Tag Archives: Potato

Potato Industry Ponders Possible Bumper Crop

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

This year’s potato crop could be substantially larger than 2011’s—up to 41 million hundredweight more bags harvested—according to Jerry Wright, president/CEO of United Potato Growers of America. Wright and 30 others in the industry participated in a meeting on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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What’s In Season in April?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Fill Your Plate

Here in Arizona, we are well into Spring and people across the state are enjoying the beautiful weather and awesome outdoors before the heat of Summer settles in.  Our long growing season means that there is always something in season … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Make Healthier French Fries

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Don’t let recent news reports and recommendations get you down fry lovers! With some minor modifications and a dash of creativity, you can continue to enjoy fabulous French fries as part of a healthy diet. To find local Arizona farms where you can get potatoes, go to FillYourPlate.org , click on Find a Farm Product…

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Potatoes Pack a Powerful Punch in the School Lunch Debate

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Potatoes are not the problem and banning them, along with their starchy cousins, corn and peas, is not the answer to the childhood obesity crisis.

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