2023 NPC Washington Summit
Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill!
February 27-March 3, 2023
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Washington, D.C.
Keynote Lunch: Political Outlook
Charlie Cook Returns to the Washington Summit!
Renowned Political Analyst and Founder of the Cook Political Report
Meeting Hotel
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Reconnect at the 2023 NPC Washington Summit and Unite in Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill!
NPC’s annual Washington Summit provides a forum for potato industry members to discuss, define, and advocate for the policy priorities impacting their businesses and protecting their ability to farm.
Throughout the week, participants:
- Hear from the nation’s top political and policy experts
- Welcome NPC’s new officers and grower leaders
- Meet with members of Congress representing potato-growing states and districts
- … and unite as an industry in Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill!
During the 2023 NPC Washington Summit, attendees will advocate for issues such as keeping potatoes in federal nutrition programs, promoting free and fair-trade agreements, and protecting tax policies that support the long-term health of family-owned farming operations.
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Like the rest of DC, NPC is working to keep ahead of the moving tariff target. With things changing by the day – or sometimes by the hour – the Eye on Potatoes podcast brought together a group of potato trade and supply chain experts last week to update growers on the current state of play.
Guests:
Mark Klompien, President/CEO, United Potato Growers of America
Matt Lantz, Senior Vice President, Global Access at Bryant Christie, Inc.
Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council
Podcast link in bio.
Mar 10
Like the rest of DC, NPC is working to keep ahead of the moving tariff target. With things changing by the day – or sometimes by the hour – the Eye on Potatoes podcast brought together a group of potato trade and supply chain experts last week to update growers on the current state of play.
Guests:
Mark Klompien, President/CEO, United Potato Growers of America
Matt Lantz, Senior Vice President, Global Access at Bryant Christie, Inc.
Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council
Podcast link in bio.
Last night, NPC welcomed the election of its new President, Ted Tschirky, potato grower from Pasco, Wash., who will lead the council`s public policy efforts and work to fulfill its mission of "Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill" for the next year.
Feb 25
Last night, NPC welcomed the election of its new President, Ted Tschirky, potato grower from Pasco, Wash., who will lead the council`s public policy efforts and work to fulfill its mission of "Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill" for the next year.
🏆Congrats to Gregg Halverson - president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms - for being named the 2025 Potato Person of the Year by The Packer.
Feb 25
🏆Congrats to Gregg Halverson - president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms - for being named the 2025 Potato Person of the Year by The Packer.
The NPC Executive Committee had an opportunity to meet with White House staff this afternoon to advocate for the industry’s trade, environmental, and research priorities. A great way to kick off the 2025 Washington Summit!
Feb 24
The NPC Executive Committee had an opportunity to meet with White House staff this afternoon to advocate for the industry’s trade, environmental, and research priorities. A great way to kick off the 2025 Washington Summit!