North Carolina Potato Association

05/19/2026

A day of digging into the details behind potato production. 🥔🔬🌱

We recently spent time at a Yara International Field Day at C.A.Perry & Son Inc's Chowan Farms in Tyner, NC, where growers and ag partners gathered to take a closer look at calcium nitrate trials happening this season.

From crop nutrition conversations to in-field observations, it was a great opportunity to see the research and innovation helping support North Carolina potato growers behind the scenes.

Thanks to Yara International and Chowan Farms for having us out!

05/15/2026

From dirt rows to a flower show! 🥔🌸

Back in March, these Atlantic potatoes were just getting tucked into the ground at Double Dee Farms in Columbia, NC. Fast forward to May, and the fields are putting on a full bloom performance and getting ready to be harvested in just a few weeks.

North Carolina’s potato season helps between growing regions, supplying fresh potatoes while many northern states are still waiting for their season to get underway later in the summer.

Pretty flowers now… potato chips and cookout side dishes coming soon! 😎

05/13/2026

Did you know the average American eats around 110 pounds of potatoes each year? 🇺🇸🥔

But before they end up in grocery stores and dinner plates across the region, NC potatoes go through five different growth stages.

From sprouts to harvest, a whole lot is happening beneath those fields. SHARE this post to spread the word about ! 📨

05/11/2026

Potato blooms are one of the prettiest signs of the season in eastern North Carolina. 🌸🥔

Fields are starting to fill with soft white, pink, and purple flowers, signaling an important stage in the growing process happening underground. While the blooms steal the spotlight above the soil, the potatoes below are actively developing and sizing up for harvest season.

These blooms don’t stick around for long, which makes this time of year feel a little extra special across NC potato country. And yes, the bees love them too! 🐝

04/30/2026

North Carolina Potato Festival is back and it’s shaping up to be a spud-tacular weekend! 🥔🎡

What started as the Albemarle Potato Festival in 1940 has grown into one of the largest festivals in northeastern North Carolina, celebrating the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Join the fun in Elizabeth City, May 15–17 for a weekend filled with great food, rides, live music, and local tradition! Learn more at https://vist.ly/42gy8.

📸: Kayre Meher Photography

04/28/2026

Take a walk through the history of NC potato farming, one bag at a time! 🥔📜

These are just a few examples of bags used by different growers over the years, each one representing a piece of North Carolina’s rich agricultural story.

As the oldest commodity group in North Carolina, the NC Potato Association has been supporting growers for generations, with potatoes remaining a staple in our fields, communities, and on our plates.

Let us know in the comments: Which design is your favorite? ⤵️

04/27/2026

Spice up your weeknight dinner plans with this Bombay Potato Curry. 🥔🥘✨

It brings bold flavor without the extra fuss and comes together in under an hour. Simple ingredients, big payoff.

Find this recipe and more at https://vist.ly/4zy7k

04/27/2026

Volume up for the sounds of potato farming in action. 🔊🥔

Planting season has been in full swing these past few weeks, with seed potatoes cut and planted across eastern North Carolina. Each piece contains “eyes” that will sprout and grow into a new potato plant.

The next step? Watching the crop come to life! 🌱

04/26/2026

Come celebrate everything potato!!

🥔🔪 Think you’ve got the fastest hands in town? Put your skills to the test at the National Potato Peeling Contest during the North Carolina Potato Festival!

Join us Saturday at 10 AM in Downtown Elizabeth City for this spud-tacular tradition. The winner earns $250 for the non-profit of their choice!
Sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas and Southern Bank

Sign up today at ncpotatofestival.com and come peel your way to glory! 😄

04/23/2026

Become a sponsor of the 96th Annual NC Potato Association Meeting! 🥔

If you work in or alongside the potato industry, this is one of the best opportunities of the year to connect with growers, partners, and peers all in one place.

Sponsoring the event puts your business in the middle of those conversations, with recognition throughout the day and visibility with the NC potato community long after the event wraps up.

Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship levels available. More details and payment forms can be found at https://vist.ly/4zk4b 🔗

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🥔

We’re excited to share that the NC Potato Association is now a proud member of the Potato Sustainability Alliance!

This partnership connects our growers with a nationwide network focused on improving sustainability across the potato industry through collaboration, research, and data-driven practices.

With a legacy rooted in North Carolina agriculture and a growing season that helps across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to continue supporting responsible, forward-thinking farming practices and learn from other growers around the country.