Home : The Potato : Consumer Information FAQ's How do you grow potatoes? How do you select a potato? Are potatoes a nutritious food? How should potatoes be stored? How do you prepare a potato? Why do potatoes grow sprouts? When potatoes are in temperatures that are too warm they begin to develop sprouts. This means that the potato is trying to grow. Remember to cut away the sprouts before eating the potato. Storing the potatoes in a cool, dry, and dark location will help prevent this. Why do some potatoes become discolored after they are cooked? What is the difference between starchy and waxy potatoes? How popular are potatoes? How many acres does the average potato producer grow? How are all of the potatoes used? Recipe Links Epicurious About Produce Potato Help Washington State Potato Commission Wisconsin Potato Recipes Idaho Potato Commission Colorado Potato Adminstrative Committee Maine Potato Board Michigan Potato Industry Commission North Carolina Potato Association Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Oregon Potato Commission Cooking Light Industry Organization Links United States Potato Board This board works to promote the potato industry through improving trade and consumption. American Frozen Food Institute This is a national trade organization that represents the frozen food industry. Five a Day for Better Health This is a nutritional education program that promotes fruits and vegetables. Food Marketing Institute This provides research, educational, industry relations, and public affairs programs on behalf of its members. Grocery Manufacturers of America This organization works to promote the interests of the beverage, food, and consumer products industry. National Food Processors Association This represents the food processing industry through scientific and public policy issues. Produce Marketing Association This is a global trade organization that promotes fresh fruits, vegetables, and related products. Snack Food Association This association works to promote the snack food industry of manufacturers and suppliers through affecting government policy, providing member services, and supporting industry growth. International Food Information Council IFIC's mission is to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers. United Fruit & Vegetable Association This is a national trade organization that works to advance all aspects of the produce industry. American Dietetics Association The American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. Potato Association of America Home · About NPC · The Potato · Resources · Press Room · Meetings · Programs · Contact Us © 2010 National Potato Council