Collaborators | Idaho Preferred

Idaho Preferred

Built Through Collaboration

Idaho agriculture grows through relationships, partnerships, and shared effort.

Idaho Preferred brings together a statewide network of collaborators who each bring something to the table. Together, we work across industries to support producers, expand opportunities, and connect Idaho-grown products to the marketplace.

Why This Matters

At the center of this work are Idaho’s farmers, ranchers, food producers, processors, and artisans.

By connecting producers to the right people, tools, and opportunities, Idaho Preferred helps businesses grow their operation and into new markets. From visibility and storytelling to distribution and buyer connections, this system is designed to help producers succeed at every stage.

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What Collaboration Looks Like

A Connected Network Across Idaho

Supporting Idaho agriculture takes more than one program. It requires coordination across industries, organizations, and markets. Idaho Preferred works alongside collaborators across the state to build a more connected marketplace one where producers have access to resources, relationships, and real opportunities. Together, this network helps bring Idaho-grown products to more communities, more shelves, and more tables.

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EXPLORE OUR COLLABORATORS

Explore our collaborators by role in the marketplace

Commodity Commissions & Industry Associations

Providing leadership, research, and promotion for Idaho’s agricultural sectors.

Business & Industry Resources

Organizations that support producers through training, funding, and technical assistance.

Nonprofits and business support organizations | Technical assistance providers | Economic and destination development organizations | Community-based organizations focused on food access and local food systems

Marketing & Media Collaborators

Partners who help tell the story of Idaho agriculture and build awareness and demand.

Marketing agencies and creative partners | Media organizations and publications | Content creators and influencers

Certification & Regulatory Collaborators

Organizations that support compliance, safety, and certification.

Food safety and certification agencies | Regulatory partners and inspection programs | Regulatory partners and inspection programs

Government & Public Organization

Public agencies and institutions that support agriculture and rural communities.

City and county governments | State and federal agencies (USDA) | Conservation districts and natural resource partners

Makers & Processors

Businesses that transform Idaho-grown products into value-added goods.

Food and beverage manufacturers | Consumer packaged goods companies | Value-added producers

Distribution & Aggregation

Organizations that move products through the supply chain.

Food hubs and aggregators | Distributors and wholesalers

Retail & Food Access

Businesses that connect Idaho-grown products to consumers.

Grocery stores and specialty retailers | DFarmers markets and farm stands | Online marketplaces and direct-to-consumer platforms | Restaurants, foodservice, and institutional buyers

Working Together to Grow Idaho Agriculture

Each collaborator plays a role in moving Idaho agriculture forward from production and promotion to distribution and education. Together, this network helps ensure Idaho producers are not only identified, but supported, promoted, and connected to real opportunities in the marketplace.

Interested in Collaborating? 
We are always looking to work with organizations and businesses that share a commitment to supporting Idaho producers and strengthening Idaho agriculture.

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