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2 wrz 2020 · The Idaho State Historical Society says during World War II, out of necessity, potato processing plants grew in numbers, which encouraged Idaho farmers to raise even more potatoes. By 1959, Idaho had become the nation's leading producer of potatoes.
27 lut 2023 · Discover Idaho’s “spud-tacular” history and culture at the Blackfoot Potato Museum. As the state’s top crop and a vital part of its economy, the museum celebrates the iconic potato industry and the hardworking farmers behind it.
Early History. The first potatoes grown in Idaho were planted in northern Idaho by Rev. Henry Spaulding. It was a successful crop but his missionary work was brought to an end by the Whitman massacre and the Spauldings were forced to leave in 1850.
Idaho and potatoes are interchangeable in many conversations, but the state of Idaho becoming famous for potatoes was not an accident. Learn more about the Famous Idaho Potato, the history of the potato, and all of our favorite potato-themed places to visit in Idaho.
A History of the Potato in Idaho. by James W Davis. Say “Idaho” and the first thing most non-residents think of is the famous potato. Any history of Idaho would not be complete without considering the history of the potato industry. In certain ways the mighty Snake River is the mother of Idaho’s potato industry.
Idaho Potato History. The history of the Idaho potato industry dates back to the mid-19th century when the first potatoes were grown in the region. Potatoes were initially introduced in Idaho by European settlers who brought seed potatoes with them during the Oregon Trail migration.
The first record of acreage and production of potatoes in Idaho was in 1882. At that time 2,000 acres were grown, with a production of 250,000 bushels. At the beginning of the century, the acreage had climbed to only 10,000 acres, with a production of something over 1,000,000 bushels.
