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AgWest Farm Credit
Rick Waitley: Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist AgWest Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative with more than a century of experience serving farmers, ranchers, timber harvesters, and aquatic producers throughout the West. In January 2023, Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services merged to become AgWest Farm Credit. The two associations have a long history of stability and customer success and share a commitment to agriculture and rural America. |
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Food Producers of Idaho
Rick Waitley: Executive Director/Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist Food Producers monitors not only Idaho legislative activities but also corresponds with the Idaho Congressional Delegation on issues important to Idaho. Food Producers maintains a scorecard for voting records of legislators and annually presents the Ag All Stars Award to legislators based upon their voting record. FPI sponsors the Idaho Ag Pavilion at the Western Idaho Fair and alternates between the Eastern Idaho State Fair and Twin Falls County Fair. FPI also sponsors the annual U of I Public Policy Tour for Ag Econ students the end of January. Food Producers meetings are held every Wednesday during the Legislative Session to address issues related to agriculture and natural resources. |
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Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom
Rick Waitley: State Director The Idaho Ag in the Classroom program was started in the mid 1980’s. Until July 2008, the program was contracted through the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. In July 2008, a Board of Directors was established to direct the program in Idaho. An annual meeting is held each December for the membership. AMG coordinates summer workshops and tours for Idaho teachers K-12. In addition, AMG coordinates in-service training for teachers, membership recruitment, curriculum development, and expansion of agriculture literacy in public and private classrooms across Idaho. The AITC Association provides support for FFA Ag Expos held in high schools to educate elementary children about agriculture. AITC coordinates Advocate for Agriculture activities through printed materials, events, and special activities. |
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Idaho Ag Summit presented by Leadership Idaho Agriculture
Rick Waitley: Executive Director The Ag Summit was established to bring together leaders in Idaho agriculture to address issues important to the industry. An annual two-day conference is held in February while the Idaho Legislature is in session. Two important activities occur during the Summit : The Legislative Strolling Supper and the presentation of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Agriculture. The Summit has a special emphasis on attracting young farmers and ranchers under the age of 40 to the Summit. |
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Idaho Alfalfa Clover Seed Commission
Rick Waitley: Administrator Alfalfa and clover seed are major commodities in Idaho and contributes significantly to Idaho's agriculture income. Growers are accessed a per-pound fee through dealers with funds being used for research, education and promotion. Alfalfa seed is grown primarily in Southwestern Idaho and some in the Magic Valley counties. The IACSC is involved with the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance on national issues. |
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Idaho Alfalfa Clover Seed Growers Association
Rick Waitley: Executive Director/Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist IACSGA represents alfalfa and clover seed growers in southwestern and the Magic Valley areas of Idaho . This organization is tied with the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance (NAFA). Each year, the IACSGA holds an annual growers meeting and school for Idaho and eastern Oregon growers. Kelly and Waitley hold a lobbying contract for IACSGA. |
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Idaho Cattle Association
Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist The Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) is the official voice for all segments of the beef industry in Idaho, from seedstock breeders to commercial operators to cattle feeders. ICA is the grassroots policy development organization for Idaho's second-leading agricultural industry--cattle. Through ICA, cattlemen and women work to create a positive business environment, while providing consumers with a safe and wholesome product. The mission of the Idaho Cattle Association is to coordinate and advance the economic well being of the Idaho Beef Industry through innovative and effective political, educational, and marketing programs accepted and supported by all industry segments, partners, and coalitions. |
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Idaho Eastern Oregon Seed Association
Roger Batt: Executive Director/Lobbyist The Idaho Eastern Oregon Seed Association was founded in 1944 to develop friendly business relations amongst its members and to promote the legitimate interest of the seed trade within the region. IEOSA represents Idaho and Eastern Oregon Seed Companies and over 100 affiliate members within the seed trade. It cooperates with the American Seed Trade Association and Pacific Seed Association, educational and regulatory authorities, and other interested agencies in the development of a sound and effective seed program and industry in the interests of Agriculture. |
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Idaho Ground Water Association, Inc.
Roger Batt: Executive Director In 1948, Idaho's well construction industry developed an organization called the Water Well Contractor's Association to assist, promote, encourage and support the interests and welfare of the ground water industry within the state. Now called the Idaho Ground Water Association (IGWA), this entity represents members of the ground water industry with a unified voice to preserve and protect it. IGWA is actively involved in the Idaho Legislature and pursues discussions and meetings with local and state government entities and other professional organizations to enhance the Industry and protect the resource. IGWA is a member of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). |
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Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association
Cassidey Plum: Executive Director The Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association was incorporated as a non-profit corporation that has more than 115 members including wholesale suppliers, retail dealers, equipment manufacturers, public utilities and financial institutions engaged in serving Idaho’s agricultural and landscape irrigation needs. |
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Idaho Oilseed Commission
Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Administrator The IOC represents canola, rapeseed and mustard seed growers in Idaho. Growers are assessed a per-pound fee through dealers with funds being used for research, education and promotion. The products from these commodities are used in oils, fuels and by-products for weed control efforts. Northern Idaho is the major growing area for these commodities; however, there are also growers in Southeastern Idaho. |
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Idaho Wine
Roger Batt: Legislative Educator Idaho is home to a fast growing wine industry and award winning wines. Idaho wine regions nurture the grapes with a moderate climate, limited precipitations and a consistent growing season that adds complexity to the grapes. Southwestern Idaho currently has the highest density of vineyards and wineries in the state. Idaho is known for growing and producing varieties such as Syrah, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Riesling. The Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission was founded in 1984 to encourage the expansion and maturity for the Idaho wine industry. |
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Idaho Hay and Forage Association
Rick Waitley: Executive Director/Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist Idaho raises many acres of hay and forage to meet the ever-growing dairy and cattle industries. IHFA is a membership organization with an annual meeting held in February or March, usually in the Magic Valley due to the location of the largest population of growers. The IHFA annually publishes a Member Directory that also features associate members and services and products available to hay and forage producers. |
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Idaho Honey Industry Association
Rick Waitley: Executive Director/Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist The Idaho Honey Industry Association represents honey producers and hobby beekeepers throughout Idaho. AMG serves as Executive Director for the association and assists with their annual statewide meeting held in December, newsletters, lobbying, and association operations. AMG represents the industry members at Food Producers of Idaho weekly legislative meetings during the legislature. |
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Idaho Mint Commission
Roger Batt: Administrator Idaho ranks 3rd in mint production in the United States. The Idaho Mint Commission was created under the Mint Industry Act of 1986 to improve mint varieties, research, control measures for diseases and pests and marketing of mint and essential mint oils. Growers are assessed a per-pound fee through oil buyers and these funds are utilized to conduct research, education and promotion of the Industry. |
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Idaho Mint Growers Association
Roger Batt: Executive Director/Lobbyist The Idaho Mint Growers Association promotes the social and business contacts between its members to create mutual understanding, respect and confidence in order to promote and encourage the mint industry of the state of Idaho. It also promotes the progress and development of the mint industry, disseminates useful knowledge and information amongst is members and encourages agricultural studies and research on mint in schools and colleges as well as among others that have an interest in the Industry. The works on legislative matters pertaining to state and national legislation. |
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Idaho Noxious Weed Control Association
Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Executive Director/Lobbyist Rick Waitley: Lobbyist The INWCA represents county weed control personnel, Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs), local, county, state and federal agencies involved in weed control. INWCA annually sponsors the Idaho Noxious Weed Conference drawing together over 300 individuals for a two-day educational seminar on vegetation management issues. |
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Idaho Onion Growers' Association
Rick Waitley: Executive Director/Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Executive Assistant/Lobbyist Idaho Onion Growers’ Association was formed in 1955 to represent the needs of onion producers in Southwestern Idaho. Idaho ranks 5th in the nation for onion product and provides approximately 11% of the onion needs in the US. The volcanic soil, availability of water and seasonal temperatures make it ideal for growing quality onions. The IOGA holds an annual convention with Malhuer County Onion Growers in Ontario, Oregon on the second Tuesday of February (BOOKLET). Many of the onions grown in Idaho are now grown under drip irrigation systems. Idaho harvests around 8,000 acres of onions annually. |
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Idaho-Oregon Seed Pesticide Council
Roger Batt: Chairman Idaho’s Seed Industry is valued around $250 million. The Idaho Seed Pesticide Council was founded in 2008 to give the Idaho Seed Industry an entity to pursue pesticide labels for Idaho Seed Crops. Since its inception, the ISPC has obtained more than 8 specialty and emergency labels to control diseases and pests in Idaho seed crops and has made available more tools in growers toolboxes for Integrated Pest Management. |
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Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign
Roger Batt: Statewide Coordinator The Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign emerged in 2001 through the state Strategic Plan for Managing Noxious and Invasive Plants. The Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign has created public awareness and outreach to over one million Idaho citizens and 600,000 citizens in Idaho’s six bordering states about the severe impacts of noxious and invasive plants to Idaho’s lands, waters, agriculture and natural resources through media outreach, classroom curriculum, partnerships and agreements and production videos. An extensive virtual interactive website was created over three years (www.idahoweedawareness.com) to provide over 100 hours of education to any viewer interested in learning about invasive plants. |
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Idaho Wool Growers Association
Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist The Idaho Wool Growers Association is an organization of sheep producers with a mission to promote the production and consumption of lamb and wool and to assist all persons engaged in the sheep industry through: providing consumers with quality lamb and wool products, marketing our products to the best advantage, obtaining lower rates on feed and supplies, protecting the industry against the enactment of laws, policy and regulations which negatively impact business, and protecting livestock from predation, poisoning, theft and disease. |
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Leadership Idaho Agriculture
Rick Waitley: Executive Director and Program Coordinator Kendra Dustin: Development Director Established in 1986, nearly 1,000 individuals have graduated from this intense leadership development course. Thirty participants are allowed each year in a four-month, four-location training seminar that concentrates on personal development, agriculture awareness, and leadership. Waitley Associates coordinates all four sessions in Moscow, Pocatello, Twin Falls,and Boise. LIA publishes an Alumni Directory each year to provide alumni members current contact information for program graduates. In 1993, a Foundation was established to further the work of LIA in Idaho. Waitley Associates works directly with the Foundation to carry out the LIA programs and objectives. During the Boise Session, the annual Alumni Gala + Auction is held with proceeds going to the Foundation to provide scholarship assistance for LIA participants and for Foundation operations. |
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Liberty Ministries
Rick Waitley: Executive Director Liberty Quartet, a Southern Gospel Quartet, was founded in 1995, and has traveled extensively throughout the West singing Southern Gospel music in a number of different venues. The group has a wide variety of CDs and DVDs. AMG handles bookings, merchandise, and special events for Liberty Ministries. Events featuring Liberty include special appearances, cruises, and concerts. |
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Nezperce Prairie Grass Growers Association
Rick Waitley: Executive Director/Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist Idaho grows 70% of the world's bluegrass seed. NPGGA represents approximately 100 growers in a five-county area of North-central Idaho. Kelly Associates lobbies and coordinates activities for the growers represented by NPGGA. |
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Northwest Agricultural Cooperative Council
Rick Waitley: Lobbyist Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Lobbyist NWACC represents agricultural cooperatives in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. On January 1, 2019, Idaho Cooperative Council, Inc. dissolved and merged with this regional entity based in Washington. The organization is dedicated to education, promotion and working in the area of public policy on behalf of farmer owned cooperatives in the three states. |
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Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative, Inc.
Rick Waitley: Executive Director Patxi Larrocea-Phillips: Executive Staff The Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative, Inc. is an agricultural cooperative created to negotiate potato contracts with potato processors on behalf of the member growers within Idaho. These growers provide potatoes to Lamb Weston, McCain Foods and JR Simplot. Additionally, SIPCO maintains communication for its members to stay up to date on relevant information in the potato industry. SIPCO growers are spread through all of Southern Idaho. |
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Treasure Valley Water Users Association
Roger Batt: Executive Director The Treasure Valley Water Users Association was formed to provide a collaborative effort to deal with the threats posed to the Treasure Valley Water User Community. Its members operate a well-managed irrigation delivery system containing approximately 1,500 miles of canals and laterals that provide crucial irrigation water to farms, ranches, sub-divisions, cities, parks, golf courses, schools, businesses, and other sources within the Boise River Basin. |
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Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center
Rick Waitley: Executive Camp Director The Intermountain District Church of the Nazarene owns Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center in Cascade, Idaho. The year-round facility sits right on the North Fork of the Payette River. In addition, AMG coordinates a District Adult Retreat each year. AMG handles promotion, policy, budgets, personnel, fundraising, recruitment, facility development, and program operations for the camping program. |
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Treasure Valley Agriculture Tour
Roger Batt: Coordinator The Nampa/Caldwell Chambers of Commerce Agri-Business Committee meets on a regular basis to conduct a yearly agricultural Tour to teach decision-makers and media personnel about the importance of Agriculture. Each year, the Tour hosts a different theme and target audience. In 2009, the theme was the diversity and economic importance of Treasure Valley Agriculture and the target audience was local government elected officials. |