Innovative Agriculture
& Marketing Partnership
for Idaho

A public, private, and tribal partnership increasing the adoption of conservation practices and building sustainable markets for Idaho’s agricultural producers.

Applications will open soon — check back for details.

Idaho commodities — wheat, cattle, potatoes

Seven Target Commodities

Barley, beef, chickpeas, hops, potatoes, sugar beets, and wheat— each with national and international markets. The program provides direct incentives to producers to adopt practices known to benefit soil conservation and soil health.

About the Program

IAMP is a five-year, USDA-funded effort led by the University of Idaho to help Idaho’s farmers and ranchers strengthen the soils they depend on, the markets they sell into, and the livelihoods of the families and communities they support.

The project works directly with up to 200 producers across Idaho’s seven flagship commodities — barley, beef, chickpeas, hops, potatoes, sugar beets, and wheat — each with established national and international markets. Participating producers receive direct financial incentives and technical support to adopt practices that build soil organic matter, improve soil health, and document the resulting benefits to crop quality and the environment.

66% of project funding goes directly to producers as incentives, with the remaining funding supporting the technical assistance, data collection, and partner coordination that make adoption feasible — absorbing the risk and uncertainty that come with trying new practices, and connecting producers to growing market demand for crops grown with verified soil-health practices.

Benefits to Idaho’s Farmers & Ranchers

A win-win partnership— improving sustainability and profitability for growers while benefiting long-term soil health.
Expanded markets and revenue streams for farmers, ranchers, and commodities across the industry.
Generating data that will help inform future conservation incentive programs and market opportunities for producers.
Idaho’s producers will be represented nationwide alongside other funded projects to inform policy for sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Over $38 million in direct incentives available to participating Idaho producers across the life of the project.
Financial incentives averaging approximately $60 per acre, dependent on the crop and practice involved.
An optional $7,500 marketing stipend for producers who choose to participate in IAMP’s marketing development initiatives — with no requirement to sell exclusively through any particular channel.
Technical assistance from funded partners and University of Idaho Extension staff.