Every 4th of July, almost every potato chip every America eats comes from within 50 miles of Elizabeth City, NC. Mark Clough is an research scientist from North Carolina State University who specializes in making potatoes even better. Here he talks about the genetics of spuds -- and why we need to keep looking for better and better varieties.
“Where the Food Comes From” explores the legacy of the potato industry in North Carolina in Season 5, episodes 5 anf 6, “They Grow Potato Chips?,” Parts 1 and 2!
