About Us

The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) will award a $10,000 academic scholarship to one graduate-level student conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. The winner is selected based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades. 

Applications are available in early spring with a mid-June deadline.

For questions about the program email us at info@pleaf.org.  

The potato industry Leadership Institute brings together outstanding potato growers and industry representatives for eight training and professional development days. The annual program will be held February 21-March 1, 2024.

Participants will receive an overview of the local and national potato industry, including some of the challenges and issues beyond the production sector along with tours of local agricultural businesses. 

Attendees will then fly to Washington, D.C, hear from public policy and communication experts, and practice effectively delivering key messages. Participants join other growers from their state to educate members of Congress on the U.S. potato industry and policies impacting it.

For questions about the program email us at info@pleaf.org.