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三月 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.
一月 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.
九月 15, 2025
Washington-Oregon Potato Conference 2026: Innovation, Networking, and Industry Insights
The Washington-Oregon Potato Conference 2026 will once again unite growers, processors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Known as a premier industry event, it offers innovation, insights, and valuable networking opportunities for the potato sector.
八月 29, 2021
Cathy Burns (PMA) and Tom Stenzel (United Fresh) Announce Industry Officers of New Association after its merger.
Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the Executive Committee that will serve as officers for the new association. Sponsored Content
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七月 20, 2014
Washington potato director denies wrongdoing in republican primary
Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, Moses Lake, is the focal point of a Republican primary election controversy involving the race between Clint Didier and his opponent Dan Newhouse.From the archive

十一月 11, 2012
New record setting potato display in Washington State
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is excited to announce that a new record setting display of potatoes will be on exhibit beginning November 11, 2012 at Chuck’s Produce and Street Market in Vancouver, WA. The display consists of 133,000 ...From the archive

九月 29, 2011
Record au gratin potato dish prepared in Skagit Valley
It takes a village to break a world record. That’s what happened on Saturday, Sept. 24 when potato farmers, business owners, mechanics, welders, engineers, trucker, as well as school, college and Job Corps students, civic groups members and even som...From the archive

一月 13, 2011
20 potatoes a day followed up with Potato Recipies
His mono-food 20 Potatoes a Day Diet successfully behind him, Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, is turning to potato recipes he wished he could have eaten during his two-month regimen.From the archive

一月 03, 2011
Colored Potatoes Shown To Decrease Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage
In the first known study to address the effects of potato consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammation in humans, a team of research scientists worked with a group of Washington adult males to test the hypothesis that antioxidants from colored potatoes would decrease susceptibility to chronic diseases.From the archive

九月 23, 2010
20 potatoes a day for two months to show potatoes are good for you
Potatoes are good for you, and Chris Voigt wants to prove it with an all-spud diet for the next two months.Starting Oct. 1, the Washington Potato Commission executive director will eat only potatoes -- 20 a day -- to let people know just how healthful ...From the archive







