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Join us on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 for the FARE Idaho Field to Fork Festival Sandpoint. A day dedicated to celebrating and strengthening North Idaho’s local food economy. Hosted by FARE Idaho, this gathering brings together farmers, ranchers, food producers, retailers, chefs, and community members to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can build a more resilient regional food system—together.

 

We will be featuring great news and tips for any small business owners, as well as a dedicated time for producers in North Idaho to meet with buyers from area hospitality venues. Come prepared to make some great connections that will help your business grow!

 

Doors will open for the event at 11:30 am; a boxed lunch, snacks, coffee and water will be provided. We will wrap up at 3:00 pm.
 

🎫EVENT ALERT🎫

 

🍀Shamrock Foods Expo🍀

 

Embark on the Shamrock Expodition. Taste what's new, learn from the best in the industry, and discover ideas to elevate your menu and operations. With hundreds of products, live insights, and exclusive promotions, this is the culinary event you do not want to miss!
 
Celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio will be hosting Kitchen Conversations, a culinary demo, and the Fire Up Chef Competitions for the event. 
 
This event is open to all Shamrock Foods Customers. 
 
📆September 2nd, 2026
⏳9AM-4PM
📍Boise Centre 
 

Idaho Provisions is a personal chef for hire service led by Chef Pedro Martinez, a passionate chef dedicated to curating elevated, farm-forward meals rooted in quality, seasonality, and care. With decades of experience as a private chef and culinary arts educator, Chef Pedro brings thoughtful technique and locally sourced ingredients together to create personalized dining experiences for luxury homes & special events across Idaho & beyond. Every dish is prepared with intention—highlighting fresh flavors, and genuine hospitality.

 

Chef Pedro’s culinary journey spans continents and scales. From roasting whole animals in the rugged wilderness for hungry adventurers to crafting personalized fine-dining experiences for VIPs at Sundance Film Festival, his skills have traversed the globe. He’s equally adept at whipping up a gourmet feast under the stars as he is at plating a delicate amuse-bouche in your own kitchen.

 

Pedro’s passion for fresh, local ingredients and sustainable practices shines through in every dish. He champions local Idaho producers and even runs his own organic microfarm, ensuring the freshest fruits, vegetables, and honey find their way onto your plate.
 
 
Idaho Surface Water Coalition announces 33% reduction of water allocations by their members. This is due to historically low snow fall, drought, and drained aquifer.

 

Boise Co-Op to Open New Location - Boise Dev

The Boise Co-Op has applied to the City of Meridian for a third location to be located near Chinden Blvd. & Black Cat Rd. 

 

New USDA Meat Processing Plant Opens in Washington - Capital Press

Lone Crow Meat Processing has opened this month as a brand new USDA-certified slaughter facility. Cody & Jen Hoseth are first generation farmers that took nearly a decade to bring this facility to fruition from the ground up. 
 
 

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