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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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