The Potato Association of America (PAA) is an international professional society dedicated to advancing potato science and the potato industry. Founded in 1913, the association promotes the collection and dissemination of scientific and technical information covering all aspects of potatoes, including breeding, production, protection, storage, processing, marketing and utilization, through research, publications and professional collaboration.
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August 01, 2026
Potato Association of America concludes 110th annual meeting with new leadership and research focus
The Potato Association of America (PAA) concluded its 110th Annual Meeting in New Orleans with the installation of its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, recognition of Honorary Life Members and the announcement of the 2027 meeting in Minneapolis.
September 01, 2024
Potato LEAF Awards 2024-25 Scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang for her potato disease research
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the recipient of the organization’s 2024-25 Academic Scholarship. 
March 08, 2024
Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition
Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.
July 15, 2022
Gregory Porter awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Potato Association of America
Gregory Porter, professor of agronomy in the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture, will receive an Honorary Life Membership from the Potato Association of America (PAA) at the organization’s annual meeting in July 2022.Make This Page Even Better!
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