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2026 Potato LEAF Live Auction at Potato Expo January 7, 2026


Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

We are excited to host a LIVE auction at Potato Expo 2026

Please help us achieve our goal of raising $100,000 to support leadership development within the U.S. potato industry.


The auction will be held on the Expo Stage at Potato Expo 2026 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST.


For additional information, contact us at info@pleaf.org.

Support Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation Today

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Your donated item will be included in the live auction held during Potato Expo 2026.


Items are being accepted through December 5, 2025 

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Your generous contribution will help us achieve our annual fundraising goal of $100,000. All contributions are used for programs of Potato LEAF.

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2026 Auction Items

Potato Expo 2027 VIP Experience Package

Donated by the National Potato Council and Potatoes USA

This package will make your return visit to the Potato Expo 2027 bigger and better with this Enhanced VIP Experience. 


Beyond the networking, connecting, and growth in knowledge and experience, you will be treated as a VIP during your stay.


Experience includes the following:

  • Two (2) Potato Expo 2027 All-Access Passes
  • Up to six (6) nights in a Presidential Suite at the Gaylord Rockies (Jan. 3-9, 2027)Two round-trip main cabin tickets within the continental US on Southwest, Delta or United Airlines to the Denver International Airport (DEN)
  • Round-trip ground transportation 

SR100 Big Gun®Sprinkler–18°x2” FNPT & Nozzles

Donated by Nelson Irrigation Corporation

  The winning bidder will be able to add the 100 Series Big Gun® sprinkler and three nozzles to their irrigation equipment.


The 100 Series Big Gun® sprinkler is the classic high-volume sprinkler -- dominating the pivot end gun market for years. It's also a perfect fit for permanent and portable set irrigation systems.



Learn more on the SR100 Big Gun

10-Night Stay at Château de La Rametière France

  

Donated by Jason Davenport and Blair & Marti Richardson

Enjoy a peaceful escape to Château de La Rametière, an elegant 18th-century French château set on a 14-hectare estate in Plomb, France—just a short drive from the iconic Mont Saint-Michel Bay in Normandy.


The winner of this stay will receive 10 room nights in the château, which features 5 available King and Junior suites and a 3-bedroom private apartment, combining classic charm with modern comfort. Each room includes a bottle of champagne or estate cider, and daily breakfast is provided to start each day on a relaxing note.


Located in the scenic Lower Normandy region near Brittany and the Couesnon River, the château is about a 3-hour drive from Paris Airport—with a rental car being the most convenient way to reach the property. Nearby attractions include Mont Saint-Michel (20 miles), Omaha Beach (60 miles), and the towns of Granville, Fougères, Saint Malo, and Avranches.


This stay can be booked anytime between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. Guests visiting in late October will have the opportunity to take part in the apple harvest on the estate—a seasonal highlight that adds a unique touch to the experience.



Explore Chateau de la remetiere

Full-day Strengths-Based Leadership Session

Donated by Mike Wenkel and Potato LEAF

Discover the power of developing your team’s talents through this full-day educational session centered around Gallup’s CliftonStrengths® assessment with an emphasis on both the individual’s and the team’s strengths.


The package includes the CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment for 10 individuals (additional assessments can be purchased) and an in-person full-day session with Mike Wenkel, CAE, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, at an agreed-upon date and location. 

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