New York Potato Industry

Agriculture is the largest industry in New York State. NY growers grow about 20,000 acres of crop for seed, fresh and processing. New York’s potato growers are 14th in the nation in potato production. The potato industry crop is valued at $41.8 million and production amounts to 5.2 million cwt. There are approximately 150 commercial potato growers in New York State.

   

Empire State Potato Growers Inc.

The Empire State Potato Growers Inc. is a nonprofit, grower organization providing information, legislative and research support, grower education and a unified voice for the betterment of New York’s potato industry. This site is put together by the Empire State Potato Growers Inc. 


   

For more information contact:

Executive Secretary: Melanie Wickham
PO Box 566, Stanley, NY 14561
Toll Free: 877/NY-SPUDS (877/697-7837)
Phone: 585/526-5356   fax: 6576

   

   

Empire State Potato Growers, Inc. E-mail: mwickham@empirepotatogrowers.com
Toll-free phone: 877-697-7837    FAX:   716-526-6576
Address:   PO Box 566, Stanley, NY 14561

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