Montcalm and Bay counties are the major Michigan producers of potatoes. The most popular type of Michigan potato is the round white, as a summer fresh market potato and chipping potato. The table varieties of round whites are well liked for their moistness and soft texture, and russets are preferred for their excellent baking quality. These have a unique flavor and may be prepared in many ways. Potatoes are a great source of nutrition too.
Potatoes are fat-free, rich in potassium and an excellent source of fiber.
Today the potato is the world's fourth most important food crop and by far it's most important vegetable. Cultures that may have very little else in common share the cultivation of potatoes. Varieties of spuds are grown by people in 130 countries around the world and their production in developing countries is increasing faster than that of any other food crop.