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Growing Potatoes 101


 Check out our brochure on growing potatoes in your own garden and choosing the best seed.


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Potato Types in Alberta


All potatoes are not created equal! They all have a different taste, size, color and texture. There are so many to choose from.


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 Fun Facts


The potato was first domesticated in South America around 5,000 BC to 8,000 BC.


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Potato Nutrition


Potatoes are loaded with an abundance of vitamins and minerals. A medium sized potato has more Vitamin C than 3 apples.


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Alberta Potato Growers



FEATURED RECIPE

Sheperd's Pie

This hearty dish will keep the whole family satisfied and wanting more!

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Ingredients 

  • 1-2 lbs ground beef
  • salt & pepper
  • barbeque sauce
  • 6-8 potatoes cooked, seasoned & mashed




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Total Time:

35 minutes

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

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Purchase our 50th Anniversary History Book & Cookbook

On February 23rd, 1966, the Alberta Potato Commission was created, being the first commission developed in the province through the Government of Alberta Agricultural Products and Marketing Act. Read more in our history book, which is loaded with 50 years of facts, original meeting minutes, images and Grower stories, plus much more.


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News & Events

News & Events

Stay up to date with the Potato Industry upcoming events.

Consumers

Consumers

Alberta table potatoes are available in many retail stores and markets throughout the Province.

Kidz Dig Spudz

Kidz Dig Spudz

Potatoes provide carbohydrates and other important nutrients needed for good health.

Recipes

Recipes

Find your new favorite nutritious and delicious potato recipe for your next family meal.

History

History

The PGA was created by potato farmers to become the voice of the Alberta Potato Industry.

Membership

Membership

Add Value to your Potato Business and become a member of the Potato Growers of Alberta.

Research "Project Lead" Wanted
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Under the direction of the Alberta Plant Health Lab and the Potato Growers of Alberta, a Project Lead is required to conduct research on a newly developed project specific to potatoes grown in Alberta...

Seed Directory

Our seed directory is for the year ending July 31, 2020, with a complete list of all licensed seed growers in Alberta and their varieties.

2021 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow

Save the date...November 22-24, 2021 at the Cambridge Hotel & Convention Centre in Red Deer.