At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2011 Annual Meeting, held January 7- 8 in Las Vegas, industry leaders were honored.
Seed grower Maryls Bedlington, proprietor of Pure Potato in Lynden, Wash., was honored with the Seed Grower of the Year award. The award is presented to annually to a seed grower who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership both on the farm and throughout the potato industry.
Bedlington’s tissue lab and greenhouses develop and provide seed stock for private owners of potato varieties as well as growers of standard varieties.
She collaborated with Slow Food Seattle, the Makah Nation, Charles R. Brown at the USDA Agricultural Research Station in Prosser, Wash., the Seattle Chefs Collaborative, and Full Circle Farm on development of the Ozette fingerling.
Pure Potato grows 30 varieties, including fingerlings and the colored flesh varieties under investigation for the healthful benefits of their antioxidant content.
National Potato Council Honors Industry Leaders
Like to receive news like this by email? Join and Subscribe!
Get the latest potato industry news straight to your WhatsApp. Join the PotatoPro WhatsApp Community!
精选企业
相关新闻
八月 30, 2026
Scottish Researchers Develop New Bacteriocin-Based Approach to Protect Potato Crops
Scottish researchers led by the University of Glasgow have developed a bacteriocin-based treatment to suppress potato blackleg and soft rot. Supported by IBioIC the research has led to spin-out Casdu Crop Solutions.
八月 30, 2026
Harinder Farms Showcases Seed Potato Varieties at 2nd Punjab Potato Growers Kissan Mela
Harinder Farms participated in the 2nd Punjab Potato Growers Kissan Mela in Mullanpur Dakha, Punjab, showcasing seed potato varieties and engaging with farmers on variety selection, crop care, agronomy and market requirements.
八月 17, 2026
European seed potato multiplication area declines 1.6 percent in 2026
European seed potato multiplication area fell 1.6% to 105,155 hectares in 2026, according to ESPG data. Germany recorded slight growth, while the other major producing countries and several leading varieties saw declines.
