The Idaho Farmers Market Association is a statewide, member-based association created to bring together resources and expertise from around the state to help farmers markets in Idaho thrive.
Our mission is to support and promote the sustainability of farmers markets through education, outreach and advocacy efforts that increase accessibility to local food systems for all Idahoans.
Our Scope of Action:
Address market sustainability
Educate the public about the benefits of local food
Help markets reach new customer bases
Provide support and assistance to markets
Increase access to nutritious foods for low-income families
2024 Board of Directors, Advisors & Program Support
Our board members are all volunteers experienced in farmers market management, or they support markets through their professional work and personal passion for local food.
We are currently seeking board members to represent Southwestern and Eastern Idaho. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the board of directors, please email info@idahofma.org!
Melanie Gallup
President, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Market Manager, Gooding Farmers Market
Liz Jones
Secretary, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Director, Donnelly Farmers Market
Treasurer, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Area Extension Educator in Community Food Systems and Small Farms, University of Idaho Extension
”Farmers Markets are essential for encouraging localized, place based economic opportunities, agricultural and food entrepreneurship, artisanal tradition, access to food and community culture.”
Andrea Gooding
Board Member, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Manager, Red Top Market, Wilder
Katie Baker
IFMA Board Advisor
Executive Director, FARE Idaho
“Farmers Markets are a magical place where farmers, consumers and artisans have an opportunity to connect. It's critical that we support our farmers markets, our farmers, ranchers, producers and artisans because they are essential to our thriving local community.”
Dawn Larzelier
IFMA Board Advisor
Marketing Specialist, Idaho State Department of Agriculture/Idaho Preferred
Christina Tierney
Independent Contractor - SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks Programs
Food systems & sustainable ag consultant and project manager
Melissa Knapton
Independent Contractor - Specialty Crop Promotion Programs
Farmer, Founder and Manager, Kooskia Farmers Market
