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Phone: (516) 249-6030 or 1 (800) 645-9470

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2019 Bushwick VA Potato Contest Quiz

Virginia Potato Trivia




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1. What year were the first potato seed sent to America?

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Potatoes arrived in the Colonies in 1621 when the Governor of Bermuda, Nathaniel Butler, sent two large cedar chests containing potatoes and other vegetables to Governor Francis Wyatt of Virginia at Jamestown.

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2. The potato was first cultivated in:

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South America Peru\\\\\\\’s Inca Indians first cultivated the potato in about 200 B.C

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3. Which US President first served French Fries in the White House?

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French Fries were introduced to the U.S. when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his Presidency of 1801-1809

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4. During the Alaska gold rush gold was traded ounce for ounce for potatoes.

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True. Gold Rush miners prized the potato, high in vitamin C, because it prevented scurvy. Men traded gold for the precious potato, ounce for ounce. At today\\\\\\\’s average gold price, a medium potato would cost over $5000!

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5. Where was the Potato Chip invented?

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New York. In 1853 railroad magnate Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt complained that his potatoes were cut too thick and sent them back to the kitchen at a fashionable resort in Saratoga Springs, NY. To spite his haughty guest, Chef George Crum sliced some potatoes paper thin, fried them in hot oil, salted and served them. To everyone’s surprise, Vanderbilt loved his “Saratoga Crunch Chips,” and potato chips have been popular ever since

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6. A medium size potato has more potassium than a Banana

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True. In addition, potatoes are a great source of Vitamin C and contain 2-8% of nine other vitamins.– A good source of vitamin B6, Fat, sodium, and cholesterol-free

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7. The potato has been grown in space.

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True: In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually, feeding future space colonies

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8. Virginia ranks 6th in summer production of potatoes.

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True

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9. How big was the largest potato recorded in history?

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18 pounds 14 ounces

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10. Agriculture is the largest industry in Virginia

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True

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11. What is your full name?

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12. What is your email address?

Ancient Incas used potatoes to tell time.”

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Bushwick Potato Commission
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Farmingdale, NY 11735

Phone
(516) 249-6030 or 1 (800) 645-9470

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