Idaho is made up of some incredible, beautiful, wide-open, hard-working farmland. Hundreds of Idaho families rely on the funds that their crops produce, and produce they do. Stacker did this farmtastic study showing what states produce the most of what, then they took it even further by showing the monetary correlation with those crops.
According to Stacker, About 87% of all agricultural products in America are produced on family ranches or farms.

It is no secret that Idaho is known for growing potatoes. Lots and lots of potatoes. We own our starchy root vegetable proudly and even celebrate it.

10 Potato Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Idaho produces more potatoes than any other state. That may not be a surprise but did you know on average in one year is is over a billion dollars in revenue for the state?! That is a lot of potatoes.  How much do we really know about these potatoes that have helped make our great state what it is today?

Gallery Credit: Nikki West

There is another vegetable that Idaho produces tons of. Can you guess what it is?
I learned through the Idaho Preferred website these Idaho onion facts, "Idaho ranks 5th in the nation in onion production. Southwest Idaho is famous for Giant Spanish sweet onions. 25% of all U.S. onions come directly from the Snake River Valley of Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon."

Let's take a peek at other well-known and necessary agriculture items that are farmed and produced a lot in Idaho and distributed around the country. The amount that we produce of some of these daily used crops are astounding!

Top 10 Crops that Idaho Produces the Most are Surprising

 Stacker did this farmtastic study showing what states produce the most of what, then they took it even further by showing the monetary correlation with those crops. Let's see what crops make Idaho the most money.

Gallery Credit: Nikki West

Thank an Idaho Farmer, These Idaho Agriculture Facts Will Blow You Away

All facts and information was provided by this Idaho Agriculture Infographic from 2021.

Gallery Credit: Parker Kane

Dairy Farm Life

The life and times on a dairy farm.

Gallery Credit: KEVIN MILLER

Grazing Hills Ranch Alpaca Farm - Airbnb

Enjoy the rolling hills of Palouse in Northern Idaho, near restaurants, local businesses, and things to do. All while you enjoy waking up with Alpacas and other fun farm animals.

Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews

 

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