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POTATO U IS LIVE!

Monday, 10 May 2021 Blog & News

We are excited to announce that Potato U is now live! The Washington State Potato Commission in partnership with Washington State Potato Foundation and a grant from Three Rivers Community Foundation has worked with educators to create on online E-Learning Education Center called “Potato U”. This center currently hosts a 6th grade curriculum centered around learning about potatoes and...

EIGHTH ANNUAL AG WORLD GOLF CLASSIC – Registration Now Open

Wednesday, 21 April 2021 Blog & News

Ag World Support Systems is joining with hosts JR Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods, and the Potato Growers of Washington for their annual charity fund-raising golf tournament to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest.  Registration is now open. The Ag World Golf Classic will be held at TWO locations:  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in...

CRINKLE CUT FRIES ADDED TO THE MENU AT ARBY’S

Thursday, 08 April 2021 Blog & News

At the end of 2020, Arby’s tested crinkle fries in select markets around the country. Now, the quick-service chain, with over 3,000 outlets in the U.S., added them permanently to their menu nationwide. For a chain whose slogan is “We have the meats,” they are certainly trying to become a competitive fry purveyor as well. In July of 2020, Arby’s signature curly fries were passionately...

FRIES AT THE FIESTA 5K OLE

Wednesday, 05 May 2021 Blog & News

Ole! On May 1st, Frieda, the new Fry Van made her debut at the Fiesta 5K Ole. It was a nice spring day at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA. There were 430 participants at this race who were very excited to refuel with some Washington french fries after their workout and collect some potato swag. Everyone at the event was excited to see WSPC and loved our high-quality french fries!  If you have...

WSDA GRANT PROGRAM OFFERS HELP TO QUALIFYING AG BUSINESSES

Monday, 19 April 2021 Blog & News

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering grants to small agriculture-related businesses in sectors that have suffered economically due to the coronavirus pandemic but have been left out of earlier relief programs. The WSDA Relief and Recovery grants, funded through a partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce), are intended to assist small...

USDA AGENCY LAUNCHES NEW SITE FOR AG & SCIENCE-MINDED STUDENTS

Friday, 26 March 2021 Blog & News

AgLab, a new science-education website operated by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available to student and educators alike at https://aglab.ars.usda.gov/" data-type="url">https://aglab.ars.usda.gov/ . Geared toward k-12 students with an interest in food and science, AgLab offers a variety of content to promote a greater understanding of how agricultural research is...

POTATOES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Friday, 30 April 2021 Blog & News

Men’s Health magazine published an 8-page feature spread on the nutritional value – and delicious taste – of potatoes in its recent May issue. The article, available online in May, addresses long-standing myths and misinformation that potatoes are anything but a nutrient-dense vegetable and good carb. The authors state, “One medium-sized baked potato delivers six grams of protein and...

JAPAN TARIFF REDUCTIONS FOR US POTATOES--FRIES NOW ENTER TARIFF FREE

Monday, 12 April 2021 Blog & News

Last week Japan eliminated its remaining 2.1% tariff on US frozen fries (HS 2004.10) as a result of the tariff concessions secured under the US-Japan Trade Agreement.  Japan also further reduced the tariff on flakes granules and pellets (HS 1105.20) to 6.6%, and those tariffs on other dehy lines (HS2005.20), which now range from 4% to 8.6%. These tariffs will be subject to ongoing annual...

THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSE LABOR COMMITTEE ADVANCES OVERTIME BILL

Friday, 26 March 2021 Blog & News

The House Labor Committee voted (6-1) to pass ESSB 5172 without amendments. In its current form, ESSB protects against retroactive judgments for overtime wages and penalties, including lawsuits filed after Nov. 5 2020. It also phases in overtime for non-dairy farmworkers, setting the trigger at 55 hours, 48 hours, and 40 hours on Jan. 1 of 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively.
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Encouraging school foodservice operators to use more poatoes

Encouraging school foodservice operators to use more poatoes

As America’s Favorite Vegetable, potatoes can help provide students with the nutrients and energy they need to do their best during the school day. That’s why it’s important to remind school foodservice operators that potatoes are not only delicious, but also cost-effective and a nutritious addition to the school menu. In partnership with the School Nutrition Association (SNA), two webinars featured potatoes.  The first webinar, “Maximize Your Menus and Minimize Labor Constraints with Potatoes”, showcased potatoes through on-trend, student-friendly menu innovations and solutions to ease labor strains. The second webinar, “Fun Summer Feeding with Potatoes”, showcased how putting potatoes at the center of the plate can enhance summer feeding programs in fresh and fun ways. Both webinars included a live cooking demonstration with Potatoes USA Culinary Director Chef RJ Harvey, RD and Award-Winning Author Dayle Hayes, MS, RD. The demonstrations were pre-recorded in the Potatoes USA Spud Lab and were a big hit with the participants. Webinars Key Takeaways: Nutritional benefits of potatoes at an affordable price How potatoes can limit food waste Ways potatoes can take over as the center of the plate How serving potatoes to children over the summer can be fun Upon webinar completion, attendees were able to earn continuing education credits. All recipes and resources utilized in the webinar are available on the SNA website for future download. Following are some quotes from the operators who were very engaged in the webinar chat. “My favorite Webinar I’ve seen so far this year. VERY helpful and insightful. Well Done!”  “Love Dayle and RJ as a team. Can they please start a cooking youtube series? ‘Dayle and RJ: Potatoes for All!’” “Great webinar, gained new ideas for using potatoes. Thank you!” SNA is recognized as the authority on school nutrition and utilizes weekly webinars to educate their 50,000+ members. For more information on K-12 School Foodservice marketing activities, email potatoesraisethebar@potatoesusa.com.

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