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10 POTATO GROWER | IDAHO ANNUAL 2021 POTATO HARVEST Idaho Potato Commission's 311 , 000 a c r e s of Idaho ® potatoes are harvested per year. That's about 13 BILLION pounds of harvested potatoes! IDAHO ® POTATOES and the GROWN IN IDAHO ® seals are federally registered certification marks that belong to the Idaho Potato Commission. You know you're getting the consistent quality and taste of Idaho ® potatoes when you see the seal. The average American eats approximately 111 pounds of potatoes each year! 412 POUNDS OF IDAHO POTATOES SOLD EVERY SECOND! of those 311,000 acres will grow russet potatoes such as Burbank, Norkotah, Ranger, and Western. About 10 % grow niche varieties such as golds, reds, fingerlings and more. Visit idahopotato.com/directory for more potato variety information. WHAT A BOOST! The Idaho ® potato industry contributes about $4 billion to Idaho's economy and provides more than 30,000 jobs. Potatoes are America's favorite vegetable!* Who ❤ s Idaho ® potatoes the most? New York! Followed by Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas. *February 2014, Conducted by Kelton Research 90 % Idaho's rich volcanic soil, warm days, cool nights, and clean water from the majestic Idaho mountains provide Idaho ® potatoes with the unique texture, taste, and dependable performance. potatoes 26 % corn 19 % broccoli 17 % Idaho ® potato harvests deliver! HISTORICAL POTATO FACTS 1872 The Russet Burbank potato was developed by American horticulturist Luther Burbank. He sold the rights to his namesake potato for $150. By the early 1900s this variety, a Russet Burbank, began appearing throughout Idaho. 1937 The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was founded as the Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission. IPC is a state agency responsible for promoting and protecting the famous Grown in Idaho ® seal—assuring consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho ® potatoes. 2012 IPC celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2012 in a big way! The Big Idaho Potato Truck rolled out the world's largest potato and toured the continental U.S. ■ 43% are used in processed products (frozen and dehydrated) ■ 43% are fresh ■ 14% are grown for certified seed Please visit idahopotato.com for more than 1,500 nutritious and delicious Idaho ® potato recipes. For daily updates and to be part of our social media community, follow us on: @famousidahopotatoes @idahopotatoes @idahopotato idahopotato IdahoPotatoVideos $ 4 BILLION 30,000 JOBS! IDAHO ® POTATO TRANSPORT: ......... 70 % ......... 30 %