Healthy Soil, Productive Farms
Idaho’s agricultural productivity depends on the health of its soils, the integrity of its landscapes, and the responsible management of both private and public lands. Land stewardship is not just an environmental commitment — it is an economic necessity.
Key Issues
- Soil health initiatives, including cover cropping, no-till, and crop rotation
- Conservation easements and farmland preservation
- Public land grazing management and permit stability
- Invasive species control on agricultural and rangeland
- Nutrient management and soil testing programs
- USDA conservation programs (CRP, EQIP, CSP) and Idaho producer participation
Idaho Farmers supports policies and programs that empower producers to be effective stewards of their land while maintaining profitable, productive agricultural operations.