Edmonton Potato Growers

Edmonton Potato Growers Edmonton Potato Growers Cooperative Inc. is made up of ten local, family farms that have been producing seed potatoes for over 50 years. Thanks for visiting!

" The Origin of EPG "

In January of 1960 a small group of local potato and vegetable farmers in the Edmonton, Alberta area decided to try an innovative alternative
to conventional produce marketing. If they could work together to avoid competing with one another, they could improve their efficiency AND be more profitable. Soon these farmers would form what would become one of the most respected a

nd efficient potato marketing groups in North America. In 1968, after nearly a decade of working and marketing their produce together, the group centralized sales and distribution, building a warehouse in west Edmonton near what would be the Yellowhead Trail ( HWY 16 ) and 170 Street. ( A dirt road at this time. Not gravel – dirt! )

Centralized sales, marketing, washing, packing and distribution further cemented the idea of cooperation with the next generation of EPG growers and they continued to ship fresh potatoes and other produce into markets in Edmonton and Calgary. Several growers, unhappy with the quality of seed potatoes they had been receiving from outside sources, began to grow small amounts of Certified seed potatoes at this time. At first it was for their own use or the use of their fellow EPG members. But as they gained experience, and as they released small amounts to other commerical growers in Alberta, they became aware of a unique quality. The seed potatoes produced by the Edmonton growers was absolutely first class. It continued to outperform seed from other areas in North America and consistently awarded the subsequent growers excellent yields and increased commercial quality. Expansion into southern Alberta and Washington state further reinforced this level of quality. A new division within EPG for seed potato production, marketing and distribution was soon established. By 1997, EPG was producing in excess of 40,000 metric tonnes of Certified seed potatoes of various classes and generations. Marketing areas now include Canada, The United States of America, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, India and mainland China. The 9 members of Edmonton Potato Growers (1971) Ltd. produce excellent quality seed potatoes with the lowest possible disease levels and the utmost vigor for subsequent crop success. They maintain the same standards as those initially respected by the original members nearly 50 years later! To find out more about our people and products please feel free to tour our website and contact us at any of the information contained therein.

Cracking a cold one open on a cold day isn't as nice as cracking a cold one open on a hot day.But as long as we're koozi...
10/22/2024

Cracking a cold one open on a cold day isn't as nice as cracking a cold one open on a hot day.

But as long as we're koozie, we don't care.

Today is the last day of the conference! Come by the booth to get some limited edition merchandise!
11/22/2023

Today is the last day of the conference!
Come by the booth to get some limited edition merchandise!

Innovator Russet at
07/18/2023

Innovator Russet at

Jack was a visionary whose commitment and wisdom left an indelible impression on EPG. A well deserved honor.
02/03/2023

Jack was a visionary whose commitment and wisdom left an indelible impression on EPG. A well deserved honor.

From Parkland Count, Jack Lewis was inducted into Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame for pioneering new farming techniques for seed potato production, foundi...

We don't always make a pile of washed potatoes, but when we do, they sure look pretty!
11/30/2022

We don't always make a pile of washed potatoes, but when we do, they sure look pretty!

EPG is proud to support our local Food Banks.
11/29/2022

EPG is proud to support our local Food Banks.

Whitecourt Food Bank would like to thank Edmonton Potato Growers for providing potatoes to the Whitecourt Food Bank all year round. Their generous donations help us provide potatoes to all of our clients.

Conference season has begun for the EPG team.Experience Dedication Performance
11/17/2022

Conference season has begun for the EPG team.

Experience

Dedication

Performance

10/05/2022

Cold and flu season is approaching....

Shipped, planted, or sold fresh. Now we await sunshine and rain.
06/07/2022

Shipped, planted, or sold fresh. Now we await sunshine and rain.

Address

12220-170th Street
Edmonton, AB
T5V1L7

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+17804471860

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