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Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes
The Eye on Potatoes Podcast is brought to you by the National Potato Council. This is the place to tune in for conversations with growers and thought leaders on advocacy, production and all things potatoes. It's about talking with folks across the United States and hearing stories about how federal policy impacts potato farming and the important role the NPC plays in standing up for potatoes on Capitol Hill. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.
Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes
Potato LEAF Approaches 2020 Fundraising Goal
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Eye on Potatoes
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Season 1
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Episode 23
Host Lane Nordland and Mike Wenkel, COO of the National Potato Council, sit down to discuss the first 11 months of the newly formed Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF). From a successful launch at Potato Expo 2020, Potato LEAF challenged the industry with a $2 million fundraising goal to support the Foundation's Legacy Fund, designed to fund programs like the Potato Industry Leadership Institute well into the future.
Despite dealing with a pandemic, Mike shares how the U.S. potato industry has risen to the challenge and is on the cusp of hitting its funding goal. He also shares ways to make a contribution or pledge to the foundation by visiting www.pleaf.org.