Attendee Fees
| Registration | Early Bird | After May 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Attendee | $395 | $495 |
| Spouse | $165 | $195 |
| Child | $75 | $95 |
| PILI Alumni Summit | $295 | $395 |
| Potato LEAF Pedal Bar Party | $60 | $75 |
NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE? To make changes to your current registration, please email Ethan Keller at ethank@nationalpotatocouncil.org.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by May 20. A refund of the meeting fee, minus a $100 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests received after May 20. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Ethan Keller at ethank@nationalpotatocouncil.org.
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What key policy issues and growing conditions are impacting U.S. potato growers this summer? We sat down with NPC VP of Legislative Affairs and Idaho grower Dean Gibson to analyze the Western harvest outlook, Senate Farm Bill developments, and ag trade priorities.
🎧Link in bio.
Aug 4
What key policy issues and growing conditions are impacting U.S. potato growers this summer? We sat down with NPC VP of Legislative Affairs and Idaho grower Dean Gibson to analyze the Western harvest outlook, Senate Farm Bill developments, and ag trade priorities.
🎧Link in bio.
Last night, Summer Meeting attendees had a chance to tour the @fordpiquetteplant, birthplace of the Model T. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is one of the oldest surviving automobile factories in the world. Opened in 1904, this U.S. National Historic Landmark is dedicated to the interpretation and celebration of Detroit’s automotive heritage and spirit of innovation.
Jul 23
Last night, Summer Meeting attendees had a chance to tour the @fordpiquetteplant, birthplace of the Model T. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is one of the oldest surviving automobile factories in the world. Opened in 1904, this U.S. National Historic Landmark is dedicated to the interpretation and celebration of Detroit’s automotive heritage and spirit of innovation.
During a combined general session with attendees of NPC`s and Potatoes USA’s Summer Meetings, the group heard policy and market updates from the industry. Updates included a 360° Industry Perspective panel moderated by Kelly Turner, Executive Director of Michigan Potatoes, and panelists Mark Klompien, President/CEO of United Potato Growers of America, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Blair Richardson, CEO of Potatoes USA.
Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, briefed the group on the forces shaping potato demand. The joint session concluded with a trade discussion moderated by Matt Lantz, Senior Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., and panelists Jared Balcom, President of Balcom & Moe from Pasco, Washington, Matt Wilkes, Director of Potato Services of Michigan, and Quarles.
Jul 22
During a combined general session with attendees of NPC`s and Potatoes USA’s Summer Meetings, the group heard policy and market updates from the industry. Updates included a 360° Industry Perspective panel moderated by Kelly Turner, Executive Director of Michigan Potatoes, and panelists Mark Klompien, President/CEO of United Potato Growers of America, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Blair Richardson, CEO of Potatoes USA.
Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, briefed the group on the forces shaping potato demand. The joint session concluded with a trade discussion moderated by Matt Lantz, Senior Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., and panelists Jared Balcom, President of Balcom & Moe from Pasco, Washington, Matt Wilkes, Director of Potato Services of Michigan, and Quarles.
Kicking off the 2026 Summer Meeting in Detroit at the iconic Saint Andrew’s music venue. We missed Slim Shady by a few decades but still got to enjoy Detroit Rock City at its finest. #meetandpotatoes
Jul 22
Kicking off the 2026 Summer Meeting in Detroit at the iconic Saint Andrew’s music venue. We missed Slim Shady by a few decades but still got to enjoy Detroit Rock City at its finest. #meetandpotatoes