2023 NPC Washington Summit
Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill!
February 27-March 3, 2023
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Washington, D.C.
Keynote Lunch: Political Outlook
Charlie Cook Returns to the Washington Summit!
Renowned Political Analyst and Founder of the Cook Political Report
Meeting Hotel
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Reconnect at the 2023 NPC Washington Summit and Unite in Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill!
NPC’s annual Washington Summit provides a forum for potato industry members to discuss, define, and advocate for the policy priorities impacting their businesses and protecting their ability to farm.
Throughout the week, participants:
- Hear from the nation’s top political and policy experts
- Welcome NPC’s new officers and grower leaders
- Meet with members of Congress representing potato-growing states and districts
- … and unite as an industry in Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill!
During the 2023 NPC Washington Summit, attendees will advocate for issues such as keeping potatoes in federal nutrition programs, promoting free and fair-trade agreements, and protecting tax policies that support the long-term health of family-owned farming operations.
Social Media
In January, Potato LEAF marked its fifth anniversary of advancing leaders in the U.S. potato industry! 🥔✨ A 2024 graduate of the Leadership Institute and this year`s Grower Leader – Colin Szawlowski of Valley Spud, LLC in Hadley, Mass. – joined NPC COO Mike Wenkel for an Eye on Potatoes podcast where they discussed the incredible success of Potato LEAF programs and the exciting impact ahead in 2025.
📢 Tune in to learn how these initiatives are shaping the industry`s future.
👉 Link in bio to listen now!
#PotatoLeadership #PotatoExpo #LeadershipDevelopment #PotatoIndustry
Feb 11
In January, Potato LEAF marked its fifth anniversary of advancing leaders in the U.S. potato industry! 🥔✨ A 2024 graduate of the Leadership Institute and this year`s Grower Leader – Colin Szawlowski of Valley Spud, LLC in Hadley, Mass. – joined NPC COO Mike Wenkel for an Eye on Potatoes podcast where they discussed the incredible success of Potato LEAF programs and the exciting impact ahead in 2025.
📢 Tune in to learn how these initiatives are shaping the industry`s future.
👉 Link in bio to listen now!
#PotatoLeadership #PotatoExpo #LeadershipDevelopment #PotatoIndustry
🎧Did you know that U.S. fresh potatoes are making a big splash in Mexico after 25 years of work to open the market? Discover the journey, challenges, and opportunities for our 🥔 growers in the latest #EyeOnPotatoes episode!🌱
Download and subscribe link in bio.
Jan 29
🎧Did you know that U.S. fresh potatoes are making a big splash in Mexico after 25 years of work to open the market? Discover the journey, challenges, and opportunities for our 🥔 growers in the latest #EyeOnPotatoes episode!🌱
Download and subscribe link in bio.
During @potatoexpo 2025, Eye on Potatoes podcast host @talkinaglane sat down with NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Randy Russell, President of The Russell Group, for a live podcast recording to reflect on the outcomes of the 2024 election and forecast how the policies being floated by the incoming Trump Administration and new Congress could impact growers in 2025 and beyond.
Podcast link in bio.
Jan 16
During @potatoexpo 2025, Eye on Potatoes podcast host @talkinaglane sat down with NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Randy Russell, President of The Russell Group, for a live podcast recording to reflect on the outcomes of the 2024 election and forecast how the policies being floated by the incoming Trump Administration and new Congress could impact growers in 2025 and beyond.
Podcast link in bio.
Come join us for a detailed panel discussion on how NPC and our allies are maintaining and enhancing export market access for U.S. potatoes.
Featuring panelists, Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA, Matt Lantz, Senior VP, Global Access at Bryant Christie, and Luis Moreno, Mexico Representative, at Potatoes USA. Moderated by Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council.
#PotatoExpo #MeetandPotatoes
Jan 10
Come join us for a detailed panel discussion on how NPC and our allies are maintaining and enhancing export market access for U.S. potatoes.
Featuring panelists, Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA, Matt Lantz, Senior VP, Global Access at Bryant Christie, and Luis Moreno, Mexico Representative, at Potatoes USA. Moderated by Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council.
#PotatoExpo #MeetandPotatoes