Apple of the earth, we salute you

Not only is 2008 The International Year Of The Potato (via Presurfer), but two Peruvian potato researchers were given the Order of Merit of the Diplomatic Service of Peru (from the Potato Museum blog via the Journal of Improbable Research).

Update 1/2/08: according to the CBC, there will be an international potato technology conference in Charlottetown PEI in February.

Update: Make your own Potato Parade.