The National Potato Council (NPC) is the national advocacy organization representing U.S. potato growers and industry partners in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1948, NPC serves as the unified voice of the potato industry on federal legislative, regulatory, environmental, and trade issues, working to protect and promote the economic well-being of American potato producers.
Agricultural policy, farm bill programs, specialty crop research funding, trade and market access, phytosanitary standards, labor and workforce policy, environmental regulation, pest and disease management, crop protection tools, and federal nutrition and dietary guidelines affecting potatoes.
Production-based contributions from state potato organizations, grower donations, corporate memberships and sponsorships, and program service revenue.
State potato grower organizations across major producing states, allied agricultural trade associations, and industry partners; leadership includes CEO Kam Quarles and a grower-led board of directors.
Non-profit agricultural trade association organized as a 501(c)(5)
