EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) will be holding its winter meetings at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks February 21st through the 23rd.
At this year’s NPPGA Chairman’s Banquet, Minnesota certified seed grower and current NPPGA Chairman Lonnie Spokely will pass the gavel to Chairman-elect, Greg Campbell of Grafton, ND. Campbell is co-owner of Campbell Farms based in Grafton. Campbell Farms raises and packs red and yellow potatoes for the fresh market.
We will also be posthumously honoring long time Potato Associate Jim Vistad with the Meritorious Service Award. Jim’s wife Cheryl and family will be on hand to receive the honor.
The evening entertainment will again be “Jazz on Tap” playing background music to allow growers and associates to visit before and after dinner.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we will again will be offering FREE REGISTRATIONS to all NPPGA grower/members. The banquet is also open to Potato Associates and guests for $50. All banquet attendees must pre-register to assist in event planning. Registration and event schedules have been mailed out, but if you didn’t receive yours, you can download on the link below, print, fill out and mail back to us.
The following is a complete list of events being held over the three days, followed by links for registrations and printable schedules.
| EVENT | DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| NPPGA Research Reporting Conf. | Tue | 2/21 | 8:00-3:00 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 4 |
| NPPGA Annual Meeting | Tue | 2/21 | 3:30-5:00 | Alerus Center – Oriole Room (2) |
| Potato Associates Annual Meeting | Tue | 2/21 | 4:00-5:00 | Alerus Center – Morning Dove Room (1) |
| NPPGA Banquet Social Hour | Tue | 2/21 | 5:50-6:30 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 5 |
| NPPGA Chairman’s/MSA Banquet | Tue | 2/21 | 6:30-9:30 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 5 |
| International Crop Expo | Wed | 2/22 | 9:00-5:00 | Alerus Center – Main Arena |
| Potato Educational Programs | Wed | 2/22 | 9:00-12:00 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 4 |
| Int. Crop Expo Keynote Speaker | Wed | 2/22 | 1:00-2:00 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 4 |
| ND Seed Meeting | Wed | 2/22 | 1:30-2:30 | Alerus Center – Eagle Room (10) |
| Minn-Dak Co-op Annual Meeting | Wed | 2/22 | 1:30-3:00 | Alerus Center – Oriole Room (2) |
| RRV Fresh Co-op Annual Meeting | Wed | 2/22 | 3:00-4:30 | Canad Inn – Altos Cafe, Room A |
| Potato Associate Social | Wed | 2/22 | 5:00-9:00 | Canad Inn – Playmakers Lounge upstairs |
| International Crop Expo | Thur | 2/23 | 9:00-4:00 | Alerus Center – Main Arena |
| Potato Educational Programs | Thur | 2/23 | 9:00-12:00 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 4 |
| Int. Crop Expo Panel Discussion | Thur | 2/23 | 1:00-2:00 | Alerus Center – Ballroom 4 |
| NDSU/UMN Potato Scout School | Thur | 2/23 | 1:00-5:00 | Alerus Center – Eagle Room (10) |
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM for Research Reporting Conference and/or NPPGA Banquet
DOWNLOAD PRESENTER’S SCHEDULE for Research Reporting Conference and International Crop Expo
Potato Scout School Information and Registration Link
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NPPGA would like to extend a special thanks to our major sponsor, Cenex Harvest States and our other great sponsors for making the events of the day possible!
— Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
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