Idaho Local Foods

Idaho has a cold enough winter to slow down harvests enough to close most farmers markets. The hot plains of the south and cooler mountains of the north give the state a wide range of excellent produce - despite the notion in the rest of the nation that Idaho only grows potatoes! Find out What's In Season In Idaho.

Idaho has plenty of farmers markets, which are great sources for state specialties like huckleberries and foraged wild mushrooms. Find a Idaho Farmers Markets near you.

Huckleberries are teeny tiny deep purple-blue berries that are remarkably sweet. Find them in Idaho in August and September.

While they are sweeter and juicier than blueberries, with their own unique taste, huckleberries look a bit like blueberries and can be used in place of blueberries in recipes. Try huckleberries with cream, sprinkled on ice cream, or used in cakes, crisps, pancakes, jams, and sauces.

The cold clear streams of Idaho mountains are home to great trout fishing. Trout is wonderful grilled, broiled, or pan-fried.

There's plenty of game in those mountains in Idaho - elk and deer especially. Beyond wild game, Idaho has some great ranch land, and some ranchers doing interesting things with there's. One stand-out is Snake River Farms, which raises Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork, both breeds coveted for their rich flesh, luscious texture, and smooth flavor.