MONTANA CERTIFIED SEED POTATO PRODUCTION 



CERTIFIED SEED STOCK 



VIRUS FREE STOCK 



e-Current estimate 1976 season's production. 



f -Projected short-term production response to new market demand. 



The above table shows a steady growth in the total production of 

 seed potatoes. However, of equal importance is that "total certified 

 seed potato" acreage could be increased by four hundred percent over 

 the next five years. With approximately 80% of the total certified 

 potatoes currently exported as seed to other states, regions and 

 countries, seed growers are familiar with an exportive market structure. 

 The experience and immediate increased production capability together 

 with a superior quality product are advantageous requisites for new 

 export trade in the foreign market. 



The foregoing material is designed as a preliminary introduction to 

 areas of Montana agriculture and their potential to supply the foreign 

 markets. This information is not totally inclusive. However, it is 

 representative of existing potentials. 



For further information, contact: 



THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



MARKETING AND TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 



1300 CEDAR STREET 



AIRPORT WAY BLDG. WEST 



HELENA, MONTANA 59601 



Special thanks are expressed to all of the Farm and Commodity Organizations 

 representing Montana agriculture for their assistance in compiling this 

 presentation. 



