Let’s check in on how harvest season is going for Idaho’s Mader Farms

Beautiful views and a hard-working team made harvest season possible for this operation.
The Idaho Farm Bureau introduces us to a fifth-generation farmer to catch a glimpse of this year’s crop.

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