How do we do it?
Idaho’s perfect climate, cutting edge technology, extensive irrigation systems, transportation networks, and more important- skilled and hard-working people. That’s the bounty of Idaho.
From fertile soils and favorable climate to innovative farming practices, Idaho yields not only bountiful harvests, but also economic prosperity and community vitality.
- Ideal Climate
- Home to the West’s Most-Inland Seaport
- Premier Agricultural Research
- Affordable Energy and Labor
- Strong Food-Processing Industry
Idaho’s agricultural industry is flourishing. In fact, agribusiness is the single largest contributor to Idaho’s economy, accounting for 20% of Idaho’s gross state product each year. Our production regularly sets and breaks records for cash receipts, and food and beverage processing is the state’s second largest manufacturing sector.
Idaho's Nationally Ranked Commodities
1st
POTATOES, BARLEY, PEPPERMINT OIL, ALFALFA HAY & TROUT
2nd
SUGARBEETS & HOPS
3rd
MILK COWS, MILK & CHEESE
4th
DRY ONIONS, SPRING WHEAT & LENTILS
Top 10 Commodities
Idaho’s 25,000 farms and ranches produce more than 185 different commodities, and we’re ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for the production of more than 25 crops and livestock.
Idaho Agriculture Resources
