The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners

October 30, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners were sworn in. Grower, Julie VanOrden of Garth VanOrden Farms in Pingree; processor Paul Sato from McCain Foods, USA, Inc.; and shipper Bryan Wada of Wada Farms will each serve three-year terms. Nick Blanksma of Legacy Farms and Todd Cornelison of High Country Potatoes were appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.

Idaho Falls Chukars Embrace Their Roots and Throwback to “Idaho Falls Russets” for One Night

September 12, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

Long time supporter of the Idaho Falls Chukars, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) hit a home run celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Minor League Baseball team. For one night, the club reverted back to its original name, the Idaho Falls Russets, and fans had no doubt they were in the rich corner of Southeast Idaho where nearly one-third of all potatoes in the country are grown.

Idaho Potato Commission Braces For a Wild Ride in Pursuit of the Elusive Big Idaho Potato Truck in its Newest Commercial

September 6, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

This month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) heads full throttle into another year of exciting marketing activations promoting their heart healthy spuds.

New Facebook Campaign Recognizes Idaho Potato Farmers

September 4, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

The IPC created a social media campaign, Thank a Farmer, to introduce the women and men who work tirelessly year round and often around the clock to annually produce approximately 13 billion pounds of America’s favorite vegetable, the Idaho® potato.

The Big Idaho Potato Hotel Makes Headlines Around The Globe

August 14, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

From ABC-TV’s popular morning show, Live with Kelly and Ryan to People magazine to USA Today, the Big Idaho® Potato Hotel made international news within hours of its launch on Earth Day.