Idaho Potato Facts:
-Idaho grows roughly one-third of the U.S. fall potato crop.
-The Idaho Potato industry accounts for more than 15% of the state's gross state product.
-In 2008, an estimated 300,000 acres of Idaho Potatoes were harvested - about 11 billion pounds of potatoes. That's enough potatoes to fill 500 NFL football fields.
-The exceptional quality of Idaho Potatoes is a product of the state's rich volcanic soil, warm days, cool nights and an adequate supply of clean water for irrigation.
Pictures of from the Idaho Potato Museum:
World's largest potato chip
Potato Mashers
