Packin' Spuds

Long ago in the mountains of Idaho, the first potatoes were planted, setting the stage for the beginning of the Famous Idaho Potato, known around the world. Packin' Spuds is an illustrated story of the history of the Idaho Potato, told through the lesson of Mrs. Russet, as she educates the potato kids in her class at the potato school. Packin' Spuds represents the mythical and elusive "Super Potato," that is resistant to the diseases that still are a concern for potato farmers everywhere. This fun-filled potato character is " packin' " (a set of pistols) to fight back against the devastation of diseases takin' potatoes down!