About the PAA

The PAA has as a paramount objective the collection and dissemination of the best available technical and practical information relating to all aspects of potato production, biology, and utilization. The PAA serves as the official professional society for those involved in potato research, extension, production, and utilization. The Association provides opportunities to contribute in one or more of seven sections: Breeding & Genetics, Certification, Extension, Plant Protection, Physiology, Production & Management, and Utilization & Marketing.

The PAA publishes the American Journal Potato Research (previously the American Potato Journal)

as a means of disseminating the latest information relating to potato science, including breeding & genetics, crop & storage management, marketing, processing, disease & pest control, and new variety releases. Springer Journals and the PAA have established a website where you go for electronic access to the complete library of the American Potato Journal from Vol. 1, 1923 through Vol. 74, 1996, and the American Journal of Potato Research from Vol. 75, 1996 to current. Only members see the entire content of articles; Non-members only see abstracts.

The PAA meets annually, usually in July, at selected sites throughout North America. Research presentations, information exchange, identification of professional contacts, and participation in association business meetings are key activities of the annual meeting. Research, field, and industry tours are highlights of PAA annual meetings.

An endowment fund was established in 1999 to provide funds for special projects of benefit to PAA and the potato industry. Members and non-members are invited to contribute.