Protecting Agriculture. Empowering Communities
On November 19th, our Executive Director, Keri Smith, had the privilege of presenting at the 81st Annual Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts (IASCD) Conference in Boise. The session, “Tools for Conservation: Land Use and Property Rights,” highlighted Idaho’s land-use … Continued
Understanding the Cost of Services: Why a Healthy Land-Use Portfolio Matters Communities must balance what they collect in taxes with what they spend to provide services—roads, schools, law enforcement, EMS, parks, courts, and more. This balance is measured by the … Continued
On this episode of The 1% Podcast, Rick Hogaboam breaks down one of the most important — and least understood — issues facing Canyon County residents: the true cost of services. Rick explains how growth pressures, infrastructure demands, and rising … Continued
Growing Together Shares Key Insights at Caldwell Chamber Agri-Business Luncheon Monday, November 10th, Growing Together’s Board President, George Crookham presented at the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Luncheon, offering a clear, data-driven look at how land-use decisions are shaping the … Continued
Back in 2019, BYU–Idaho updated the Cost of Community Services (COCS) analysis for four Idaho counties, including Canyon County — and its findings are just as relevant today as they were then. The study breaks down how much local government … Continued
By Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette Published November 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM MST
AOI (Area of City Impact) Hearing Dates: October 29: Wilder – Approved / accepted newly revised Map – FCO’s signed at later date October 30: Greenleaf – Unanimously approved October 30: Notus – approved with Map 3 – FCO’s signed … Continued