Department of Agriculture
Collection
Identifier: AR 102
Summary
The Idaho Department of Agriculture collection includes materials from the Seed Laboratory, such as general files, correspondence, and test certificates; records from the State Brand Board and county brand registries documenting livestock ownership and identification; and related administrative files.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-1993
History
The Idaho Department of Agriculture was established in 1919 to oversee and promote the state’s agricultural industry, one of Idaho’s largest economic sectors. Its earliest functions included seed inspection, livestock health, and pest control, reflecting the needs of a predominantly rural state.
Extent
13 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Topical
- Title
- AR 102 Department of Agriculture
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Government Records Repository