vision
The Boise Farmers Market is a community marketplace where local food and agricultural products are available year round and the community can learn about and become engaged in food system issues. The Market is a catalyst and incubator for local food-related activities in the region, and helps to build personal and community self-reliance.
Mission
The Boise Farmers Market supports a regenerative, healthy food and agricultural system by operating a vibrant marketplace featuring locally grown and crafted products.
values
Access: we enable the ability for all people to participate at the market equitably.
Sustainability: we advocate to protect the land, labor, and local marketplaces that we are a part of.
Inclusivity: we commit to creating an environment where all people feel welcome and where they can see themselves represented and supported.
Community: we believe in building a place that builds connectivity through food, breaks down barriers and allows people to come together.
Abundance: we embrace the fact that there are enough resources and successes for all to share.
Integrity: we engender trust and respect, acting ethically and encourage honesty and transparency within our organization as well as the products sold through our market.
Education: we engage our community in food related issues through learning opportunities for all ages.
EQUITY STATEMENT
Farmers markets are part of an agricultural system with a long history of exclusion and racism; land access, agricultural loans, housing policy, immigration, and other systems led to disparities in wealth, income and opportunity. Boise Farmers Market strongly supports a goal of racial and social equity. We hold each other accountable to these values and work together to collaboratively address equity especially as it relates to work to strengthen our local and regional food system. The Boise Farmers Market, Inc. is an Idaho non-profit corporation. The Board of Directors is responsible for governing the market, ensuring the business of the corporation is conducted legally, hiring the staff leadership, and writing the vendor guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I bring my dog to the market?
While we love dogs, they are not allowed at the market due to health and safety concerns. Please leave your pups at home: the asphalt surface heats up quickly in the summer months and we also do not want to see dogs left in hot cars.
is this market accessible?
We are a fully accessible and ADA compliant market.
Eek! I forgot cash but my favorite vendor only accepts green. What do I do?
BFM has an on-site ATM located on the north side of the market, near the info booth. We also sell Market Tokens that spend like cash - just stop by the green tent info booth!
What if it rains?
Boise Farmers Market is a “rain or shine” market.” Come shop with us regardless of the weather.
I’d like to support the Market, how can I do that?
To volunteer, complete the online form here, or stop by the information booth on Saturdays.
As a nonprofit organization, we encourage and accept donations to fund nutrition programming, market supplies and to help pay our staff. We also invite you to support any of our special fund-raising events.
Have more Questions? Do not hesitate to get in touch and let us know! Contact us at info@theboisefarmersmarket.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.