小农场 and 当地的食物

Our Small Farm and 当地的食物 programs are area wide, integrating education and resources for growing food-systems initiatives across Ada, 峡谷, Owyhee, 帕耶特, Gem and Elmore counties. 跟随我们的 statewide 脸谱网 page.

Register on Marketplace 对于即将到来的课程.

Education and 外展 Emphasis

请 contact area 扩展 educator Ariel Agenbroad to request upcoming schedules and more information on any of these program topics:

爱达荷胜利花园

University of Idaho 扩展's 爱达荷胜利花园 Course was created in 2008 to help our communities in challenging times, by providing individuals and families with up to date, reliable home fruit and vegetable gardening, cooking and food preservation instruction and mentorship. 

In response to the disruption of "normal life" in so many communities, we are releasing our popular course content as a self-guided, 自学, 10 section online course. 课程特点:

• 活动
• 视频讲座
• 施舍
• 阅读和更多

This year there is no registration required, no fee to take the course, and you will have access to the material until December 2020. 请参阅 link to access the course.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Ariel Agenbroad at ariel@iskatesports.net.

Harvest Heroes — Veteran Beginning Farming & 园艺项目

• First ever program of its kind in Idaho
• 10 month-long program, evening and weekend sessions
• Hands-on practical field experience

2022 Harvest Heroes Program Information Flyer (PDF)

2022 Harvest Heroes Application (PDF)

2022 Harvest Heroes Application (Word)

School and Community Gardening

• Teacher in-service training
• Idaho 主的园丁 School Garden Mentor certification
• Youth garden curriculum
• Community garden facilitation 研讨会
• Policies and procedures related to small scale urban agriculture

从农场到学校

Partnering with Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Idaho Department of Education, Idaho Ag in the Classroom and others working to supply more Idaho school meal programs with fresh, locally grown farm products.

Farmers’ Market Vendor Education

Collaborating with area agencies and nonprofits like the Idaho State Department of Idaho and the Idaho Farmers’ Market Association to provide up-to-date training and resources on market establishment, 市场评估, 战略规划, best vendor practices, food safety and regulations.

Beginning Farmer Program

Working with statewide University of Idaho faculty and farmer stakeholders to develop and deliver webinars, 研讨会, 会议, classes and publications dedicated to assisting sustainable small farm businesses in Idaho. 

出版物

The following publications are available for purchase at the UI 扩展, Ada县 office (5880 N Glenwood Street, 博伊西, ID).

• Farming Alternatives: A Guide to Evaluating the Feasibility of New Farm-Based Enterprises from Cooperative 扩展 — $15
• Small-Scale Livestock Farming by Carol Ekarius — $15
• The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier — $20