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Recent Press Releases

• 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Application

  January 31, 2023
  Boise, Idaho - The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced today the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open. The deadline for submitting all application materials is Sunday, March 5, 2023. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $2 million to ISDA to award to specialty crop projects across the state. “The Specialty... More

• Idaho Farm and Ranch Succession Planning Course

  January 4, 2023
  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Farm and Ranch Center announced today its new online Succession Planning Course. The 28-lesson course allows producers to work at their own pace to learn the process of succession planning, identify generational goals, start family conversations, and create a transfer management plan.   “As a state agency, we want to provide actionable tools to ... More

• “Give. Eat. Local.” This Year with the Idaho Preferred Holiday Gift Box

  November 30, 2022
  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred program is excited to offer its annual ag-artisan holiday gift box. This year, customers have two gift box options containing more than 13 products grown, raised, and crafted in Idaho. Each purchase supports local Idaho producers and our economy. “The Idaho Preferred holiday boxes have become a wonderful tradition and are a great way t... More

• ISDA Showcases the Idaho Farm to Chef Connection

  October 13, 2022
  Boise, Idaho – Idaho Preferred announced the premier of a special video series, “Idaho’s Farm to Chef Connection,” featuring chefs and restaurants whose menus are devoted to using locally-sourced ingredients from the Gem State’s farm and ranch families. ‘“Idaho’s Farm to Chef Connection,’ tells the story of Idaho-grown foods through the experiences of our state’s chefs and farmers who are commi... More

• Governor and ISDA Director Host Wheat Agreement Ceremony

  September 19, 2022
  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Governor Brad Little and Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould will host Taiwan Flour Mills Association representatives and Idaho wheat industry officials at a ceremony to sign a $576 million agreement supporting U.S. wheat exports to Taiwan over the next two years. Governor’s Ceremonial Office, Idaho Capitol, second floor September 19, 2022... More