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A Spud's Life: From Farm To McDonald's Fries

McDonald's Moms visit a Canadian potato farm to learn just what it takes to become a McDonald's french fry.

Mar 17, 2010

McDonald's Moms visit a Canadian potato farm to learn just what it takes to become a McDonald's french fry.

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