Sponsors
The National Potato Council is proud to recognize the generous sponsors who make the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting possible. Their support helps bring together grower-leaders and industry partners from across the country to shape the future of the U.S. potato industry.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Sponsorship of the NPC Summer Meeting is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your support for the potato industry while gaining high-visibility exposure to national industry leaders.
Whether you’re looking to deepen relationships, showcase your brand, or simply support the work of NPC, we welcome your involvement.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Hollee Alexander at 📧 holleea@nationalpotatocouncil.org
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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!
🏆During last week`s NPC Washington Summit, long-time champion of the potato industry, Congressman Dan Newhouse @repnewhouse, was presented with NPC`s Golden Potato Award by Washington state grower Ted Tschirky in recognition of his decades of public service.
Mar 6
🏆During last week`s NPC Washington Summit, long-time champion of the potato industry, Congressman Dan Newhouse @repnewhouse, was presented with NPC`s Golden Potato Award by Washington state grower Ted Tschirky in recognition of his decades of public service.
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and @spudmanmag Managing Editor Melinda Waldrop join the Eye on Potatoes Podcast to break down the inaugural 2026 Spud Sector Survey. This first-of-its-kind report moves past headlines to reveal the economic heartbeat of America’s potato growers.
Discover how NPC uses this "hard data ammunition" to advocate for our family farms in Washington, D.C. The group discusses the striking "optimism gap," where growers feel confident in their own operations but fear for the broader industry’s future. From the 82.9% of growers facing inflationary disruptions to the "essential bridge" of federal emergency aid, this episode provides a strategic roadmap for the ongoing efforts to Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.
🎧 LISTEN NOW at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridging-the-optimism-gap-insights-from-the-spud/id1491815515?i=1000753425593.
Mar 6
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and @spudmanmag Managing Editor Melinda Waldrop join the Eye on Potatoes Podcast to break down the inaugural 2026 Spud Sector Survey. This first-of-its-kind report moves past headlines to reveal the economic heartbeat of America’s potato growers.
Discover how NPC uses this "hard data ammunition" to advocate for our family farms in Washington, D.C. The group discusses the striking "optimism gap," where growers feel confident in their own operations but fear for the broader industry’s future. From the 82.9% of growers facing inflationary disruptions to the "essential bridge" of federal emergency aid, this episode provides a strategic roadmap for the ongoing efforts to Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.
🎧 LISTEN NOW at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridging-the-optimism-gap-insights-from-the-spud/id1491815515?i=1000753425593.