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Corporate Sponsors

AMVAC is primarily a specialty chemical manufacturer that is dedicated to developing and marketing safe and effective products for agricultural and commercial uses. These products, which include insecticides, fungicides, molluscicides, plant growth regulators, and soil fumigants are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms. Its products are sold throughout the United States and in various foreign countries under either its own name or those of its customers. For more information, visit www.amvac.com

Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich, and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter, and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. For more information, visit www.deere.com

1,4GROUP, Inc. is a leading supplier of innovative dormancy and sprout inhibiting products for the potato storage industry worldwide. In collaborative efforts with leading university researchers and private industry, we are dedicated to continued development of new and improved post-harvest chemical applications. From the harvest of your crop to your customer's dock, you'll find a complete family of complimentary treatments that protect the quality and condition of your potatoes. Visit www.14group.com for more information.

The J.R. Simplot Company is one of the largest privately held food and agribusiness companies in the nation, though at heart we’re as small as a single farmer. We pioneer innovations in plant nutrition and food processing, research new ways to feed animals and sustain ecosystems, and strive to feed a growing global population. At Simplot, we’re in the business of Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life. For more information, visit www.simplot.com

Some manufacturers sell only the commodity items they stock. Others are completely custom. Volm delivers the very best of both. While offering a complete catalog of standard bags and packaging, mesh fabric products and more, we retain the ability to tailor our offerings to meet whatever specifications you demand. Looking for a custom color combination for your brand compliant mesh bags? We can do it, just as we have for some of the most recognized consumer brands in the nation. For more information, visit www.volmcompanies.com

State Organization Sponsors

Ranked third in the nation for potato production, and number one east of the Mississippi, our 140 growers work together to provide the best Wisconsin potatoes and vegetables for consumers. To that end, we established the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association in 1948. We consider ourselves to be educators and potato and vegetable enthusiasts and ambassadors. Through our very own Wisconsin Spudmobile, we teach school children how potatoes are grown, we teach parents about nutrition and healthy eating, and we bring the importance of good agricultural practices to people throughout the Midwest. Your Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers are grounded in sustainability and deeply rooted in providing families across America with the best products available in the land. For more information, visit wisconsinpotatoes.com

Founded in 1941, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) was formed to support local growers and shippers. As the Federal and State Marketing Order, CPAC helps set quality standards, and seeks to innovate in sustainability, best practices, research and marketing. Together with the growers from the San Luis Valley and beyond, CPAC has overseen expansion into new varieties of potatoes and a multi-level inspection process that ensures over two billion pounds of Colorado potatoes grown annually are the highest quality possible. For more information, visit coloradopotato.org

Established in 1937, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is a state agency that is responsible for promoting and protecting the famous "Grown in Idaho®" seal, a federally registered trademark that assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho® potatoes. Idaho's ideal growing conditions, including rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation differentiate Idaho® potatoes from potatoes grown in other states. For more information, visit idahopotato.com