Organic Potato Markets (Idaho)

Market perspective for organic potatoes. This project was conducted by Joe Guenthner and Gina Greenway in the Agricultural Economics &Rural Sociology Department at the University of Idaho, Jennifer Miller at the Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides and Keith Esplin at Potato Growers of Idaho. Based on interviews with farmers and Shippers their conclusions on organic potato farming in Idaho are the following: The organic potato market is small but could expand soon. Idaho growers who are interested in organic potato production should develop a marketing plan. Idaho fresh shippers are becoming more interested in organic potatoes. Working with an organic shipper should be high on the list of priorities for growers interested in going organic.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Miller at (208) 850-6504 or jmiller@pesticide.org.