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Farming in Idaho

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Idaho is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Idaho resources

  • University of Idaho ExtensionIdaho

    Idaho's land-grant Extension service. It lists county educators and specialists and has a Horticulture and Small Farms program area.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Idaho), through county officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • University of Idaho Analytical Sciences LaboratoryIdaho

    A University of Idaho lab that analyzes soil, plant tissue and water samples, including soil fertility testing. It does not interpret soil results or give recommendations, so Extension is the place for that help.

    Tests listed by the lab: soil fertility, soil expanded analysis, plant analysis, water analysis

    Submitting samples: Samples are sent with the lab's sample submission form. The lab asks clients to contact it before submitting, and it refers sampling questions to the county Extension educator.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Idaho (a university service lab open to agencies, nonprofits and agricultural producers)Phone: 208-885-7466Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Idaho

Counties with participating farm and ranch listings show a count.