Farmers Market

Governor Brad Little declared August as Farmers Market Month in the State of Idaho to showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho agriculture.

Instead the market has a new home, in the new Rotary Marketplace located at 15 W. Yakima Avenue which is currently under construction.

Over 180 projects nationwide are recipients of new USDA grants designed to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems.   “The funding that we've announced is $64 million for a total of 185 projects around the country," said Under Secretary for marketing and regulatory programs Jenny Moffitt.  "These projec...

As Idaho Preferred tries to help farmers markets across the state try to rebound from the pandemic, the organization says there is strong community support for those markets.  A final tally on Farmer's Market sales for the season won't be released until mid-November.  Dawn La...

There are a host of reasons to visit your local Farmers Market.  But as Sandra Cook points out, you as the consumer, are not the only one who benefits from that trip to the Market.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

In today's Farmers Market Minute, Meridian Main Street Market Manager Cheree Eveland talks about the opportunity they have to educate consumers on a variety of topics.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

New data released by ERS shows the growth in the number of farmers markets is slowing.  From 1994 to 2019, the number of farmers markets rose from 1,755 to 8,771 nationwide, averaging growth of nearly 7% each year.  Expansion began to slow in 2011 before eventually falling below a 1% per year increase between 2016 and 2017.  Since t...

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed August 7th-13th, Idaho Farmers Market week.  In his announcement, Little said Farmers Markets showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho agriculture. Adding these markets continue to play a vital role in the local food supply chain offering locally produced food and ag products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, honey and more.  Sp...

Tamara Cameron says the Boise Farmers Market remains deeply connected to the farming community across SW Idaho. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

The Idaho state Department of Agriculture's Dawn Larzelier says one of the many benefits of local farmers market, their ability to connect consumers with local farmers. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...