According to most historians, the high plateau in the Andean Mountains of South America is the birthplace of the “Irish” white potato that we eat today. The plateau extends within parts of Peru and Bolivia, and it was here that the region’s Aymara Indians grew more than 200 varieties of the potato as it became […]
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 […]
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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). […]
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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 […]
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2024 Pennsylvania State Fair™ will connect the $132.5 billion PA Agriculture industry to lives positively impacted daily by its success. Easton, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Eat Real Food Mobile Market at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton today to announce the theme for the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show: Connecting Our Communities. The […]
Pennsylvania Potato Grower’s Top Off 100 Years with New, Traditional Offerings at Pennsylvania Farm Show Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Celebrate the centennial of the Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers and enjoy local potato products throughout the 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show including in the PA Preferred® Food Court and at the Farmer’s Market in the Main Expo Hall at […]
Potato Cooperative Announces New Location at Lehigh Farm forPennsylvania Farm Show Potato Donuts As part of Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms opening spring weekend on March 27 and 28, visitors can enjoy fresh PA Farm Show potato donuts PA Farm Show Potato Donut Half-Dozen In-Store Packaging: Customers in the Lehigh area will be able to […]
Pennsylvania Farm Show Potato Donuts Adds New Location at Shady Maple Farm Market during 2021 Virtual Event As part of the virtual 105th Pennsylvania Farm Show, PA Preferred ® Food Court fans in the southeast region can enjoy fresh PA Farm Show potato donuts at the Shady Maple Farm Market Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania […]
