The Agricultural Heart of the West
Idaho is one of America’s most productive and diverse agricultural states. Spanning from the fertile Palouse in the north to the irrigated deserts of the Snake River Plain, Idaho’s farms and ranches produce an extraordinary variety of crops, livestock, and dairy products that reach tables across the nation and around the world.
With roughly 25,000 farms and ranches covering more than 11 million acres, agriculture touches virtually every corner of the state.
Quick Facts: Idaho is the #1 producer of potatoes, #3 in dairy, and a top-5 producer of barley, trout, and sugar beets. Agriculture contributes over $26 billion annually to the state economy.
Explore Idaho Agriculture
- Agricultural Regions — Magic Valley, Treasure Valley, Palouse, Eastern Idaho, and more
- Crop Production Overview — A summary of Idaho’s major crops
- Idaho Commodities — Detailed profiles of potatoes, dairy, wheat, barley, beef, and more
- Farm Data & Statistics — Idaho agriculture by the numbers
Economic Impact
Agriculture is Idaho’s foundational industry, generating more than $26 billion in total economic activity each year and supporting roughly one in eight jobs statewide. From field to processing plant to export terminal, Idaho agriculture drives economic opportunity across the state.