Potatoes are the fourth largest crop grown in the world (behind corn, wheat and rice). While we in the U.S. may think that Idaho is the biggest producer, it may surprise you to know that 37% of the world’s supply of potatoes comes from China and India! There are over 5,000 varieties (WOW!) but those most familiar to us are white, russet, yellow, red and sweet. Because they are relatively inexpensive, they serve as important part of diets all over the world.