Agriculture in Idaho
Idaho agriculture is diverse, abundant and rooted in our history. The state has nearly 25,000 farms and ranches which produce more than 185 different commodities. Idaho ranks in the top ten in the nation in 30 of those commodities Idaho is the third-largest agricultural state in the West and second in net farm income. Agriculture remains a fundamentally important part of Idaho’s economy, communities and way of life. It also contributes significantly to the state’s economy:
2020 Agriculture Cash Receipts: $8.1 billion
Processed Food and Beverage Sales: $11.6 billion
From fries to cheese to wine, Idaho is producing quality products to feed the world and fuel our state. Together, agriculture and food processing generate 17% of Idaho’s total economic output in sales and 12.5% of GDP.
Check out our brochure for more information.