oaks and across Bakersfield participate in this heartfelt series. Whether you’re known for your famous potato salad or your kid’s playful doodles, this is a chance to be part of something meaningful. 

 

To enter the recipe and art contests, follow updates, purchase coloring books, or watch Jason on the first episode of I Am Casey and These Are My Friends, a podcast hosted by Casey Dee, creator of the Art2Heal4Hue project, visit art2heal4hue.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram. Upcoming episodes will also feature artists, recipients, and sponsors who have been part of the project. Chef John McFee will be joining future episodes to cook selected recipes from the book and share stories behind the dishes. 

 

Jason’s message is clear: whether in farming, business, or recovering from hardship, meaningful progress takes time. It is built through steady effort, vision, and the ability to start anew when challenges arise. Like the $20 bill puzzle in his office, recovery whether of land, livelihood, or health is a process of thoughtful rebuilding where every contribution helps restore the broader picture with a hue of heart.   

 

The coloring book page in the Summer Edition of Art2Heal4Hue Coloring Book is available for purchase at The Art Center, at 1607 19th Street & Covenant Coffee 5050 California Ave Ste 130 (The Stockdale Towers) & 1700 N Chester Ave.