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Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has several marketing programs that are designed to stimulate economic diversification in Idaho agriculture in direct marketing and food processing.
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Northern Idaho Farmers Market Workshop, March 13, 2010
Magic Valley Farmers Market Workshop, March 27, 2010
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Idahoans Challenged to Eat Local for Idaho Farmers Market Week
(Press Relaese)
ISDA is making the following Tool Kit available to farmers markets in Idaho to help them celebrate Farmers Market Week in their own community. For more assistance contact Lacey Menasco at (208)332-8538
Director Gould's Recipes
Farmers Market Week Proclamation
Example Farmers Market Week Proclamation
Example Farmers Market Week Press Release
Locavore for a Day Challenge Template
Treasure Hunt Activity
Pear Maze
Fruit and Vegetable Maze
Farming Through History Worksheet
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The marketing staff has developed the following resources:
- NEW Idaho Farmers Market Manual
- 2009 Idaho Farmers' Market Guide (locations, dates, times)
- Guide to Pumkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and other Harvest Festivals
- U Pick Directory
- The U.S. Farmers Market Resource Guide
- Starting a Specialty Foods Business in Idaho
Business development services for these areas may include:
- Workshops
- "How To" Publications
- Buyer and Supplier Contacts
- Individual Consulting
Additional resources and educational opportunities may be found at: