The Idaho PotatoIt turns out the Idaho potato is not the whole story. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the potato may soon surpass corn (maize) as the world’s leading crop. The potato is a vital part of the global food system, and will play a role in strengthening world food security and alleviating poverty. Potatoes are a safer crop in hard economic times, since they are not a globally traded commodity.
The potato is extremely important to the State. Potatoes contribute $2.5 billion (15%) of Idaho's gross state product. More potatoes are produced in Idaho each fall than in any other growing region. Idaho's output represents about 30% of the total fall production in the United States. Idaho's potato output is equivalent to 120 million burlap bags, each containing 100 pounds of potatoes. 12 billion pounds!
The Commission is funded by a tax levied on all Idaho-grown potatoes. The tax is used to advertise, promote and fund research to expand Idaho's potato markets.
The Idaho Potato Commission does one thing to promote their product: Share great potato recipes with everyone. The warmer months are here, so you'll need a good recipe for potato salad. Here's my easy recipe, the perfect side dish with grilled meats and a must at picnics....so simple and tasty! A favorite at my house all summer long. Be sure to give this one a try.
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The Idaho Potato Commission is a state agency with responsibilities including promoting Idaho potatoes. Well, in the nearly seventy years the Commission's been around, they've done a great job.
