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Colorado: Famous for potatoes?

MEEKER | Colorado is best known for its beautiful mountains and exceptional skiing, but did you know it is also one of the top five potato-producing states in the U.S. and the second-largest producer of fresh-market potatoes?

The state has a long tradition of potato farming dating back to the early 1880s, and Colorado State University is proud to breed potatoes specifically for the Colorado potato industry. Since 1975, the Colorado State University Potato Breeding…