10 Fascinating Potato Facts You Probably Didn't Know Idaho

Potatoes have been a popular food for centuries. Mashed, smashed, chipped, fried, sliced or covered in cheese, potatoes can be eaten with just about every meal. They are also an easy way to get iron, potassium and vitamin c. So load up and cook Idaho's finest for dinner to celebrate and give gratitude for its versatility and overall yumminess.

Idaho produces more potatoes than any other state. That may not be a surprise, but did you know on average in one year is is over a billion dollars in revenue for the state?! That is a lot of potatoes. Here is a list of Idaho's other main agricultural money makers. How much do we really know about these potatoes that have helped make our great state what it is today?

10 Potato Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Idaho produces more potatoes than any other state. That may not be a surprise but did you know on average in one year is is over a billion dollars in revenue for the state?! That is a lot of potatoes. How much do we really know about these potatoes that have helped make our great state what it is today?

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Big Idaho Potato Truck in Action

A behind-the-scenes look at the Big Idaho Potato Truck!

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How selling potatoes in Idaho Can Give You Jail Time

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Peek Inside the Big Idaho Potato

You may be wondering, what kind of amenities come with a giant potato like this ... you know ... in the middle of nowhere? Surprisingly, this potato comes with all of the essentials, and then some. Here are a few photos of what the Big Idaho Potato looks like on the inside.

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