12 Reasons The Entire Country Should Be Thankful For Idaho
Idaho isn’t just the third most philanthropic state in the country; we also make a name for ourselves in other ways. From agricultural products that we all use on a daily basis, to advanced technologies you didn’t know began here, Idaho has given back and continues to give a great deal to this awesome country. Here are just a few reasons why America should be thankful for Idaho’s unique – and delicious – contributions.

Idaho is the country's third-largest producer of cheese, which means the world has our beautiful state partially to thank for pizza, mac and cheese, cheese crackers, and all other scrumptious eats.

The precursor to the modern T.V. was invented by Philo Farnsworth in Rigby back in 1927. He later developed a full television system and launched the Farnsworth Television and Radio Corporation in 1938.
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Hamburgers would be lonely without Idaho potatoes for company. And FRY SAUCE!
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Idaho's leading exports outside of crops and livestock are microchips and semiconductors, thanks in part to large tech companies like Micron. Holla!

WinCo doubled in size just last year and is expected to do so again this year, in part due to it's employee-centered business model.

You read that right. The world. Over 50% of the globe's meal-sized trout comes from the Hagerman valley alone!

Popping the question has never been so radiant!

Alfalfa, carrots, peas, sweet corn, and more all start here.
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Once you go Greek, you never go back.

Idaho only ranks 25th for actual craft beer production, but 3rd in the country for hops production. You're welcome!

Dairy is our largest cash export here. What would you dunk your cookies in if not for Idaho?

Idaho is the gateway to adventure.
Isn’t our state amazing?! What other reasons should the country be thankful for us? Add to this list below!
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