Colette DePhelps

UI Extension Accepting Applications For Small Food Business Grants
UI Extension Accepting Applications For Small Food Business Grants
University of Idaho Extension is accepting in-state applications for two USDA grants supporting post-production work by small- and mid-sized food and farm businesses.  Business Builder grants are offered through the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Food Business Center designed for business, market and supply-chain development projects aimed at “increasing business viability, developing regional marke
U of I, CSU Hosting Artisan Grains Roundtable
U of I, CSU Hosting Artisan Grains Roundtable
On Wednesday, November 6th, the University of Idaho and Colorado State University will hold an event geared to help regional artisan grain growers connect with buyers in their local market.  The U of I’s Colette DePhelps, said new markets aren’t just overseas and faraway, they can be just around the corner.  She added during th...
UI Extension Looks At Gender Bias In Agriculture
UI Extension Looks At Gender Bias In Agriculture
What kind of gender bias exists in Agriculture and what can be done to properly address the issue?  The USDA estimates that 70% of all farm operations in Idaho have at least one-woman operator, and 39% of fall farmers and ranchers across the state are female.  Meanwhi...