Washington State Potato Commission

Washington State Potato Commission Home to the world’s most productive potato fields, Washington state potatoes are enhancing our meals, our culture, and our economy.
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Washington State Potato Commission supports an economically and environmentally sustainable Washington State potato industry by providing strong leadership and innovation and building partnerships to meet the demands of global consumers. From Russets to Reds to Fingerlings and more, Washington potatoes provide consumers around the globe one of the most versatile, flavorful, and nutritious dishes.

Potato harvest is a little different from picking other crops. Specialized equipment carefully lifts the potatoes from b...
09/04/2026

Potato harvest is a little different from picking other crops. Specialized equipment carefully lifts the potatoes from beneath the soil, and separates them from the vines and soil, before they're moved into trucks.

From there, potatoes may be sorted, stored or sent on to processors and fresh markets. It takes a lot of coordination to keep everything moving during harvest.

After months of planting, growing, monitoring and making careful decisions in the field, potato harvest is beginning acr...
09/02/2026

After months of planting, growing, monitoring and making careful decisions in the field, potato harvest is beginning across Washington.

Harvest is one of the busiest times of the year for growers, as potatoes are carefully lifted from the soil and prepared for their next step. The work happening now is the result of months of planning and attention to the crop.

🥔Did you know??  September is National Potato Month!  🥰 Of course we get our own month, potatoes are America's Favorite ...
09/01/2026

🥔Did you know?? September is National Potato Month! 🥰 Of course we get our own month, potatoes are America's Favorite Vegetable! ➡️ Check out our website at potatoes.com or follow us here all month for fun facts, potato knowledge and best of all.... SPUD-TACULAR RECIPES! 🥇☝🥔🍟

08/30/2026

When harvest arrives, it takes an entire team to bring a potato crop from the field to its next destination. Equipment operators, truck drivers, farm crews, storage teams, and many others all play an important role in keeping the process moving.

Behind every bag of Washington potatoes is a lot of coordination and a lot of people working together. As harvest season approaches, we're grateful for everyone who helps make it possible.

It's almost time to harvest, but preparation starts well before the first potatoes come out of the ground. Equipment nee...
08/28/2026

It's almost time to harvest, but preparation starts well before the first potatoes come out of the ground. Equipment needs to be ready, storage facilities need to be prepared, and growers are making plans for the weeks ahead.

A successful harvest takes more than getting the crop out of the field. It takes preparation, coordination, and a lot of work behind the scenes to keep everything moving.

A healthy food system needs to offer nutrition, affordability and availability to the people who need it. Potatoes help ...
08/26/2026

A healthy food system needs to offer nutrition, affordability and availability to the people who need it. Potatoes help meet all three of those needs, providing important nutrients including potassium, vitamin C, and fiber while remaining an affordable and versatile food.

Did you know potatoes inspired Vincent Van Gogh?Van Gogh painted four still life pieces featuring potatoes, along with h...
08/24/2026

Did you know potatoes inspired Vincent Van Gogh?

Van Gogh painted four still life pieces featuring potatoes, along with his famous The Potato Eaters. For him, potatoes represented the simple, hardworking life of rural families.

08/22/2026

Every growing season brings new questions, and research helps Washington potato growers find better answers. The Washington State Potato Commission supports research conducted with universities, the USDA, and other partners to explore new varieties, production practices, resource efficiency, and other challenges facing the industry.

That research helps turn new ideas into practical tools that can benefit growers, consumers, and the future of Washington potato farming.

Modern potato farming combines generations of experience with today's technology. GPS guidance, drones, field sensors, a...
08/20/2026

Modern potato farming combines generations of experience with today's technology. GPS guidance, drones, field sensors, and data-driven tools help growers better understand what's happening in their fields and make informed decisions throughout the season.

Technology allows farmers to use resources more efficiently while continuing to grow high quality potatoes.

🥔🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL POTATO DAY! 🎉🥔Today, August 19, we’re celebrating one of America’s favorite vegetables — and we might ...
08/19/2026

🥔🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL POTATO DAY! 🎉🥔

Today, August 19, we’re celebrating one of America’s favorite vegetables — and we might be a little biased, but we think Washington potatoes deserve some extra love! 💚

From crispy fries and creamy mashed potatoes to baked potatoes loaded with all the toppings, there are endless ways to enjoy this nutritious, affordable and incredibly versatile vegetable.

But today is also about celebrating the Washington potato growers and farm families who work hard year-round to put high-quality potatoes on tables across the country and around the world. 🚜🥔

So grab your favorite potato dish and help us celebrate!

👇 Tell us in the comments: What’s your FAVORITE way to eat a potato?

🍟 French Fries
🥔 Mashed
🔥 Baked
🥞 Hash Browns
🧀 Loaded
❤️ ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Address

108 S Interlake Road
Moses Lake, WA
98837

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15097658845

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