Produce Dealer Licensing

Purchasing hay for resale from an Idaho producer requires a produce dealer license.

The Dealers in Farm Produce Act (produce dealers) requires anyone buying, dealing, brokering, handling or receiving on consignment farm products in Idaho to be licensed with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Farm products shall include all agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and vegetable products of the soil, poultry and poultry products, and apiary products, but shall not include timber and timber products,

livestock, dairy products, field grains, dried beans, dried peas, hops and seeds.

There are three classes of licenses: broker, dealer and commission merchant. There is also an agent license for those that work on behalf of a broker, dealer or commission merchant.

The produce dealer licensing period is for one year, May 31 through May 30.

Both the original license and the license renewal fee is $125, and both the agent license and agent renewal fee is $35.

Licensing requirements for a produce dealer are:
1. Produce Dealer License Application.pdf,
2. Agent License Application.pdf (if applicable),
3. License Fees (listed above),
4. Produce Dealer Bond.pdf or certificate of deposit in the amount of $50,000
5. Schedule of Charges (if applicable)

If an individual sold farm products and has not been paid for it, they may fill out a verified complaint form.pdf and send with any supporting documentation to our office.