IYR�s Alan Porter Cares for Orchids as Well as Kids

Alan Porter has spent the past 25 years helping Idaho kids find promising futures. But for even more years that that, he's been raising orchids.

February 24, 2026

Alan Porter has spent the past 25 years helping Idaho kids find promising futures. But for even more years that that, he's been raising orchids. Alan works at our Ranch Campus as a Youth Specialist. Thanks to the Magic Valley Times-News for Sunday's lovely feature story about Alan's favorite hobby -- Your neighbor: the man who grows orchids.

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Alan Porter has spent the past 25 years helping Idaho kids find promising futures. But for even more years that that, he's been raising orchids.

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