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    Potatoes

    Pennsylvania harvests approximately 8,600 acres of potatoes each year, with a production of 260 cwt. The Commonwealth is one of the top potato processing states in the country and nearly exclusively grows potatoes for the chip industry! 

    Take a look at the video below to learn more about how Pennsylvania is shaping the world of potato farming and processing! 

     

    Pennsylvania Potato growing and processing

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