Before faculty can consider non-traditional teaching and learning (NTTL) strategies the first step in developing an active learning environment is to determine where you want your classroom and students to be.
As such, the word russet isn't capitalized. The term Idaho potato thus technically refers to any potato grown in the great state of Idaho, although it's mainly used to describe russets, since that's mainly what Idaho grows.
A No. 1 potato from Idaho comes packed in cartons and has less defects, as well as a nice oval shape with few eyes. The No. 2 potato is commonly used in situations where the overall appearance is not as important such as freshly made French fries, mashed potatoes or hash browns.