Washington potato growers are invited to attend the 44th Annual Western Washington Potato Workshop on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., hosted in person at WSU’s Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon, Washington.

The Washington State Potato Foundation (WSPF) is now accepting applications for its Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program for the 2026–27 school year. This opportunity is designed to support students from potato growing regions who are pursuing careers in agriculture.

It's the last week to grab your pre-registration tickets at half price! Attendee registration is still open for the 2026 WA/OR Potato Conference, taking place January 27–29, 2026, at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington.

Washington state’s Refrigerant and Air-Conditioning Management Platform (RAMP) has completed recent system updates, and all functions are now available. Growers and facility operators can now register facilities and submit required annual reports through the platform. This update is particularly relevant for potato storage facilities that fall under the state’s medium facility category.

Mark your calendars and register now! The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is excited to announce our 3rd annual FREE Potato Academy, taking place February 13, 2026, at the Best Western Hotel located at 3000 W Marina Drive, Moses Lake, Washington, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Washington potato growers know that success in the field depends just as much on sound financial management as it does on agronomy. The Business of Farming is a practical, hands-on workshop series designed to help producers sharpen their financial decision-making, better manage cash flow, and plan for risk and long-term continuity, tools that are increasingly important in today’s operating environment.

Voting is now open for local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections, giving potato growers and other agricultural producers a direct voice in how federal farm programs are administered at the local level.

The Washington State Potato Foundation (WSPF) is hosting free first aid/CPR/AED training during the 2026 WA OR Potato Conference.

Washington potato growers are invited to join the Washington State University Extension Center at an upcoming virtual Coffee Hour focused on soil health and deep soil processes. The coffee hour will be an interactive discussion designed to connect research with on-farm realities.