Boise, Idaho - The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred program announced the launch of the fifth annual Ag-artisan Holiday Gift Box. The latest initiative for the upcoming holiday season is an opportunity for Idahoans to support farmers, ranchers and food crafters across the Gem State.

“This gift is more than a box of great tasting products, it’s become a beloved tradition for Idahoans to share a bit on Idaho nostalgia for the holidays and an most importantly, it supports some of our local agricultural producers.” said Erica White, Idaho Preferred Program Manager. “The Holiday Gift Box features wonderful array of Idaho sourced food, beverage and skin care products together in this one-of-a-kind agricultural experience.”

2023 will include an expanded selection of two holiday gift box collections to showcase more of Idaho’s producers. With contributions from more than 25 Idaho farmers, ranchers and food crafters from across the state, the boxes showcase Idaho's agricultural diversity and indulges in the spirit of the season.

The 2023 Holiday Gift Boxes Include:

Box 1

• Apis - Cuticle Salve
• American Table Food - Classic Rolled Hotcake Crepe Mix
• Collings Family Farm - Goat Milk Lip Balm
• Free Spirits Beverage Company, LLC - Cardamom Rose Cocktail Rimming Sugar
• Hot Eric Honey - Cacao Turmeric Honey
• Nature's Indulgence - Granola
• Rich's Chicks - Freeze Dried Egg Puff Pet Treats
• Seeds Roots and Shoots - French Canadian Split Pea Soup (Grown in Idaho!)
• Thomas Cattle Company – Original Flavor Beef Jerky
• Wagner Idaho Foods – Wagner’s Idaho Mustard
• Weiser Classic Candy - Holiday Truffles
• 1,000 Springs Mill - Organic Popping Corn

Box 2:

• American Ostrich Farms - Handcrafted Ostrich Oil Soap
• Back Forty Farms - Freeze Dried Eggs
• Cherry Hill Farms - Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries
• Harvest Ridge Organics - Organic Rolled Oats
• Homemade by Dorothy - Huckleberry Pepper Jelly
• Kauffman Farms - Barley Soup
• Macy's Apples & Hives - Beeswax Lip Balm
• Naughty Fruit - Dried Spiced Apples
• Northern Latitude Foods - Idaho Wild Rice
• Oma & Popie's LLC - Spicy Fry Sauce
• Red Chair Lavender - Pleasant Dreams Lavender Mist

Each 2023 Ag-Artisan Holiday Gift Box collection is priced at $59.99 + tax /shipping and the retail value of each box collection is $85.00. This not-for-profit promotion is intended to support our farmers, ranchers and local food economies from the ground up.

Learn more about  2023 Holiday Gift Box offerings and place your order at https://idahopreferred.com/holiday-gift-box/ Supplies are limited. The holiday gift boxes are sold separately and will be shipped in mid-December to ensure they arrive in time for your holiday celebrations.

Idaho Preferred is a program of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, with a mission to connect Idaho agriculture and food producers with consumers, retailers and food services, expanding their marketplace.

Contact:

Erica White

Idaho Preferred Program Manager

(208) 972-9955

erica.white@isda.idaho.gov