LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Thousands of growers are in town for the 2020 Potato Expo.
The event is the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America.
There are 16,000 people in #LasVegas this week for #PotatoExpo at @TheMirageLV. I had no idea that there are so many varieties. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/8mWu8LBHMn
— Joyce Lupiani (@Joyce_Lupiani) January 15, 2020
This week, those in the potato industry are in town at the Mirage hotel-casino and discussing the future of business.
The fifth annual spud nation throwdown also took place on Tuesday evening, with the cook off featuring several local chefs.
#ChefStew talking about his potato spaghetti during #SpudNationShowdown at #PotatoExpo. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/ZMa4m5zzcP
— Joyce Lupiani (@Joyce_Lupiani) January 15, 2020
Chef @Rock_Harper is the winner of the #SpudNationThrowdown at #PotatoExpo. Sadly, I didn’t get a photo of his entry. pic.twitter.com/eDRTNywIBL
— Joyce Lupiani (@Joyce_Lupiani) January 15, 2020
The potato expo offers educational programming and numerous sessions featuring experts from the industry covering agriculture, trends, and the latest research along with issues facing the business.
