About the Program

Leadership Idaho Agriculture is recognized as a premier leadership development program in the state of Idaho. LIA is the only leadership organization in Idaho that works to directly cultivate leaders in agriculture - the state's biggest and most influential industry. Since 1985, LIA has been offering a concentrated, hands-on learning experience to enhance and build leadership qualities, while developing advocates for agriculture and rural communities who will serve as a voice for the industry for generations to come. 

OUR MISSION
To educate and equip a network of leaders who advocate for Idaho agriculture.

Participants commit to participation in four week-long sessions around the state from November to February. Each session hosts premier speakers focusing on industry, agricultural influence, and state and local government in that region. LIA strives to offer a progressive and applicable curriculum (presentations vary based on speaker availability and relevant topics).

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Leadership Idaho Agriculture

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  • is sometimes referred to as the Gem state. Nearly 72 types of precious stones can be found.

    Capital: Boise

    Population: 1,787,065

    Founded: July 3, 1890 (43rd)

    State Bird: Mountain Bluebird

    State Tree: Western White Pine

    State Flower: Syringa

    Number of Counties: 44

    Largest City: Boise - 228,950

    Nickname: Gem State

    Number of Farms: 24,600

    Average Farm Size: 467 acres

    Total Farmland: 11.5 million acres

    • 14 billion pounds per year of potatoes are grown

    • Idaho is 1st in barley, peppermint & alfalfa hay

    • sugarbeets

    • they are know for seed production:

      • sweet corn

      • alfalfa seed

      • Kentucky Bluegrass seed

      • carrot

      • onion

      • turnip

      • lettuce

    • wine and table grapes

    • The name is Native American meaning ‘the land of many waters’

    • home to the largest potato

    • Idaho imports energy it consumes

    • Only state capitol building that is kept warm using a renewable energy

    • the state seal is the only one in the United States designed by a woman

    • it is against the law for a man to give his love a 50 lb box of sweets

    • Idaho has more whitewater river miles than other states

    • it has the longest gondola ride in the world

    • Shoshone Falls is known as the Niagara Falls of the west

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