2022 Summer Meeting
NPC 2022 Summer Meeting: Meet and Potatoes in Music City!
June 16-17, 2022
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
Amber Leigh to Perform at Ole Red
A familiar face returns!
Welcome to Nashville Tri-State Rock ‘n Roll Dinner
Featuring Rich Redmond, drummer for Jason Aldean
Featured Events
Come for the live music, stay for the incredible rooftop views of Music city.
Reconnect at the 2022 Summer Meeting and unite in standing up for potatoes on Capitol Hill
This year’s Summer Meeting is co-hosted by 2022 President Jared Balcom (Pasco, Wash.), 2021 President Dominic LaJoie (Van Buren, Maine), and 2020 President Britt Raybould (St. Anthony, Idaho).
The 2022 NPC Summer Meeting will be attended by potato growers and industry leaders from all major production areas in the United States. Attendees establish and implement potato industry public policy priorities on a national level. Discussions will be held on top issues for the potato industry such as trade policy, immigration and transportation. The business of NPC will be conducted at committee meetings and Board of Directors Meeting.
NPC is the national advocate for the economic well-being of U.S. potato growers on federal legislative, regulatory, environmental and trade issues. The potato industry in Washington, along with the U.S. potato industry as a whole, directly benefits from involvement in NPC. NPC supports the U.S. potato industry by monitoring issues affecting the strength and viability of the industry, influencing regulators and legislators on critical issues.
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On June 30, House Ag Chair GT Thompson will introduce the Securing Agriculture`s Workforce Act, which reforms the H-2A visa program. NPC COO Mike Wenkel and NPC VP Brett Jensen from Idaho Falls joined the Eye on Potatoes podcast this week to talk about the impact on U.S. potato growers.
Link in bio.
Jun 25
On June 30, House Ag Chair GT Thompson will introduce the Securing Agriculture`s Workforce Act, which reforms the H-2A visa program. NPC COO Mike Wenkel and NPC VP Brett Jensen from Idaho Falls joined the Eye on Potatoes podcast this week to talk about the impact on U.S. potato growers.
Link in bio.
The Eye on Potatoes welcomed NPC`s 2026 President Ben Sklarczyk and @michiganpotatoes` Kelly Turner to provide a Summer Meeting preview and talk about the history and impact of the Michigan potato industry.
🎧 Podcast link in bio.
Jun 8
The Eye on Potatoes welcomed NPC`s 2026 President Ben Sklarczyk and @michiganpotatoes` Kelly Turner to provide a Summer Meeting preview and talk about the history and impact of the Michigan potato industry.
🎧 Podcast link in bio.
Potatoes are highly sensitive to even moderate environmental changes. During Potato Expo 2026, we sat down with Andrew Pritchard, Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, who identified the "best and worst" weather patterns for potato health. The conversation focuses on practical resilience strategies, including soil performance tracking and storage management, to help producers remain profitable despite erratic rainfall and shifting pest pressures.
🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-potatoes-a-podcast-on-all-things-potatoes/id1491815515
Mar 31
Potatoes are highly sensitive to even moderate environmental changes. During Potato Expo 2026, we sat down with Andrew Pritchard, Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, who identified the "best and worst" weather patterns for potato health. The conversation focuses on practical resilience strategies, including soil performance tracking and storage management, to help producers remain profitable despite erratic rainfall and shifting pest pressures.
🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-potatoes-a-podcast-on-all-things-potatoes/id1491815515
Mark your calendars! 🥔 The 2026 NPC Summer Meeting is heading to Detroit, Michigan, from July 21-24.
This isn`t just another industry event—it’s where the future of the U.S. potato industry takes shape. Join key decision-makers from every major growing region to tackle our industry`s biggest challenges and influence national policy.
We’ve planned a legendary lineup of activities to showcase the best of the Motor City:
Kickoff at St. Andrew’s Hall: Network in an iconic music venue that has hosted everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam. 🎸
History at Ford Piquette Avenue Plant: Enjoy dinner and a tour at the birthplace of the Ford Model T. 🚗
A night at Comerica Park: Close out the meeting watching the Detroit Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals. ⚾️
Experience the perfect blend of business, innovation, and Detroit-style fun.
Save the date: July 21-24, 2026!
Mar 11
Mark your calendars! 🥔 The 2026 NPC Summer Meeting is heading to Detroit, Michigan, from July 21-24.
This isn`t just another industry event—it’s where the future of the U.S. potato industry takes shape. Join key decision-makers from every major growing region to tackle our industry`s biggest challenges and influence national policy.
We’ve planned a legendary lineup of activities to showcase the best of the Motor City:
Kickoff at St. Andrew’s Hall: Network in an iconic music venue that has hosted everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam. 🎸
History at Ford Piquette Avenue Plant: Enjoy dinner and a tour at the birthplace of the Ford Model T. 🚗
A night at Comerica Park: Close out the meeting watching the Detroit Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals. ⚾️
Experience the perfect blend of business, innovation, and Detroit-style fun.
Save the date: July 21-24, 2026!