It’s Idaho Preferred Month: Discover Local Foods at Your Favorite Retailers
Each September, we come together to celebrate the peak of Idaho’s harvest and highlight the exceptional quality of our locally-grown foods. Governor Little’s proclamation of September as Idaho Preferred Month underscores Idaho’s rich agricultural offerings and the crucial role our retail partners play in connecting you with these top-quality products.
What is Idaho Preferred Month?
Idaho Preferred Month is a celebration showcasing the outstanding local food products produced by Idaho’s farmers, ranchers, and food crafters. It’s a time to experience the best of local agriculture and support the hardworking individuals behind it. Through our partnerships with retailers across the state, we have coordinated events that let you taste Idaho-grown foods and learn more about the people who work so hard to bring food to your table.
Find Idaho-Grown Produce at Your Favorite Local Retailers
Retailers across the state have made it easy for their customers to identify Idaho-grown products. Simply look for the Idaho Preferred logo when shopping at Idaho grocery stores like Walmart, Atkinson’s, Broulim’s, Stokes, Ridley’s, Fred Meyer, and more. This logo helps you know first-hand that the products you are purchasing are produced by local Idaho farmers, ranchers, or food crafters with ingredients grown in Idaho!
We’re thrilled to collaborate with several retailers this harvest season to bring you a series of exciting Idaho Preferred Month events throughout the month of September. Here’s a preview of where we will be:
Walmart Special Events
As a founding member of the Idaho Preferred Program, Walmart has been a steadfast supporter of Idaho farmers and producers. Walmart produce managers are seriously dedicated to stocking their aisles with locally-grown products in season. During Idaho Preferred Month, visit Walmart locations across the state to sample a variety of local foods and celebrate their ongoing commitment to supporting Idaho agriculture. Visit our community calendar to see all the events we’ve lined up with Walmart throughout Idaho during Idaho Preferred Month!
Boise Co-Op harvest festival
Since their humble beginnings in 1973, Boise Co-Op has been a staunch supporter of local agriculture. This year, we’re proud to partner with them at their Village Location in Meridian, Idaho to bring you the annual “Harvest Festival.” Inspired by Idaho Preferred Month and the peak of harvest season, this free, family-friendly event features the bounty of Idaho-grown foods and a chance for you to connect with over 20 local growers and sample their foods.
Visit our Community Calendar for more details!
Broulim’s Local idaho fresh event
With eight locations across Idaho, Broulim’s offers an extensive selection of locally grown, raised, and crafted foods. This local retail chain is a huge supporter of Idaho farms and food crafters, taking pride in providing their consumers with the local products they love.
Don’t miss the special in-store event on September 14, where you can enjoy tastings and meet local artisans. The event will feature appearances by local radio talent and fun games, making it a great opportunity to celebrate Idaho’s harvest and engage with your community.
Atkinson’s Market Special Event
Our kickoff retail event for Idaho Preferred Month takes place at the Atkinson’s Market in Hailey. This exciting event features in-store samples, giveaways, and a lot of fun! Easily locate all the local products by looking for the Idaho Preferred logo throughout the store. Join us on Septmber 6th from 4 – 7 PM to meet your local farmers and taste a variety of delicious foods grown, raised, or crafted right here in Idaho. It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience the best of Idaho’s harvest and engage with the hardworking folks who bring these products to your table.
Moscow Food Co-op Special event
Celebrate Idaho’s harvest at the Moscow Food Co-Op on September 26! Moscow, Idaho, known for its agricultural production and as the home of the University of Idaho—an esteemed agricultural school—boasts a rich agricultural tradition. Located in the heart of the Palouse, a renowned farming region of the Pacific Northwest, Moscow is a regional hub of local food, farms, fiber, and flowers.
Join us for the Moscow Food Co-Op special event featuring live music and a variety of samples showcasing the best of Idaho’s harvest. This celebration highlights the incredible local products Moscow consumers know and love, and provides a fantastic opportunity to support Idaho’s community of local producers and crafters.
Winter Ridge Natural Foods Block Party
If you want to get to know your local North Idaho farmers, Winter Ridge Natural Foods is the place to be. They stock their shelves with a wide selection of North Idaho farm products, and their produce section is, impressively, filled with delicious locally-grown options all year long.
Join us on September 28 for Winter Ridge’s Neighborhood Block Party, a lively celebration of the harvest and the people who grow our food! Enjoy live music, sampling of local products, and a chance to meet the producers who make it all possible. Plus, there will be fun prizes to win! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the best of Idaho’s agricultural bounty.
Cliff’s Country Market in Caldwell
Cliff’s Country Market is marking three years under new ownership with a renewed focus on supporting Idaho farmers, ranchers, and food crafters who produce quality foods you can trust. They proudly offer a wide variety of specialty foods grown or crafted right here in Idaho, including an impressive selection of wines made from Idaho-grown grapes, as well as delicious pastries, fresh produce, and locally raised meats.
Join us on October 5 from 11 AM to 2 PM for a special celebration! Meet the local producers who bring these exceptional products to your table and enjoy a slice of delicious birthday cake as part of the festivities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience Idaho’s harvest and support a market dedicated to promoting Idaho’s agricultural excellence.
farm + Food finder Tool: Easily locate Idaho-Grown Products
Idaho Preferred Month is a great reminder that finding locally produced food is easy with our enhanced Farm + Food Finder. This tool helps you identify locally grown, raised, or crafted food and agricultural products at participating retail stores throughout Idaho, making it simpler than ever to support Idaho’s dedicated farmers and ranchers.
This September (and beyond!), we encourage you to use the Farm + Food Finder to enhance your shopping experience.