1. Gift box program, participation detail
2. ISDA Idaho Preferred program detail

The Idaho Preferred holiday gift box program is expanding to increase the number of customer options and attract more farmers and food makers.

The program will offer 1,000 boxes in two configurations, the state Department of Agriculture said in a release.

Last year’s artisan food boxes sold out early.

Products from more than two dozen food businesses are featured.

The boxes “have become a wonderful tradition and are a great way to share a taste of the Gem State with loved ones near and far,” said Celia Gould, department director.

Idaho Preferred, a state Department of Agriculture program, aims to connect the state’s farmers and food makers with consumers, retailers and food services.

“This gift is more than a box of great-tasting products,” said Erica White, marketing specialist with Idaho Preferred. “It’s an opportunity to support some of our local Idaho farmers, ranchers and food crafters while giving a uniquely Idaho gift.”

The department encourages early ordering. Shipping is slated by mid-December for holiday delivery. For more information or to order: https://bit.ly/3Us8nDE

Option 1:

• Cherry Hill Farms, dark chocolate-covered dried cherries

• Idahoan, buttery homestyle mashed potatoes

• Kauffman Farm, hearty barley soup

• Manwaring Cheese, mild cheddar (shelf stable)

• Northern Latitude Foods, Coeur d’Alene wild rice

• Owyhee Produce, thank a farmer sticker

• Rich’s Chicks, egg puff pet treats

• Snake River Seed Cooperative, poppy seeds

• The Honey Store, honey bundle (Honeystix and lip balm)

• The Teff Co., teff flour

• Wagner Idaho Foods, old-fashioned Idaho mustard

• Warn Reserve Cocktail Co., cocktail bitters

• Weiser Candy Co., Idaho-shaped solid chocolate bar

Option 2

• 1000 Springs Mill, Barley Max

• Creekside Mallow Co., huckleberry mallows

• Free Spirits Beverage Co., Shrub drinking vinegars

• Garlic Gods, soft-neck garlic

• Hen and Hare Microfarm and Apis, bee’s wax lip balm

• Homemade by Dorothy, Sawtooth Spice Co. mulling and baking spice

• Hot Eric Honey, matcha

• Idahoan, buttery homestyle mashed potatoes

• Idaho Candy Co., Owyhee butter toffee

• Nature’s Indulgence, granola mix

• Owyhee Produce, thank a farmer sticker

• Purple Sage Farms, dried basil

• Ten Blue Bird Acres, microgreens grow kit