Join our email list

Potato News & Alerts

Stay up to date on issues directly relevant to your organization and strategy. Washington State Potato Commission will provide information and collaborates through solid relationships with knowledgeable insiders who contribute to making the industry better.

Keep up with the topics and trends of the Potato industry without being overwhelmed. Receive critical industry information in the quickest and most efficient possible way. Join our email list today!

2019 Washington Oregon Potato Conference

Thursday, 17 January 2019 Blog & News

The 2019 WA/OR Potato Conference and Trade Show is here! Each year this event continues to grow in popularity and still stands as the potato industry’s premier event. Our goal is to provide all of the attendees with an experience they can enjoy and find worthwhile. We hope to see you at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick January 22nd-24th! View the schedule below. 2019...

WSPC Visits the Apple Cup

Wednesday, 28 November 2018 Blog & News

WSPC Commissioners and staff members had a blast, serving FREE baked potatoes in the Field House at the 2018 Apple Cup! The hungry crowds loved our product and were able to head over to the game with warm full bellies on the snowy evening. Over 1,700 baked potatoes to the excited game-goers. While collecting their free baked potatoes, fans also had the opportunity to donate to Second Harvest...

2018 Potato Art Show

Tuesday, 06 November 2018 Blog & News

Don’t forget to stop by the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center for the Reheated: Baked, Mashed or Fried Potato Art Show. This gallery is a revamp from the museum’s previous annual potato art show “Baked, Mashed or Fried”. All entries are original or a recreation of famous artwork in a potato theme. Several art pieces are available for purchase. This year the $500 “Golden Potato...

2019 NW Women's Show

Wednesday, 02 January 2019 Blog & News

Plan a girls day outing and buy your friends or family members tickets to the 2019 NW Women’s Show in Tacoma, WA! This year's show will feature everything from cooking to beauty products, you don’t want to miss it…even Mario Lopez will be in attendance! WSPC staff and commissioners will be exhibiting at the show, in fact, we are teaming up with several chefs who will give one-hour cooking...

CB Tech Holds Fourth Annual Potato Day

Tuesday, 13 November 2018 Blog & News

Last week, Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CB Tech) located in Moses Lake held their fourth annual “Potato Day". CB Tech provides a hands-on learning experience for high school students with various technical skills and serves mainly Junior and Senior students from 11 school districts in the Basin. This year Potato Day was extended into a 3-day event. Approximately 1,600 fifth grade...

French Fry Nutrition

Monday, 08 October 2018 Blog & News

French Fries often get a bad reputation and are labeled as non-nutritious food. We are here today to prove that reputation wrong! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, French Fried potatoes can be apart of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Just like any other form of potatoes, French fries deliver important nutrients like fiber and potassium. Frying does not diminish the fiber...

2019 WSNA Recipe Contest

Monday, 10 December 2018 Blog & News

Enter your favorite Washington potato recipe for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2019 Washington School Nutrition Association conference in Spokane! Recipe Guidelines: Recipes must feature a potato item. Recipes must be written in 12-portion yield format and meet current USDA requirements. Be sure to include a serving size suggestion, cooking temperature, and all...

Potato News and Nutrition

Friday, 09 November 2018 Blog & News

When taking a closer look at a russet potato you’ll find that they are packed with fiber, potassium, protein, vitamin C, antioxidants and more! Another big health bonus for this versatile vegetable is the fact that they contain no fat, cholesterol, saturated fat, trans fat, or sodium. Potatoes are also gluten-free and contain more potassium than a banana. Without a doubt, potatoes are a...

River Fest 2018

Tuesday, 04 September 2018 Blog & News

September 8, 2018

Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA This upcoming September 8th hop in the car and head to Columbia Park in Kennewick for one last summer road trip. Take your kids to a fun and education filled event at Riverfest 2018! Riverfest 2018 helps to educate parents and kids on how navigation, irrigation and power help run the dams that are so important to our agriculture process. There will be plenty of...

<< < 14 15 16 17 18 [19] 20 21 22 > >>