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idaho beans

Idaho boasts a diverse array of beans, including fresh garden beans and a variety of dry edible beans. Harvested from July through September, Idaho’s green beans—also known as snap or string beans—are not only delicious but packed with nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and fiber.

Among Idaho’s dry beans, you’ll find a rich assortment including Pinto, Kidney, Red, Small White, Cranberry, Navy, Light Red, Great Northern, Black, and Pink varieties. The heart of Idaho’s dry bean production lies in the south-central region, ensuring a year-round availability of these nutritious staples.

idaho pulse crops

In addition to traditional beans, Idaho thrives in pulse crop production. Chickpeas, lentils, and dry peas flourish in the northern part of the state. These versatile pulses are celebrated for their high protein content, dietary fiber, and essential nutrients, making them essential components of a healthy diet.

Discover the bounty of Idaho’s beans and pulse crops—nourishing, sustainable, and grown with care in the Gem State.

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idaho bean farmers

From the fertile fields of the Palouse to the sun-drenched plains of the south-central region, Idaho bean and pulse crop farmers cultivate a diverse array product including Pinto, Kidney, Chickpeas, Lentils, and more. Their efforts not only support local economies but also supply global markets with essential ingredients that enhance diets worldwide.

Learn more about Idaho’s bean and pulse crop farmers, or find a producer near you by checking out the Farm and Food Finder Beans Map.

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    Bare Beans

    Crafter/Processor, Locally Made, Producer, RetailerRupert, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
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    Cloud Eleven Mountain Farm

    CSA, Farm Stand, Producer, Wholesale VendorMoyie Springs, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Asparagus
    • Basil
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Cucumbers
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Melons
    • Onions
    • Organics
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Plums
    • Radishes
    • Rhubarb
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Mushrooms
    • Nursery
    • Apples
    • Beans
    • Cherries
    • Crafted Products
    • Lavender
    • Pumpkins
    • Berries
    • Cut Flowers
    • Dried Fruits
    • Farm Tours
    • Education, Access & Advocacy
    • Garlic
    • Herbs (Dried)
    • Jams & Jellies
    • Grapes
    • Pears
    • Peas
    • Potatoes
    • Spices, Rubs & Seasonings
    • Sweet Corn

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
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    Owyhee Produce

    Parma, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Asparagus
    • Farm Tours
    • Melons
    • Oil & Tinctures
    • Onions
    • Watermelon
    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Corn
    • Wheat
    • Organics
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    Peaceful Belly Farm

    Crafter/Processor, CSA, Farm Stand, Locally Made, Producer, RetailerCaldwell, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Basil
    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Berries
    • Blackberries
    • Carrots
    • Cider
    • Cucumbers
    • Cut Flowers
    • Dinner
    • Farm Tours
    • Gifts
    • Greenhouses
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Lunch
    • Melons
    • Nursery
    • Other Gourmet Foods
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Potatoes
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
    • Winter Squash
    • Wreaths
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Idaho Farm Stands

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
    • PayPal
    • SNAP/EBT Benefits
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    Takasugi Seed Farm

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Onions
    • Other Products
    • Peas
    • Seed
    • Beans
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    Tellez Farm

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Melons
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
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    The Shed at Garrett Ranches

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Apricots
    • Beans
    • Berries
    • Cherries
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Idaho Farm Stands
    • Melons
    • Nectarines
    • Onions
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Plums
    • Summer Squash
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
    • Winter Squash
    • Syrups
  • Wissel Farms Logo

    Wissel Farms Inc.

    CSA, Farm Stand, Producer, Wholesale VendorNampa, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Corn
    • Farm Tours
    • Melons
    • Pumpkins
    • Summer Squash
    • Sweet Corn
    • Watermelon
    • Winter Squash
    • Pumpkin Patches
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Idaho Farm Stands
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    Hummuna Hummus

    Boise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Crafted Products
    • Sauces, Dips & Condiments
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    Idaho Bean Commission

    Boise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Supporting Organizations
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    Kauffman Farm

    Filer, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Barley
    • Beans
    • Corn
    • Greens
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
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    M&M Heath Farms

    Buhl, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Organics
    • Peas
    • Potatoes
    • Summer Squash
    • Winter Squash
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    Kraay's Market & Garden

    Bellevue, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Asparagus
    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Blackberries
    • Cucumbers
    • Farm Tours
    • Greenhouses
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Dried)
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Onions
    • Peaches
    • Radishes
    • Rhubarb
    • Nursery
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    Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans

    Producer, Wholesale VendorTwin Falls, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Barley
    • Beans

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit

    Accessibility:

    • Parking
  • 1000 Springs Mill

    1,000 Springs Mill

    Buhl, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Animal Feed
    • Barley
    • Beans
    • Flour
    • Granola
    • Milled Products
    • Oats
    • Organics
    • Popcorn
    • Wheat
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    Red Top Market

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Apricots
    • Asparagus
    • Beans
    • Berries
    • Candles
    • Carrots
    • Cherries
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Idaho Farm Stands
    • Farmers Markets
    • Food Trucks
    • Gifts
    • Greens
    • Melons
    • Nectarines
    • Onions
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Plums
    • Potatoes
    • Pumpkins
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Eggs
    • Beer
  • Ten Bluebird Acres

    Ten Blue Bird Acres

    Crafter/Processor, CSA, Education, Access & Advocacy, Farm Stand, Locally Made, ProducerKooskia, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Berries
    • Corn
    • Greens
    • Microgreens
    • Onions
    • Peppers
    • Radishes
    • Tomatoes
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Crafted Products
    • Baked Goods
    • Eggs
    • Melons
    • Cut Flowers
    • Freeze-Dried Food

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
    • Venmo/Cash App
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    Swore Farms

    CSA, Farm Stand, ProducerPocatello, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Corn
    • Corn Mazes
    • Cucumbers
    • Farm Tours
    • Greens
    • Onions
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Potatoes
    • Pumpkin Patches
    • Pumpkins
    • Radishes
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Idaho Farm Stands
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    Gooding Farms

    Parma, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Beef Cattle
    • Hops
    • Oats
    • Poultry (Chicken)
    • Sheep/Lamb
    • Beer
    • Organics
  • Snake River Seed Cooperative logo

    Snake River Seed Cooperative

    Boise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Asparagus
    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Melons
    • Microgreens
    • Onions
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Quinoa
    • Radishes
    • Seed
    • Summer Squash
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Wheat
    • Winter Squash
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    Back Forty Farms

    Nampa, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Beans
    • Carrots
    • Eggs
    • Peas
    • Strawberries
    • Sweet Corn
    • Farmer Veteran
    • Freeze-Dried Food
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    Fiddlers Green Farms

    CSA, ProducerBoise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Garlic
    • Peppers
    • Radishes
    • Tomatoes
    • Organics
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Beans
  • Seeds Roots Shoots logo

    Seeds, Roots & Shoots

    Boise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Peas
    • Beans
    • Other Gourmet Foods
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    Spyglass Gardens

    CSA, ProducerMeridian, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Berries
    • Greens
    • Cut Flowers
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers
    • Peaches
    • Apples
    • Pears
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Summer Squash
    • Beans
  • Zacca Hummus Logo

    Zacca Hummus

    Boise, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Other Gourmet Foods
    • Sauces, Dips & Condiments
    • Crafted Products
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    Zenner Family Farm

    ProducerGenesee, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Wheat
    • Beans
    • Peas
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    Uhlorn Family Farms

    Farm Stand, ProducerCottonwood, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Flour
    • Milled Products
    • Beans
    • Oats
    • Other Products

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
    • Venmo/Cash App