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Ability to be part of Sustainability
Growers of Washington Potatoes are always looking for ways to make their farming practices more sustainable.
Our growers are leading the industry in identifying ways to protect the land, water, and air so their fields and our lives can be as healthy as possible.
We are keeping our state's growers' carbon footprint lower and yields higher than other regions worldwide.
Clean Sources of Energy Generation
Farmers rely on cost-effective, reliable energy to produce their crops. An average potato field requires various pumps, fans, and motors to move water and keep the crop cool in storage. Potato and other food processors also rely on low cost hydro power.
Growers are using less water than ever before
State’s potato growers use irrigation equipment that monitors and delivers the water needed. Preventing overwatering & underwatering to ensure crops receive the optimal amount of water.
Incorporating the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses decision-based tactics to target only harmful pests when needed to avoid the broad-spectrum use of pesticides.
Efficient machinery to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
Washington Growers are using technology like never before that allows them to use machinery as efficiently as possible to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
Plant, Grow, and Harvest
Every year, Farm families work thousands of hours to successfully Plant, Grow, and Harvest a potato crop in Washington.
1 Acre
of potatoes can provide for over 160,000 people
Passionately Manage
it's no small feat as potato growers Passionately Manage Washington State's Mineral-Rich alluvial soil, water, and sun for the next generation.
Farm Families
Farm Families sustain these natural resources and communities' by promoting harmony and balance in agricultural practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and beneficial for the State.
We are covering the Washington Potatoes stories related to its sustainable Farming & Agriculture Industry.
Voluntary Conservation, the Bridge for Agriculture to Save Wildlife
MOSES LAKE, Washington, February 8, 2023 – Technical assistance rooted in providing site specific solutions to wildlife habitat protection and enhancement while maintaining agricultural viability is what the Voluntary Stewardship Program does, according to Harold Crose.
Crose is a resource conservationist with the Columbia Basin Conservation District and has been part of the Voluntary...
Potato Day 2023
Moses Lake, Washington— January 30, 2023 — Every year, potato farmers from across the region migrate to Olympia, Washington to share this year’s potato harvest and celebrate Potato Day. On February 21, 2023, the staff from the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) will accompany farmers to Olympia to help hand out baked potatoes with all the fixings. Potato Day is a fan favorite and...
Sustainability is Baked into Washington State Potato Farming
Did you know that sustainability is baked into Washington State potato farming?
99% of Washington’s potato farms are family farms. All too often, when we aren’t personally around farms, there can be a tendency to overlook the fact that farming is a practice and passion that farmers intend on continuing for decades – if not for longer when their kids & grandkids take over.
Because...
Nutritious and Delicious Potatoes - Do They Deserve a Place on Your Plate?
I recently had the sincere pleasure of visiting a potato farm about an hour north of where I live here in Seattle in the Pacific Northwest. I didn’t even realize it before my visit, but I’m living in a major potato heartland. The Skagit Valley is located right between Seattle and the Canadian border where the Skagit river flows into the Puget Sound (yes - there’s water all around...
Exploring Our Food System on a Potato Farm
Living in Washington State, sometimes I forget how big of a farming state this is. In the city, you’ll notice herb gardens, flowers, or even some berry patches in the summertime but if you drive North or East of the city of Seattle, you find yourself quickly surrounded by expansive fields of produce with irrigation spraying in bands and tractors or harvester equipment. When I went to the...
Washington Potato Growers are Environmentalists
As a Washington local and nature lover, I can often be found hiking, paddling, or otherwise exploring our beautiful backyard.
Because of these experiences, I developed a strong awareness and care for how our lifestyles impact nature. So, with every decision I make (like where to grocery shop or what produce to buy) there’s always consideration for the environment. Just as we weigh...
The Science Behind Groundwater Levels and Soil Health
There is something special about the Skagit Valley; the way the air smells clean, the land gives under your feet with a sense of purpose and hope for new growth. Having family that farmed here for generations, I know the worth of this valley. I know how the Skagit River curves its way gently through rolling hills and green pastures, providing the valley with nutrients and vital...
Learning about how we all can benefit so much from multigenerational potato farming in Washington's Skagit Valley
If you've ever headed up to Vancouver, British Columbia from Seattle like my family does often to see our relatives, it's likely that you've taken the I-5 that winds through field upon field through the Skagit Valley. The Skagit Valley is a region known for its fertile soil and is also very famous for spring tulip festivals. On a sunny day in July, I was invited by Washington Potatoes to...
Northwest RiverPartners ~ Hydropower for a better Northwest
Lead the charge for the Northwest to realize its clean energy potential using hydroelectricity as the cornerstone.
Northwest RiverPartners is a member-driven organization that serves not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming. We also proudly represent partners that support clean energy, low-carbon transportation, and...
