Why Idaho Is Famous for Its Potatoes

09/18/23 • 31 min

Idaho is known for potatoes. But what makes Idaho an ideal state to grow a potato? On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Idaho potato farmer Klaren Koompin about why Idaho is uniquely positioned to grow potatoes, the process of growing and harvesting potatoes and its many nutritional benefits.

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