We all know that Idaho is famous for potatoes. But did you know that nearly a third of those potatoes are grown on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, near Pocatello? The soils there are perfect for growing spuds. But that light, sandy soil also leaches agricultural chemicals into the ground water. In this installment of Edible Idaho, correspondent Guy Hand finds out how chemical-tainted wells lead the Shoshone Bannock tribes on a search for healthier ways to grow potatoes.

Shoshone Bannock Tribe

The Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides

Resource, Conservation, & Development Program