Boise, Idaho —The Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association has named Samantha Parrott, a former University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences employee, as the new Executive Director.
Parrott brings over a decade of fundraising and relationship-building experience to the new role. During her time as the Director of Development with the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, she raised over $9 million for priorities for the college, including $3 million to expand the Parma Research and Extension Center.
Growing up in Rigby, Idaho, Parrott found her love of agriculture by being involved in FFA and by hearing stories about her grandparent’s farm in eastern Idaho. She received her Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Master of Science in Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership degrees from the University of Idaho. While an undergraduate at the University of Idaho, Parrott served as the 2011-2012 Associated Students University of Idaho Student Body President.
“I’m very passionate about the agricultural industry, and I can’t wait to work directly with growers to tell their story and advocate on their behalf,” she said. “Working with the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association Board is truly the opportunity of a lifetime.”
In January of 2022, the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association, formerly known as the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, expanded to include growers in Oregon and Washington. The association now represents 700 producers and 180,000 acres across the three states.
“The Snake River Sugarbeets Growers association is very excited to have Samantha Parrott join us in promoting the sugarbeet industry as well as agriculture in general” said Randall Grant, Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association Board President.
Priorities for the association include promoting state and federal policies that benefit the agricultural industry, including United States Sugar Policy, and educating people about the importance of agriculture.
“Agriculture is one of the main industries that fuel our economy,” Parrott said. “It is extremely important to advance policies that benefit our agricultural producers. As the West continues to become more urban, we must continue to educate the general public about why agriculture is important.”
The Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association is based in Boise, Idaho. Parrott resides in Nampa with her husband and three children.
The Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association represents over 700 sugarbeet growers by advocating and educating the public about the agricultural industry. With growers located in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, the association works to support state and federal legislation that advances the agricultural industry, promotes research to improve sugarbeet growing practices, and educates the general public about the benefits of agriculture.
Learn more at snakeriverbeet.com.