FARE Idaho

Executive Director Tammie Halcomb discussed FARE Idaho's new partnership with Rekohub.com on The Ranch Podcast this week! This partnership is a game-changer for our local food community. By establishing Reko Rings throughout the state, we are simplifying the process for consumers to purchase directly from our farmers, ranchers, and producers. Learn more and sign up at fareidaho.org/reko

FARE Idaho has an open position on our board, and we invite you to apply! Becoming a board member is a meaningful way to impact our local food community. As a board member, you will help guide our strategic direction, advocate for local producers, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of our initiatives. If you're passionate about local food and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a letter of interest to tammie@fareidaho.org before August 7, 2024. We want to hear about your experiences, your vision for FARE Idaho, and how you can contribute to our mission.

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Rekohub.com to establish local food pickups, also known as Reko Rings, across Idaho. This initiative is a significant step towards our mission at FARE Idaho: to support our local producers by creating direct pathways to market. Learn more and sign up at fareidaho.org/reko Our primary goal is to simplify the process for Idaho residents to find and purchase locally produced food directly from our farmers, ranchers, and producers. By launching numerous Reko Rings (food pickups) throughout the state, we aim to enhance accessibility and convenience for consumers, while providing a dependable and efficient market for our producers.

Boise Vertical Farm was founded by Jeff Middleton and Crystal Spencer in 2019 with the mission to to create a safe community that provides hope and employment for individuals in substance abuse recovery by growing local produce. Employees and volunteers operate greenhouses, garden spaces and a woodworking shop at three locations in the Boise area, supplying fresh produce like lettuce to Boise restaurants as well as offering DIY Mushroom Kits, planter boxes, and diverse crops in their online store and at BOISE FARMERS MARKET INC, Boise Co-op and the 36th Street Market. Read the full feature at https://lnkd.in/ddbvkmT4 Photos by Marilyn Isaac Photography

We are thrilled to welcome One Abacus as a new FARE Idaho Industry Partner! Whether you are a producer, retailer, non-profit, or a supporter, FARE Idaho has membership levels to fit your needs. Learn more about our membership levels and benefits at fareidaho.org/membership

LAST CALL to submit your butchery questions for us to ask Professor Bass at the sold out Beef Butchery class at Six Creeks Mercantile this weekend! Whether you raise your own cattle and would like to know how to properly butcher, or you buy your meat from your local farmer but want to know more about where on the body the cuts come from, we want to hear your questions. Leave your question in the comments below or send an email to hello@fareidaho.org. We will post the answers following the class!

Wilsey Ranch, a woman owned and operated ranch in Marsing, Idaho, was founded over 50 years ago by fourth-generation ranchers. The ranch produces high-quality, hormone-free American Wagyu from cattle raised on sustainable, intensively managed rangeland in the Owyhee Mountains. "Our mission is to produce a healthy, nutritious, sustainable product, with minimal impact on the environment. We care for the animals and land humanely with the goal to pass it on to our future generations." https://lnkd.in/gCTD9sb6 Photos by Marilyn Isaac Photography

The Business Builder Grants Program is a brand-new program offered through the national network of USDA Regional Food Business Centers that supports small- and mid-scale farm, ranch, and food businesses. These grants help improve business planning, marketing, processing, and more, driving local and regional market success. Eligible projects include brand development, food safety training, and legal support. Learn more about these grant opportunities at: https://lnkd.in/gWzJEbsJ

We are thrilled to welcome Coffee and Supply Co. as new FARE Idaho Members! Learn more about our membership benefits and check out our full member directory at fareidaho.org/membership

Did you know that FARE Idaho offers a comprehensive "Learn the Art of Butchery" series on our YouTube Channel? This free instructional video series provides in-depth guidance on breaking down beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, fish and rabbit, as well as preparing offals. Enhance your skills and knowledge with this valuable resource. https://lnkd.in/gZ8r5feF 📽: Guy Hand