Potato LEAF

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Head to the Cultivation Stage and discover Elements of Employee Engagement

Catch Spud Team 6 on the Expo Stage as they present their capstone project from the 2025 Leadership Institute!

We are underway on the Expo Stage! Come support the Potato LEAF Live Auction happening now!

It is almost time! 🕒 Get to the Expo Stage for the Potato LEAF live auction in 10 minutes. Join us to bid on elite travel, high-octane experiences, and top-tier hardware for your operation. All proceeds support Potato LEAF. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Peeling Back Day 1. Who's ready for the kickoff of the #PotatoExpo 2026 Expo Hall!? See you all at 11am. #meetandpotatoes

Start your engines! Win an exclusive VIP day at APEX Motor Club in Arizona. The package includes professional driver coaching, a hot lap in a Radical SR3 XXR, two nights of luxury lodging, and fine dining. Donated by the McGovern family. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… for more.

Experience "The Granddaddy of Them All!" 🌹 Bidders at Potato Expo can win two tickets to the 2027 Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2027, in Pasadena. Donated by the Idaho Potato Commission to support the foundation’s leadership programs. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Bidders at Potato Expo can win two tickets to the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship at Allegiant Stadium. Donated by the Idaho Potato Commission, this package puts you in Vegas on Jan. 25, 2027, to crown the champion! Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… for more.

The Potato LEAF auction at Potato Expo features a Valley ICON+ smart panel to manage a fleet of pivots from one platform. Donated by Valley Irrigation, this panel features a 7-inch touchscreen and built-in AgSense 365 remote monitoring. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… for more

Fish with a pro! 🎣 Secure a full-day bass fishing adventure with two-time tour champion Jonathon VanDam on Lake St. Clair or the Detroit River. Donated by Sklarczyk Seed Farm, the trip includes top-tier Daiwa gear and lodging. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Improve your pivot irrigation efficiency! Bidders at Potato Expo can win 100 units of Senninger® Filter Regulators. Donated by Hunter Agricultural Irrigation, these units combine filtration and pressure regulation to reduce nozzle clogging Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… for more

Secure the best seats in the house for your team! Win a reserved VIP seating area on the Glass Cactus balcony for the “It’s a Wrap-Up Party” on Jan. 8. Donated by NPC, this package hosts up to 24 guests with a dedicated attendant. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Upgrade your irrigation equipment with an SR100 Big Gun® sprinkler, available during the Potato Expo live auction. Donated by Nelson Irrigation Corporation, this sprinkler includes three nozzles and is a perfect fit for permanent and portable set systems. pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au…

Develop your team with a Strengths-Based Leadership Session, available for bidding at Potato Expo 2026. Donated by Mike Wenkel and Potato LEAF, the package includes CliftonStrengths assessments for 10 people and an in-person coaching session. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to bid

Enjoy Potato Expo 2027 as a VIP! Bidders at the 2026 live auction can win two all-access passes, round-trip airfare, and six nights in a Presidential Suite at the Gaylord Rockies. Donated by NPC and Potatoes USA. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Upgrade your irrigation with a Zimmatic™ 9500P Center Pivot, available at the Potato Expo 2026 live auction. Donated by Lindsay™, this package includes a 179’ span, a FieldNET™-ready control panel and freight to your location. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Identify and reduce potato bruising with the Techmark Impact Recording Device (IRD). Bid at Potato Expo 2026 to win this industry-standard kit, which features a custom-built device, tablet, and shipping included. Donated by Techmark. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.

Take the next step in your leadership development journey on hallowed ground: Gettysburg National Military Park. Potato LEAF is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership in the Field program. For more information and apply, visit pleaf.org/leadership-in-….

Secure a 10-night stay at Château de La Rametière in France at Potato Expo 2026! Donated by Jason Davenport and Blair and Marti Richardson, this package includes five suites, a private apartment, daily breakfast, and more. Visit pleaf.org/potato-leaf-au… to learn more.