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ABOUT THE POTATO GROWERS OF ALBERTA


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. The new Board of Directors had a vision to move the potato industry forward, while working together with growers, trade members, government and researchers to build a successful, credible industry in the province of Alberta. Our history book is loaded with 50 years of facts, original meeting minutes, images and Grower stories, plus much more.


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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

Potato Corn Chowder

This hearty chowder is filling and all you need to warm up on a cool day.

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Ingredients 

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 Cup diced onion
  • 1 Cup potatoes




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Total Time:

40 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

25 minutes

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PGA latest news

POTATO GROWERS OF ALBERTA NEWS

Potato surplus and halted processing impacts new Alberta crops

https://globalnews.ca/news/6914063/potato-surplus-and-halted-processing-impacts-new-alberta-crops/


News and Events

News and Events

Stay up to date with Industry information, news, events and resources.

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.

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Seed Directory
2020 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow

Join us November 17-19, 2020 at the Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre in Red Deer for our Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow. NOTE:: NEW DATES FOR EVENTS

2019 South Country CO-OP Ag-Expo
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

A huge thank you to Pepsico Frito Lay and Old Dutch for donating potato chips for our booth this year. Also thanks to the many volunteers that were such great hosts.