The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred Program will be celebrating the start of the planting season and Idaho-grown nursery products with the 2018 Spring Nursery Retail Road Show. The Road Show will promote locally grown plants, trees, flowers and other nursery products. Events will take place from April 28 through May 18 with stops at Idaho Preferred member retail nurseries across the state.

Road Show stops in the Magic Valley will give shoppers opportunities to participate in planting events, take advantage of special pricing, and talk with experts to learn more about planting locally grown nursery products in yards and gardens.

Saturday, April 28	Jerome	Moss Greenhouse	269 South 300 East	11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 29	Twin Falls	D&B Supply	2964 Addison Avenue East	11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Support local Idaho growers!

“We want to raise awareness that local nurseries grow a variety of flowers, trees and shrubs that can thrive in Idaho’s soils and climate,” said Leah Clark, Idaho Preferred Program manager. “When you buy local nursery products, you’re supporting the local economy plus you know the plants are better able to flourish in your yard and garden. Our local growers and retailers are experts in their field and understand that soil conditions vary greatly throughout Idaho. Look for the Idaho Preferred logo to find nursery products grown in Idaho.”

Representatives from Idaho Preferred will be available for interviews and inquiries:

Leah Clark, Idaho Preferred Program manager, leah.clark@isda.idaho.gov, (208) 332-8684

Megan Harper, Idaho Preferred commerce development analyst, megan.harper@isda.idaho.gov

Additional information, locations and photos can be on the program’s website:

About Idaho Preferred

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred® Program seeks to identify and promote food and agricultural products grown, raised, or processed in the Gem State. The program showcases the quality, diversity, and availability of Idaho food and agricultural products. Idaho Preferred also works to assist Idaho consumers in their efforts to find local products.

For Immediate Release	Contact: Leah Clark
April 27, 2018	(208) 332-8684 Mobile: (208) 830-4919 Leah.Clark@isda.idaho.gov ISDA Main: (208) 332-8500