Idaho Agriculture Supports Nearly One of Every Nine Idaho Jobs

BY: Skye Root
POSTED: August 3, 2026
IN: General
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A recent University of Idaho study found agriculture generates $44.5 billion annually for Idaho’s economy and supports nearly one in every nine jobs statewide.

The numbers may be Idaho-specific, but the lesson isn’t.

• Strong operations
• Strategic investments
• Long-term planning

Those principles apply no matter where you farm.

At Root Ag Advisory, we help landowners and agricultural businesses make decisions that strengthen operations today and position them for the future.

Read more here.

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