To many people the fresh potato is a staple in their grocery carts and their pantries. Often we look to this diverse staple to make a healthy centerpiece to any meal or the perfect side to a family meal.

In Canada, potatoes are the most widely grown vegetable. Alberta typically has around 50,000acres of potatoes planted which usually puts Alberta in the top 3 position for planted acres of potatoes within Canada. The lion’s shares of those acres are grown in Southern Alberta to supply the processing plants with the balance supplying the seed and fresh potato industry.