Michigan grows both table potatoes and Michigan potatoes for processing. Fresh Michigan potatoes are available from August to November, while they are available in their processed form virtually all year.

Michigan Potato facts:

• Michigan is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes for potato chip processing
• Potatoes are Michigan’s second leading produce commodity
• Nearly 1.82 billion pounds of potatoes are harvested annually in Michigan, generating $182.4 million in sales
• Montcalm is the single largest potato production county in Michigan

Nutrition:

• Potatoes are fat-free, rich in potassium and an excellent source of fiber
• Potatoes contain half of the daily requirement of vitamin C

To learn more visit the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.