The United States Sweet Potato Council is the advocate for the economic well-being of U.S. sweet potato growers. The Council is a voluntary organization. Its financial support comes from dues paid by state organizations, from Associate Membership dues, and individual sponsorships. U.S. sweet potato growers and the entire U.S. Sweet Potato Industry benefit directly and indirectly from the activities of the Council. The Council supports the Industry by: Implementing reasonably priced promotion activities Monitoring federal issues affecting the growers' ability to produce efficiently Lobbying key Congressmen and federal staff on federal issues important to growers Provide a forum for bringing together, on a national level, growers and issues of diverse regions

About the Council Sweet Potato Nutrition Sweet Potato Recipes Statistical Yearbook Marketing / Merchandising Industry Links For more information, contact: The United States Sweet Potato Council, Inc. 12 Nicklaus Lane, Suite 101 Columbia, SC 29229 Tel. (803) 788-7101 website:www.SweetPotatoUSA.org E-mail

Sweet Potato ~~~ Nutritionally Supercharged The versatile and naturally delicious sweet potato is perfect for the health-conscious consumer. The sweet potato blends well with herbs, spices and flavorings, producing delicious dishes of all types --- from breads and appetizers, to casseroles, main dishes, and desserts. Their rich flavor, texture, nutrient content and appetizing color make them a perfect choice for any meal. Sweet Potato Recipes Download the Sweet Potato Council's recipe brochure and start enjoying the versatile sweet potato. Sweet Potato Baby Food Recipes "will help you easily prepare one of nature's healthiest foods for your little ones." A powerhouse of nutrition, the sweet potato is a perfect example of good food that's good for you. Sweet potatoes are: bursting with beta carotene (vitamin A) high in vitamin C good sources of fiber fat-free cholesterol-free. In fact, the sweet potato has taken top honors in two surveys of the nutritional benefits of vegetables. And, when eaten with the skin, it has more fiber than oatmeal. One medium (4 ounce) sweet potato, baked with the skin, has about four times the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A and almost half the recommendation for Vitamin C. [more]