Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Director
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About:
Chanel Tewalt was appointed by Governor Brad Little to serve as Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) in January 2023. Prior to her current role, Tewalt worked for ISDA for 15 years, including serving as the deputy director and chief operations officer. Growing up and working in agriculture is foundational to the way Tewalt approaches her work at the ISDA. As Director, she seeks to emphasize balance, transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Tewalt serves on several agricultural boards including as the Vice President of the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association and as a member of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Tewalt and her husband have two children. They co-own a family show lamb and seedstock operation.
