The mission of the Idaho Center for Potato Research and Education (ICPRE) is to coordinate and link all aspects of research, extension, and academic programs related to potatoes at the University of Idaho for the purpose of advancing the science of potatoes. ICPRE is associated with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and is administered by the dean of the college. Specific objectives of the ICPRE are to:

1. Create greater visibility for University of Idaho potato programs.

2. Facilitate the development of interdisciplinary potato research.

3. Increase extramural funding for potato research and extension programs.

4. Provide a focal point for disseminating information and technology about potatoes and the science of potato production.

5. Develop stronger relationships with other potato related entities in identifying, addressing, solving, and transferring solutions to meet the challenges faced by the Idaho potato industry.