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New Brunswick grows 50,000 acres of quality potatoes. |
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Approximately 56% of the acreage represents processing potatoes, 25% is table potatoes and 19% is seed. |
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The New Brunswick potato industry has 200 farm operations. |
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New Brunswick has been exporting potatoes for over 100 years and currently ships to approximately 35 countries. |
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The Shepody variety, used by the potato industry the world over, was developed here in New Brunswick. |
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New Brunswick has a unique soil type, “Holmesville” soil which is one of the most fertile soil of North America’s soil types. Many people believe this accounts for the excellent taste of New Brunswick potatoes. |
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Potatoes New Brunswick does not usually buy or sell potatoes, although it is empowered to do so. Normally, producers are free to sell, buy and market the crop where and when they choose. |
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A producer may plant the acreage and assortment of potato varieties desired, providing federal and provincial trade and phytosanitary regulations are fulfilled. |
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Potatoes New Brunswick is unique in that we follow the province of New Brunswick’s bilingual policy. Our grower meetings regularly feature both English and French. |
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Only CFIA certified seed can be grown in New Brunswick. |
| AAFC |
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
| APHIS |
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U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| CFA |
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture |
| CFIA |
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
| CHC |
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Canadian Horticultural Council |
| C-PIQ |
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Canadian Partners in Quality |
| NBDAFA |
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| NAPPO |
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North American Plant Protection Organization |
| PMRA |
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency |
| PMANA |
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Potato Marketing Association of North America |
| PNB |
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Potatoes New Brunswick |
| USDA |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| USFDA |
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
