Project FARE

"The first few times I went to Saturday Farmers Market, I wanted this, and this, and this, and this. I wanted it all! But food waste, that whole 'more is better' idea, is something I really hate. All that food just gets thrown away. With the Bowman foods, you don’t want to throw anything away. Excess isn’t really an option."

Learn how Pocatello chefs are honoring the labor and flavor of produce from Bowman Farm at projectfare.org/farmstories/bowman-farm-pocatello

Idaho is known for agriculture—particularly potatoes—across the world. In a state with plenty of land for farms, ranches and dairies, there is also an abundance of water.

However, ongoing droughts are affecting the amount of water Idaho has available to put toward agriculture.

Learn how growers and residents alike are looking at a future where they must prioritize how and where they use water.

https://www.projectfare.org/farmstories/water-agriculture-drought

📷: Photo courtesy of UIdaho CAFE, Jessica Machado Photography

How the drought in Idaho affects water needs of agriculture, dairies and people — Project FARE Idaho is known for agriculture—particularly potatoes—across the world. Ongoing droughts are affecting the amount of water Idaho has available to put toward agriculture. Growers and residents alike are looking at a future where they must prioritize how and where they use water.

A central question propels Patrick Shepherd-Blalock and Noah Espinoza: What does it mean to thrive?

The energetic chefs behind Pocatello’s newest food truck, Thrive: Artisanal Bowls and Wraps, focus on internationally-inspired food with Idaho tastebuds in mind.

Thrive reflects “the kind of food we like to eat at home,” Espinoza said. “Well-prepared food that makes us feel energized and fueled.”

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Chefs at Pocatello’s Thrive food truck are living the dream — Project FARE A central question propels Patrick Shepherd-Blalock and Noah Espinoza: What does it mean to thrive? The energetic chefs behind Pocatello’s newest food truck, Thrive: Artisanal Bowls and Wraps, focus on internationally-inspired food with Idaho tastebuds in mind.