Welcome to Idaho Preferred
Eating food grown and raised in Idaho means more than just eating fresh, local, quality products, it also means you are supporting local farmers, ranchers and food processors. Idaho Preferred® is a program of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture dedicated to identifying and promoting Idaho food and agriculture products. Fresh fruits, vegetables and meats; fine wines and specialty foods; nursery plants, trees and hay cubes – all of these products make up the wide variety of products represented by the Idaho Preferred® program. To find local products just look for the blue and gold label at your local grocery store, farmers market, restaurant, or retail nursery and enjoy the finest products around – those grown and processed right here in Idaho.
A Locavore’s Holiday
What’s a locavore? The New Oxford American Dictionary chose locavore as its word of the year in 2007 and defines it as a person who seeks out locally produced food.
This Thanksgiving – try your hand at being a Locavore. It’s easy due the wide variety of foods grown here in Idaho. Check out these recipes that feature all local products – including turkey, potatoes, stuffing, squash and pumpkin pie. Pair these fall favorites with an Idaho wine to impress your guests with delicious meals and your support of local farmers and producers.
Want to create a great holiday meal featuring local foods, but not sure your culinary skills are up to the challenge? Join us as the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred® program, the University of Idaho Extension, Idaho Beef Council and local chefs team up to host "A Locavore’s Holiday." This fun class will teach participants how to source local ingredients for an all-Idaho holiday meal including traditional favorites like prime rib, potatoes, winter vegetables and classic desserts. The class will help new cooks learn how to prepare, cook and carve the perfect prime rib, make savory lump-free gravy, create unique side dishes and traditional desserts. In addition, Idaho wine makers will be on hand to help you select the perfect wines to accompany your Idaho holiday meal.
Check back soon for date and location of this exciting new Locavore’s Holiday cooking class. Seating will be limited and registration is required. Cost of the class is $25.00 which includes menus, recipes and samples. For information and registration contact Leah Clark at Idaho Preferred®, leah.clark@agri.idaho.gov or 208-332-8684.
To find a local turkey, go to find local products or email leah.clark@agri.idaho.gov
Contact Us
Have Questions? Contact us at IdahoPreferred@agri.idaho.gov
