During the Idaho Potato Commission’s October meeting, three new commissioners were sworn in. Grower Julie VanOrden of Garth VanOrden Farms in Pingree; processor Paul Sato from McCain Foods USA Inc.; and shipper Bryan Wada of Wada Farms will each serve three-year terms. Nick Blanksma of Legacy Farms and Todd Cornelison of High Country Potatoes were appointed chairman and vice chairman, respectively. Pat Kole, IPC's vice president of legal and government affairs, swears in new commissioners Julie VanOrden, Bryan Wada and Paul Sato.
“I’m pleased to welcome Julie, Paul and Bryan to the Idaho Potato Commission. From farming to processing to politics, their impressive backgrounds and experience will be instrumental as we develop and implement new marketing programs that will shape the future of Idaho’s most important agricultural product, the Idaho potato,” said Frank Muir, president and chief executive officer of the Idaho Potato Commission.
Every marketing program the IPC initiates, whether it’s advertising, public relations, retail promotions or social media, is designed to encourage folks to proactively look for the “Grown in Idaho” seal and meet at least one of four overarching goals:
Nine commissioners represent Idaho potato growers, shippers and processors. They are nominated by industry peers and selected by Gov. Brad Little. The commissioners are:
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