The Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers, Inc. (PCPG) has announced that it will be a participant in the 109th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, scheduled for January 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. “We look forward to the 109th Annual Farm Show, where we are excited to be offering fresh […]
Native to South America, potatoes are root vegetables and are a dietary essential around the globe. In recent years, however, low- or no-carb diets have become more and more popular, leading people to eat less potatoes. Nonetheless, the truth is potatoes can have a prominent place at your table, particularly when prepared in a health-conscious […]
The Pennsylvania Co-Operative Growers has announced it is joining the National Potato Council in reinforcing the overwhelming science-based determination that “potatoes are a vegetable and consumption should be encouraged as potatoes are nutritionally valuable, flexible and low cost.” This comes in light of the ongoing process in determining the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). […]
Reinforcing the Nutritional Value of Potatoes in Federal Policies ACTION REQUESTED • The 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans must recognize what we all know: potatoes are a vegetable. • Congress must continue to allow equal access for potatoes in federal school meals regulations through the appropriations process. • The Administration should eliminate provisions in the […]
