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U.S. Potato Industry

Sustainability

U.S. potato farmers use sustainable growing techniques to ensure healthy crops generation after generation. The soil is cared for year-round and involves the addition of compost, rotation of crops, and growing cover crops. This approach reduces erosion and adds nutrients to the soil naturally. Great care is taken to conserve water and reduce evaporation with constant irrigation monitoring. Potatoes are sustainable for the environment, people and communities. Potato production has a lower carbon footprint and requires less land and water than many other fruits, vegetables, and cereals.1 Potatoes are also affordable, widely available, and prevalent in many diets around the world. Potatoes can help feed people across our growing planet in a healthy and sustainable way.

Potatoes Can Help Feed a Growing World Sustainably

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. Potatoes can help feed a growing world sustainably.

Learn More

Contact your local Potatoes USA representative office to find out more about sustainable farming practices in the U.S. potato industry.

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