IBC serves to enhance the profitability of the Idaho barley growers through research, market development, promotion, and information and education programs. This is accomplished by identifying and fully utilizing available financial and staff resources, as well as working with partner organizations to promote and further develop the Idaho barley industry. IBC is funded through a $0.04/cwt assessment barley assessment collected by the first purchaser of barley.
Barley Checkoff Tax Forms
Because of a surplus of barley grown in this state, and because a surplus during recurrent years has become excessive and difficult to market in the available markets, it is necessary, in order to provide a profitable enterprise for the barley growers of the state and to promote employment of labor and to assist the barley growers and those in the various industries dependent upon the barley growers, that additional markets be found and developed. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health and welfare of the citizens of our state by providing means for the protection, promotion, study, research, analysis and development of markets concerning the growing and marketing of Idaho barley. (Title 22, Chapter 40)
The state of Idaho is divided into three barley regions. A barley producer from each region is appointed by the Governor to serve a three-year term (limited to two terms) on the Idaho Barley Commission. The commissioners not only represent their districts but the state of Idaho through national organizations such as, US Grains Council, National Barley Growers Association, and the National Barley Improvement Committee. An industry representative appointed by the grower commissioners also serves on the board, bringing to the commission experience and insight from industry.
In accordance with Section 22-4009, Idaho Code, the Idaho Barley Commission has promulgated rules implementing the provisions of Chapter 40, Title 22, Idaho Code. IDAPA 53 – IDAHO BARLEY COMMISSION 53.01.01 – RULES OF THE IDAHO BARLEY COMMISSION