a cheerful farmer washes dirt off freshly harvested potatoes at the kitchen sink. She then places the clean brown potatoes into a large pot of boiling water on the stove. Steam rises from the pot as the potatoes cook and soften inside. The cooked potatoes will soon become part of a hearty meal for the family. Other family members gather around the kitchen table setting plates and utensils. A basket of more raw potatoes sits nearby showing the abundant harvest. potatoes being prepared as an important food crop and vegetable for eating