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Potatoes
Potatoes are valued throughout the world.
- There are more than 5,000 varieties of potatoes in the world. Potatoes originated in the Andes Mountains of South America and in the southern highlands of Mexico, and have been cultivated by humans for at least 7000 years.
- The average person in the United States eats 140 pounds of potatoes every year.
- The potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space!
More Information
Using potatoes — Get recipes, menu examples, and nutrition facts for potatoes.
Sourcing potatoes — Find farmers and buying tips for potatoes.
Promoting potatoes — Meet all your potatoes promotion needs with announcements, newsletters, fun facts, posters, photos, and curriculum enrichment activities.
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