The potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the world, contributing to food security. Small-scale and family farming production of the potato, particularly by rural farmers, including women farmers, supports efforts to reduce hunger, […]

The United Potato Growers of America’s Crop Transition Conference is an essential event for potato growers, focusing on the transition between crop seasons. The conference covers market supply and demand trends and forecasts for North America. Attendees include growers, industry experts, and other industry specialists who share insights and discuss strategies to ensure a smooth […]

The Ontario Potato Board is excited for their 3rd Annual Industry Social Golf Tournament! Sadly, the industry lost one of our own earlier this year. Mike Smalley was a strong supporter of our industry, a board director and most importantly, a friend. This year, the 3rd Annual Ontario Potato Board Industry Social Golf Tournament will […]

Thank you to all who participated on our May call, we hope you can join us in June on the 26th! If there any items you would like to see on the agenda, please forward them to me and I will make sure to take note for the meeting. Thank you!

The Potato Growers of Alberta and APIA (Alberta Potato Industry Associates) are excited to host their 45th annual golf tournament at the beautiful Taber Golf Club.  This is a great opportunity for growers and industry to meet and get to know each other! Sponsorships available! for the main tournament contact juanita@albertapotatoes.ca and for Hole Sponsors […]

Thank you to all who participated on our June call, we hope you can join us in July on the 31st! If there any items you would like to see on the agenda, please forward them to me and I will make sure to take note for the meeting. Thank you!

All Member Associations and their grower members are invited to attend the UPGC Supply and Demand meeting on Wednesday, August 13th at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa. We will be getting together to discuss items impacting supply and demand in Canada including: planted acreage, August carryover, Growing season to date, Stocks on hand August […]

New variety plots, soil health study, Colorado Potato Beetle research and more! Details and full agenda coming soon

You are invited to the Ontario Potato Field Day Thursday, August 21st. 3pm onwards Hosted by HJV Equipment 5900 Simcoe Rd 10, Alliston L9R 1V2 Come and see the latest HJV Engineering has to offer in combination with the Tomra Optical Sorter. ● Spudnik Belt planter will be on display. Tillage & sprayer demos on […]

Thank you to all who participated on our July call, we hope you can join us in August on the 28th! If there any items you would like to see on the agenda, please forward them to me and I will make sure to take note for the meeting. Thank you!

An opportunity for growers and packers across Canada to discuss the supply and demand of potatoes in Canada, with reports on the crops in the United States and Europe.

Join Potato Growers of Alberta at the 2025 Alberta Potato Conference and Tradeshow from November 18th - 20th in Red Deer, Alberta.   HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel reservations call 1.800.662.7197 or 403.346.2091, reservations@rdrcasino.ca and mention "Potato Growers of Alberta" to receive group rate. Alternate hotel - Sandman Hotel Red Deer 1.800.726.3626 or 403.343.7400 Group Name: "Alberta Potato Growers" […]