National Potato Council (NPC)

Company Description

The National Potato Council is looking after the interest of the potato growers in the United States. The NPC website provides information on potato history, potato cultivation, potato statistics and US state potato organisations

Product Types offered by this company

- Industry Associations

News for this Company

Potato growers in Minnesota and North Dakota face delays in securing H-2A workers, raising concerns over planting timelines, labor shortages and potential yield impacts.

March 23, 2026

H-2A visa delays threaten 2026 potato planting in Red River Valley, United States

Potato producers in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota are facing delays in securing seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program, raising concerns about potential impacts on the 2026 crop year.

Ben Sklarczyk, 2026 President of the National Potato Council, addresses industry members during the NPC Washington Summit in Washington, D.C., outlining priorities to promote potatoes in nutrition programs and strengthen global trade.

March 09, 2026

Ben Sklarczyk Elected 2026 President of National Potato Council (NPC) to Champion US Potato Growers

Ben Sklarczyk, a third-generation Michigan grower and owner of Sklarczyk Seed Farm, was elected 2026 President of the National Potato Council. He plans to promote potatoes in nutrition programs, support fair trade, and boost grower policy engagement.

Jared Balcom, president of Balcom & Moe and fourth-generation grower from Washington State, is recognised for his leadership in advancing international market access for the United States potato industry.

January 29, 2026

Jared Balcom Named 2026 Potato Person of the Year for Global Trade Advocacy

Jared Balcom, a fourth-generation potato grower from Pasco, Washington, has been named the 2026 Potato Person of the Year in recognition of his long-standing leadership and advocacy on behalf of the United States potato industry.