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Member Resources

Thank you for your participation in the Idaho Preferred® program managed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. We hope that you are taking advantage of the many promotional and educational opportunities available to you through this unique marketing program.

Check this page regularly for the latest news and marketing opportunities from the Idaho Preferred® program. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Erica White at  Erica.White@isda.idaho.gov.

Idaho Preferred Annual Report 2023 Edition

Annual Reports

Idaho Preferred’s mission is to promote, connect and educate Idaho farmers and producers so they can grow their marketplace.

Download the 2023 Idaho Preferred Annual Report
Download the 2022 Idaho Preferred Annual Report
Download the 2021 Idaho Preferred Annual Report

Idaho Preferred Events

Learn more about upcoming events and how your company can be involved.

Idaho Preferred Logos

Download logo premission forms, guidelines for logo usage and approved program logos.

Idaho Preferred Live Eat Local

Promotional Materials

Point of sale, signage, stickers and other promotional materials to show you are an Idaho Preferred participant and support local! For custom signage orders, please email erica.white@isda.idaho.gov

ORDER NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE Point of sale, signage, stickers and other promotional materials HERE!

Idaho Preferred Partner Programs

Information on the benefits of being an Idaho Preferred Retail Partner.
Information on the benefits of being an Idaho Preferred Influencer Partner.
Information on the benefits of being an Idaho Preferred Realtor(R) Partner.

Idaho Preferred CSA WEEK MARKETING KIT

Idaho Preferred has created a marketing kit to help raise consumer awareness of locally available CSA Producers. Our goal with this campaign is to promote and connect local growers, farmers, ranchers, and food crafters who use the CSA business model in their agricultural offerings. Idaho Preferred provides the tools and resources to help producers take advantage of the coordinated campaign effort and properly market their business during this important signup season.

Idaho Preferred Farm to Chef Marketing Kit

In this special six-part video series called, “Idaho’s Farm‑to‑Chef Connection,” Idaho Preferred proudly features Idaho chefs working hard to stock their kitchens with locally‑grown or raised ingredients, forging genuine relationships with area farmers, food crafters, and ranchers and strengthening local economies in the process. Everything you need to help share the word!

Idaho Farmers Market Month Marketing Kit

Idaho celebrates the impact farmers markets have on citizen’s overall quality of life. Idaho Preferred provides tools and resources to help market managers, vendors and shoppers take part in the week-long festivities! This event is our inaugural month long celebration, coordinated in conjunction with National Farmers Market Week.

Idaho Nursery Month Promotion Marketing Kit

Let’s help each other this growing season, and experience growing success by increasing the visibility of Idaho-grown plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers for lawns, gardens, and household needs– and the people who grow them!

How to Start a Specialty Foods Business

Check out this resource to learn the basics of starting a specialty foods company.

Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Market Development Division

The Marketing Division at ISDA provides many services customized to meet the needs of Idaho food and agricultural companies in the areas of international marketing, farmers market and specialty foods resources, financial assistance, export statistics and more. Visit ISDA’s website for more information.

Program Rules

As an Idaho Preferred® member, you are encouraged to use the Idaho Preferred® logo on your packaging, website, flyers, billing statements, newsletters, Facebook page, etc. For quick and easy logo approval, download the simple Request to Use Logo Form, fill it out and fax or email back. You will receive notification of use within 10 days.