Farmers Market Assessments
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Farmers’ Markets are vital local food outlets for many communities across Idaho.
UI Extension, in partnership with local farmers markets, chambers of commerce and other community organizations, have conducted farmers’ market assessments across the state for almost 20 years. On this page, you will find many of those market assessment reports.
The majority of these assessments have used a Rapid Market Assessment (RMA) technique developed by Oregon State University. Referred to as RMAs, these assessment are a snapshot of the market on one particular market day. The information gathered during a RMA can help market leaders better understand their markets and customers. While RMAs help markets gather important data related to their operations, an individual RMA does not provide a comprehensive understanding of the market performance across across a full market season.
Explore Idaho Farmers' Market Assessments from North to South!
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Established in 1980, the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in Boundary County, is Idaho’s most northern market. With an average of nearly 30 vendors each week, this market is vibrant and welcoming.
Photo credit: Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Facebook
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Founded in 2004, the Clarkston Farmers Market is located just across the river from Lewiston, Idaho and serves both Washington and Idaho communities. In 2022, the market will take place on Thursday afternoon in Beachview Park @ Chestnut St.
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The Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint has been a staple in the Sandpoint community for 32 years. The market takes place downtown in Farmin Park and hosts a variety of farmers, fine arts and crafters, and prepared food vendors.
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Hope
Farmers Market
No longer in existence, the Hope Farmers’ Market took place in the Hope Memorial Community Center on Highway 200 and Centennial Road in Hope, ID.
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Established in 2021 and located in the Troy City Park, this market features products grown and made by vendors residing in Latah County, ID and the surrounding area.
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The Moscow Farmers Market was established in 1977 and hosts about 100 vendors. The market is located in on Main Street between 6th and 3rd in downtown Moscow.
Photo credit: Moscow Farmers Market Facebook
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One Sky, One Earth Farmers’ Market was established in 2010. The market is located just off Highway 95 in Plummer (next to the Gateway Cafe). This Thursday market is open from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm July to September.
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The Orofino Farmers Market was established in 2009. The market takes place in the Orofino City Park on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm June through September.
Photo credit: Orofino Farmers Market Facebook
Rapid Market Assessments
North Idaho
Southwest Idaho
The Boise Farmers Market is a food-centric market with 95% of the vendors being food and agricultural products. Visit the market from April through October.
Photo credit: Boise Farmers Market Facebook
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Established in 2015, the Boise Farmers Mobile Market delivers fresh produce to Boise area neighborhoods. Find the Mobile Market schedule on the Boise Farmers Market website.
Photo credit: Boise Farmers Market Facebook
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The Capital City Public Market, located in downtown Boise, started in 1994. Find the market in The Grove Plaza mid-April through mid-December.
Photo credit: Capital City Public Market Facebook
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July 23, 2005 RMA Report
The Homedale Farmers Market is a summer market running June thru August at Bette Uda City Park on Main Street.
Photo credit: Homedale Farmers Market Facebook
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The Nampa Farmers Market was founded in 1989. Located in Historic Downtown Nampa in Lloyd Square Park, everything sold at the market is produced within 100 miles. Visit the market on Saturdays April to October.
Photo credit: Nampa Farmers Market Website
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Payette Farmers Market
The Payette Farmers Market started in 2017 and is now a pop-up event. When operating the market is located in Payette Kiwanis Park, past the band shell.
Photo credit: Payette Farmers Market Facebook
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The Weiser Farmers Market season runs from mid-July early September. Find the market Thursday evenings from mid-June through September at the Weiser Train Depot.
Photo credit: Weiser Farmers Market Facebook
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South Central Idaho
Eastern Idaho
Located in Driggs, the Teton Valley Farmers Market has been serving the community for over 10 years. The market takes place Fridays in front of the Driggs City Building at 60 S Main Street from the June to the first weekend in October.
Photo credit: Teton Valley Farmers Market Facebook
Rapid Market Assessments