Where were potatoes first grown?
Potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes Mountains of South America, in what's now Peru and Bolivia, thousands of years ago.
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- How important is the potato as a crop?
“The potato is one of the world's most important food crops, after rice, wheat, and corn.”
Reference: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Which potato is most often used for French fries in the US?
The Russet Burbank potato, developed by Luther Burbank, is the variety most often used for French fries in the US.
How many of the world's almonds come from California?
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