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Members produce both seed potatoes and potatoes for consumption in a variety of forms.
Total value is substantially increased through processing. Potatoes are the most popular of all vegetables grown with annual U.S. per capita consumption of 138 pounds. In 1988, NPC realized the importance of focusing on environmental issues and created the Environmental Affairs Committee. Through this committee, NPC has been engaged in a number of areas related to pesticides. NPC is one of the Charter Partners in PESP and has an established policy of working closely with EPA and FDA on food safety as related to potatoes.