Idaho Preferred

Farmers Markets provide additional opportunities for growers and producers to sell their goods. But, as Dawn Larzelier, with Idaho Preferred, explains this markets do much more than that.

Dawn Larzelier with Idaho Preferred talks about how farmers markets across the state connect people to and educate them about the sate's Ag industry.

This is a special time of year for markets across the Gem State, as August is Farmers Market Month in Idaho.

Governor Brad Little proclaimed September as Idaho Preferred Month.  The month is dedicated to spotlighting Idaho produce and the role retailers play in connecting consumers with the “best locally grown, raised and crafted food”.    “Our Idaho ...

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed August as Idaho Farmers Market Month.  In doing so, the Governor noted the essential role that Farmers Markets play in connecting Idahoans to fresh, locally grown foods.  Dawn Larzelier with Idaho Preferred agrees, saying Farmers Markets are vital for Idaho producers.   "And I'm kind o...

The Idaho Preferred program has released special Holiday Gift Boxes for consumers to buy. The boxes feature specially picked products that all come from Idaho, helping support and promote local producers. This year offers two different gift box collections, featuring contributions from over 25 Idaho businesses.

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

Governor Brad Little has declared July 16-22, 2023, as Idaho Organics Week, a dedicated time to formally acknowledge and celebrate Idaho’s organic agriculture.

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...

While Idaho Preferred month wrapped up in September, the effort to educate consumers about all the Gem state has to offer continues year round. And according to Anne Struthers with the Idaho state Department of Agriculture, consumers are hungry for that education ...