{"id":129,"date":"2020-09-21T17:04:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T21:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationalpotatocouncil.org\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:31:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T20:31:05","slug":"grower-supporters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalpotatocouncil.org\/who-we-are\/allied-partners\/grower-supporters\/","title":{"rendered":"Grower Supporters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NPC\u2019s annual Grower Supporter campaign provides resources to leverage the potato industry\u2019s collective economic strength to advance our public policy agenda in Washington, D.C., and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contributions of our 2023 Grower Supporters were critical. Last February, NPC released a report authored by Michigan State University economists that analyzed the national economic contribution of the U.S. potato industry to the United States. The report found that the U.S. potato sector is a driving force of America\u2019s economic prosperity, delivering an estimated contribution of $100.9 billion in 2021 alone, and supporting more than 714,000 domestic jobs. We can now show policymakers that potatoes are an incredibly important crop that supports the economy of America\u2019s rural communities and the country. America truly is a Spud Nation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a lot of work ahead of us. With a Congress and Administration focused on issues that could impact the ability of potato growers to farm, NPC\u2019s advocacy efforts are more important than ever. In 2024, NPC is focused on top potato industry priorities, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n