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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?
Why do some potatoes become discolored after they are cooked?
What is the difference between starchy and waxy potatoes?
How popular are potatoes?
How are all of the potatoes used?
How many acres does the average potato producer grow?
In the United States, commercial growers average between 500-1000 acres.


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Five a Day for Better Health
This is a nutritional education program that promotes fruits and vegetables.
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.
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.
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