EVENTS CALENDAR
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Local Flavors Cooking Series
Join us for an culinary journey celebrating the vibrant flavors of Idaho at our cooking class, "Local Flavors." Our class is led by Gina D'Orazio Stryker, founder of Clean Cuisine by Gina, who is passionate about healthy cooking using local ingredients. This immersive experience will gather the curious culinary community at the Boise Co-op's Village Classroom on May 2 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Offal - Using All of the Animal
We're thrilled to collaborate with Six Creeks Mercantile to present two classes centered around the art of butchering:
June 22nd - Offal - Using All of the Animal: Learn how to use all the parts of the pig so nothing goes to waste. Guest chef Kelly Cox of House of Creature will be showing us parts that are often overlooked, but that are nutritious, delicious and unique.
July 20th - Beef Butchering: Whether you're a hunter who'd like a refresher, 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, join us. Our guest chef will be showing us how to properly butcher a cow so you can get the most out of the animal.
These classes will take place at Six Creeks Mercantile in Glenns Ferry. Classes are $30, and is limited to 15 people. Email info@sixcreeksmercantile.com to sign up!
Beef Butchery
We're thrilled to collaborate with Six Creeks Mercantile to present two classes centered around the art of butchering:
June 22nd - Offal - Using All of the Animal: Learn how to use all the parts of the pig so nothing goes to waste. Guest chef Kelly Cox of House of Creature will be showing us parts that are often overlooked, but that are nutritious, delicious and unique.
July 20th - Beef Butchering: Whether you're a hunter who'd like a refresher, 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, join us. Our guest chef will be showing us how to properly butcher a cow so you can get the most out of the animal.
These classes will take place at Six Creeks Mercantile in Glenns Ferry. Classes are $30, and is limited to 15 people. Email info@sixcreeksmercantile.com to sign up!
FARE Idaho Meeting for Liquor License Holders Regarding S.1381 & S.1421
Please join FARE Idaho's discussion regarding liquor license legislative session update. We would like to include Idaho liquor license holders in an open discussion and provide updates from our organization regarding S.1381, S.1421 and how to move forward.
Local Flavors Cooking Series
Join us for an culinary journey celebrating the vibrant flavors of Idaho at our cooking class, "Local Flavors." Our class is led by Gina D'Orazio Stryker, founder of Clean Cuisine by Gina, who is passionate about healthy cooking using local ingredients. This immersive experience will gather the curious culinary community at the Boise Co-op's Village Classroom on April 4th from 5:30-7:30pm.
Treasure Valley Food Hub Discussion
Please join FARE Idaho and City of Good for a discussion via Zoom on a food hub in the Treasure Valley. We would like to hear from farmers, ranchers, food & beverage producers and buyers of locally sourced products. The discussion will center around the producers' need for aggregation and distribution, the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program and how we are working together to move forward. Please join us and pre-register!
Field to Fork Festival
Mark your calendars! The Field to Fork Festival will be returning to JUMP Boise January 18, 2024 bigger and better than ever.
Cocktails for a Cause
Cocktails for a Cause, our statewide fall fundraiser, is back! Our friends from 44° North® Vodka will be matching up to $10,000 from sales of cocktails using their products at participating bars and restaurants throughout the state.
S.1120 - FARE Idaho Meeting for Liquor License Holders
Please join FARE Idaho's discussion regarding Senate Bill 1120. We would like to include Idaho liquor license holders in an open discussion and provide updates from our organization.
Transition to Organic Partnership Program - Increasing Organic Acreage in Idaho
We are excited to announce that the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) is partnering with FARE Idaho to host an informative session about the mentorship opportunity offered by the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP).
S.1120 - FARE Idaho Meeting for Liquor License Holders
Please join FARE Idaho's discussion regarding Senate Bill 1120. FARE has been in discussions with Idaho State Police - Alcohol Beverage Control on S.1120. We would like to include Idaho liquor license holders in an open discussion and provide updates from our organization.
Cooking with Lamb: From Butchering to Plate
Join FARE Idaho, Sun Valley Culinary Institute, Trailing of the Sheep Festival and University of Idaho on Wednesday, May 31 for a special class. Professor Phil Bass with the University of Idaho Meat Sciences Department will lead a class on lamb butchery and Sun Valley Culinary Institute's Culinary Director, Andy Floyd, will lead a class utilizing lamb and locally sourced products in meal preparation. Attendees will enjoy a late lunch at the conclusion of the class.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
1:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Sun Valley Culinary Institute, 211 N. Main Street, Ketchum
Cost: $50.00 per person
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S.1120 - FARE Idaho Meeting for Liquor License Holders
Please join FARE Idaho's discussion regarding Senate Bill 1120. FARE has been in discussions with Idaho State Police - Alcohol Beverage Control on S.1120. We would like to include Idaho liquor license holders in an open discussion and provide updates from our organization.
FARE Idaho Roundtable - Climate Smart Commodities Info Session
Join FARE Idaho’s info session on the Climate Smart Commodities grant program. In 2022, the University of Idaho, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef, Arrowleaf Consulting, and others, was awarded a major grant from the USDA. Learn about how the grant will support research on building cropping systems that are more resilient to climate change and how the five-year grant stimulates the state’s economy by paying more than half of the funds directly to Idaho agricultural producers.
Panelists include Neil Cresenti from The Nature Conservancy, Tori O’Neil from Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef, and Darin Saul from Arrowleaf Consulting. The panel will be moderated by Amy Mattias, FARE board member, and program director of the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience.
Field to Fork Exchange Information Session
Learn more about the FARE Idaho's new self-distribution tool - the Field to Fork Exchange!
Information sessions will take place via Zoom and include a tour of the platform, ordering process, fulfillment process, payment options. Q&A to follow the presentation.
Twin Falls Meet & Greet
FARE Idaho is hitting the road and heading to Twin Falls on March 16th! We'd love for you to join us for a chat at Yellow Brick Cafe (136 Main Ave N, Twin Falls, ID, 83301) at 1:00pm.
FARE Idaho will be covering the benefits available for producers and the online ordering platform, Field to Fork Exchange, connecting producers and retailers statewide.
Burley Meet & Greet
FARE Idaho is hitting the road and heading to Burley on March 16th! We'd love for you to join us for a chat at Nostalgia Coffee & Cafe (1332 Albion Ave, Burley, ID, 83318) at 9:00am.
FARE Idaho will be covering the benefits available for producers and the online ordering platform, Field to Fork Exchange, connecting producers and retailers statewide.
FARE Idaho Roundtable - Employee Retention Tax Credit Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Livestock Processors
Please join FARE Idaho and Lorin Port, Consulting CFO and Business Development Manager, focused on serving farmers, ranchers, and livestock processors, on March 8th 1pm MST via Zoom.
We will review eligibility for Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). If you pay employees W2 wages, your farm or business can receive up to $5k per employee for 2020 and up to $7k per employee per quarter for 2021 which comes as a check from the IRS.
Field to Fork Exchange Information Session
Learn more about the FARE Idaho's new self-distribution tool - the Field to Fork Exchange!
Information sessions will take place via Zoom and include a tour of the platform, ordering process, fulfillment process, payment options. Q&A to follow the presentation.
Field to Fork Exchange Information Session
Learn more about the FARE Idaho's new self-distribution tool - the Field to Fork Exchange!
FARE Idaho wants to simplify selling and sourcing locally. We are partnering with 47Farms to bring Idaho producers and retailers an easy to use online sales platform that will open a new marketplace for buying and selling local products in Idaho.
Information sessions will take place via Zoom and include a tour of the platform, ordering process, fulfillment process, payment options. Q&A to follow the presentation.
FARE Idaho Annual Meeting
Join FARE Idaho on Zoom at our annual meeting to discuss our work in 2022 and what to look forward to in the coming year.