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
2026 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 always seeking board members to represent the wide range of markets in Idaho. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the board of directors, please email info@idahofma.org!
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Denise Dixon
President, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors.
Nonprofit Consultant, founder of the Homedale Farmers Market
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Melanie Gallup
Vice-President, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Market Manager, Gooding Farmers Market
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Ariel Agenbroad
Treasurer, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Area Extension Educator in Community Food Systems and Small Farms, University of Idaho Extension
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Dave Krick
Secretary, Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Board Member, Boise Farmers Market, City of Good, FARE Idaho
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Liz Jones
Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Director, Donnelly Farmers Market
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Melissa Knapton
Independent Contractor - Specialty Crop Promotion Programs
Farmer, Founder and Manager, Kooskia Farmers Market
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Kourtney McConnell
Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Manager, Caldwell Farm to Fork Market
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Kristina Bauer
Idaho Farmers Market Association Board of Directors
Board Member, the Farmers Market at Sandpoint
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Clark Poston
Idaho Farmers Market Association Board Directors
Manager, Idaho Falls Farmers Market
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Ashley Morrell
IFMA Board Advisor
Marketing Specialist, Idaho State Department of Agriculture/Idaho Preferred
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Christina Tierney
Independent Contractor - SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks Programs
Food systems & sustainable ag consultant and project manager
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McKenna Schmitt
Independent Contractor - Program Support
Graduate Student, Natural Resources Management