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Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) is looking for a Culinary Instructor to teach cooking classes focused on gardening, nutrition, and environmental education! The Culinary Instructor will guide students through culinary classes using an instructor-created curriculum in a classroom setting. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining equipment, managing attendance, and ensuring the well-being of all participants. This role offers a chance to share culinary skills while promoting sustainable food education. Know someone who would love this role? Tag them or share! https://lnkd.in/gi4GDgmH

The USDA Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center is offering grants from $3,000 to $15,000 to help small and mid-sized businesses in Idaho strengthen local food supply chains and bring locally produced food into local markets. Eligible applicants must benefit at least two entities in the local food system and identify as a farm, ranch, fish/seafood business, value-added food business, food processor, aggregator, or distributor. FARE Idaho Members: Be sure to check the forums on your Membership InfoHub account for even more grant opportunities! The InfoHub offers exclusive resources and details on funding sources specifically for Idaho's food and agriculture industries. Don’t miss out on this valuable member benefit to help grow your business and connect with the community! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g5FgKTth

Kickstart your morning with coffee and connections! Join us for Fare with Friends: Coffee & Connections on Tuesday, Nov 12 at Cushing Terrell in Caldwell. https://lnkd.in/g9ZCU_Km This free networking event is a perfect chance for current and future members to meet, share ideas, and build relationships in a welcoming setting. You do not have to be a FARE Idaho Member to attend, but we do ask that you register on the event page so we know how many people to expect!

Support local farmers this holiday season by choosing a pasture-raised, sustainably grown turkey from Idaho’s own producers! With convenient pickup options and a focus on high-quality, non-GMO, soy-free feed, these local farms have everything you need for a memorable holiday meal. McIntyre Pastures mcintyrepastures.com | 208-869-4306 On-farm retail store open weekdays 9-5, Saturday 9-3 Several neighborhood pickup sites throughout the Treasure Valley including both Boise Co-op locations! Hess Acres 208-880-9734 | [email protected] Women & Veteran owned business Call, text, or email to place order. Available for pickup November 19 & 20 Hen & Hare Microfarm henandhare.com/turkey Pre-order online, pick up at the farm in South Boise Looking for a unique and delicious alternative to turkey this holiday season? Consider ostrich from American Ostrich Farms! This lean red meat tastes like beef, is high in iron, low in cholesterol, and is even a great option for those with Alpha Gal Syndrome. American Ostrich Farms americanostrichfarms.com Contact: [email protected] Order online for delivery straight to your door!

Exhibitor Booth registration for the 2025 Field to Fork Festival is now open for FARE Idaho Members! Be part of the third annual Field to Fork Festival on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Jack's Urban Meeting Place! This interactive trade fair is an incredible chance for independent growers, producers, and food industry partners to connect and showcase their offerings. Your registration includes a 6 foot table space with linens to showcase your products as well as two complimentary tickets to the Field to Fork Pre-Festival Reception! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gQdq2VbZ

We had an insightful day on the FARE Idaho State Leadership Tour with key Idaho legislators and community leaders, including representatives from U.S. Senators Risch and Crapo’s offices, Idaho District 22 Senator Lori Den Hartog, Idaho District 22 Representative John Vander Woude, and Idaho District 12 Representative Jeff Cornilles. Joining us was also Rachael Dickerson from the University of Idaho Parma Extension. At each stop, we dove into vital issues impacting Idaho’s food system: - Northwest Premium Meats: Discussed workforce challenges in USDA meat processing and the importance of supporting small producers. - Hipwell Ranch: Explored local market access for small ranchers and the role of community-based packing plants. - Telaya Wine Co: Talked about winery regulations, tasting room operations, and the economic benefits of agritourism. - McIntyre Pastures: Focused on scaling up small producers, land access, and distribution cost challenges. - Lunch at Diablo & Sons in Boise: Engaged in dialogue on labor laws, tip taxes, and restaurant sourcing challenges. Thank you to everyone who joined to make this tour a success, and to each business for hosting and sharing your insights!

Idaho restaurants, your voice matters! Participate in the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Business Conditions Survey and share which trends and challenges will shape your business in the year ahead. This survey not only impacts advocacy efforts at the state and national levels but also contributes to the national “State of the Industry” report, out January 2025. If enough responses are received from Idaho, a state-specific report will be created—essential for effective local advocacy! Let’s make Idaho’s voice heard. Please complete the survey and encourage other local businesses to join in. https://lnkd.in/gzMA8BDH

Thousands of farmers are at risk of fines and penalties as the January 1, 2025, deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with FinCEN quickly approaches. New data from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) reveals that only 11% of eligible businesses nationwide have filed, leaving over 230,000 farms potentially out of compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021. AFBF President Zippy Duvall highlights the challenge: “It’s clear that many farmers aren’t aware of the new filing requirement,” with small businesses often lacking resources to keep up with evolving regulations. Missing this deadline could lead to fines up to $10,000 and possible jail time. https://lnkd.in/gSVvFDz9

Start your morning with a cup of coffee and great company at Fare with Friends: Coffee & Connections on Tuesday, November 12 at the Cushing Terrell offices in Caldwell! This free networking event is perfect for current and prospective members to connect, share ideas, and build relationships in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime member or just curious about joining, we’d love to see you there! Register to attend at: https://lnkd.in/g3shGG_n

Last Friday, community members and local food leaders gathered at Happy Day Restaurants Warehouse in Lewiston for a focused discussion on strengthening regional food systems. The morning included a warehouse tour led by Tobe, insightful presentations from FARE Idaho, Reko, and LC Valley Food Project, followed by a wonderful networking session. Attendees shared key takeaways and explored ideas for a resilient food system, shaping next steps for our community’s future. Thank you to all who attended! Stay tuned for more ways to get involved.