Celebrating the International Day of the Potato!

Every year for International Day of the Potato, we unite across continents to pay homage to the humble potato—and the families who grow them. Join us in celebrating the countless U.S. potato farmers and industry members who have helped shape the history of our food supply—and who will continue to feed our future.

Staunton Farms, California

Then: First-generation farmer Ed Staunton harvesting in the 1930s on a homestead awarded for his WWI service. Now: Fourth-generation farmer Kyle Staunton with his sons.​

Grant 4D Farms, Idaho

Then: First-generation Grandpa Grant clearing the sagebrush on the homestead farm in 1958 after migrating from California to Idaho. Now: The fourth generation helping with harvest.

Schroeder Brothers’ Farms, Wisconsin

Then: First-generation Francis Schroeder in the early 1900s. Now: Fourth and fifth generation farmers in front of the family’s potato museum. ​

Sterman Masser Family Farms, Pennsylvania

Then: Sterman Masser in the field with a rotational crop. Now: The seventh and eighth generation of potato farmers in front of the family farm.

Shaping history, feeding the future.