What's Fresh
Looking for great recipes that use fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients? How about the latest news from the local food scene in the Wood River Valley? What’s Fresh brings you that and so much more. Here we’ll explore every part of the regional food systems, from soil to plate and beyond–think composting. Check in weekly for new posts and get inspired to be a local food hero in your community!
Seed and Plant Exchange
Saturday, May 24 10am-12pm, the Upper Big Wood River Grange and the Wood River Seed Library host their annual seed and plant exchange. Community members bring their seeds and plants
Local Mother’s Day Gifts
Show the mom in your life how wonderful she is with a local mother’s day gift. From spring bouquets to sweet, handmade creations, our local producers have poured their hearts
Find Local Food in Ketchum
Introducing the newest way to find local food in Ketchum. Platinum Basket-rated local food businesses! We have worked with NourishMe, Ketchum Grill, and Enoteca to create custom tailored procurement policies that align with their values,
Spring Radish and Endive Salad Recipe
Each month, with the help of Sara and Ed from Squash Blossom Farm, we share a delicious recipe featuring fresh ingredients available at the Ketchum Farmers Market. This month, they put
Local Plant Sales
Garden planning season is in full swing. From seeds and starts to soil amendments, it’s time to get serious about what you’ll grow this year. To help, we’ve put together
Local Food for Kids
Healthy eating habits introduced in early childhood are more likely to last. Kids who eat fresh fruits and vegetables, high-quality meat and dairy products, and a variety of grains and legumes
Shop Local for Valentine’s Day in the Wood River Valley
This Valentine’s Day in the Wood River Valley, share the local love with a special someone. From a candlelit evening to extravagant confections, we’ve put together locally inspired ways to
Business Builder Grants
Do you own or operate a food related business in Idaho that you would like to grow? The application window for the first round of Business Builder Grants from the
Locally Grown Gift Ideas
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us seek unique locally grown gifts for our loved ones. The variety of local foods from our regional producers make excellent gifts. From
Preserving Local Foods
Learning techniques for preserving local foods and homemade recipes is a wonderful way to continue eating locally sourced food throughout the colder months. There are a number of ways to
Student-led Composting
Our program, 5B Resilient, is starting a movement of student-led composting efforts in the Wood River Valley. In partnership with local schools, we help students educate their peers on composting
Pumpkin Gnocchi Recipe
The pumpkin is an icon of fall in the Wood River Valley. We love to see them creatively carved on front porches, but most of all we want them to
Trailing of the Sheep & Local Food
Last week, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival held its annual fundraiser, Starry Starry Night, at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. Our team works closely with the Festival to source
Local Procurement Policy
Over the past few months, the Local Food Alliance has been working to launch a Local Procurement Policy Initiative for the valley’s restaurants and food businesses. LFA’s Local Procurement Policy
Easy Recipes with Local Food
August is a vibrant month at the farmers market, where stalls overflow with an array of fresh produce. It is so easy to fill your basket with the season’s freshest
Farm and Food Business Grants from the USDA
Owners of farm or food businesses now have a new grant opportunity for growing or expanding their businesses. The USDA Business Builder Grants Program offers funding to support eligible projects
Trailing of the Sheep – Starry Starry Night
Trailing of the Sheep Festival’s annual fundraising dinner, STARRY STARRY NIGHT, is coming up Thursday, August 29, 2024. This event will be held at the Argyros Performing Arts Center, starting
Grilled Bruschetta – Cooking What’s Fresh
This month, Sara and Ed from Squash Blossom Farm, share with of a delicious recipe for grilled bruschetta. Head to the Wood River Valley Farmers Markets in Hailey and Ketchum to
A Celebratory Locally Sourced Meal
Celebrating the abundance and diversity of locally grown food was at the heart of the recent Elevated Table experience. Guests savored a locally sourced meal with dishes and beverages crafted
Blaine County Fair
The Blaine County Fair is coming up on August 5-10 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Carey. A centerpiece of the Fair is the market animal sale, where all animals
Where to find the Locally Grown Guide
The 2024 Wood River Valley Locally Grown Guide is out now. We’ve distributed Guides to over 40 locations throughout the Wood River Valley. For all the latest content, grab a
A Recipe to Reduce Food Waste
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2021, over 19 million tons of food is wasted in households every year. That is 130 pounds per
Local Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12th. Local food is a fantastic way to celebrate the special people in your life! From locally grown flowers to decadent cakes, you
How to Use Day Old Bread
Our local sourdough bread bakers, Hillside Grain and Hangar Bread, produce delicious loaves that are hard to resist. In the rare case that there are leftovers, day old bread is
Local Food Events this Month
We are looking forward to our upcoming growing season. In this blog post, you’ll find information about plant sales, seed exchanges, and other local food events happening in the Wood
2024 Locally Grown Guide Cover Reveal
The 2024 Locally Grown Guide release is more than a month away, but its cover is so special we had to share it early. This 2024 edition marks its 5th
Common Ground Film in Sun Valley
We have some exciting news! The Sun Valley premiere of the Common Ground film, the highly anticipated sequel to Kiss the Ground, is coming to the Sun Valley Opera House
Plan Your Wood River Valley Garden
If you’re like us, come March, growing, eating, and celebrating fresh, local ingredients are top of mind! In this post, we’ll give you a few tips for planning and planting
Winter Farmers Market
We are so excited that a winter farmers market has started in Hailey. This past Saturday was the second market at the Grange Hall. Over a dozen vendors were there,
Wheat Berry and Mushroom Pilaf
Even deep in the heart of winter, you can make this delicious wheat berry and mushroom pilaf with locally sourced ingredients from right here in the Wood River Valley! Wheat
Get Your Locally Grown Guide Listing
Our team is working hard on the 5th-anniversary edition of the Wood River Valley Locally Grown Guide! Since the spring of 2020, the Guide has been providing consumers with an
A Day in Sun Valley With Local Food
There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of winter than spending a day in Sun Valley. Snow-covered hills rise up all around you, kids in ski boots clattering
Hot Meals in Ketchum on a Cold Day
This cold weather has us dreaming about some of our favorite hot meals in Ketchum featuring locally grown ingredients. Thinking about sliding up to table in a cozy corner topped
Our Locally Grown Newsletter
We have been sending Local Food Alliance and Locally Grown Newsletter for over 5 years. These newsletter keep you and many other people like you up-to-date on local food news.
Local Food Holiday Gifts
This holiday season, gift the valley’s abundance of locally grown food. We already shared a list of regional producers who can ship their products from Idaho to your loved ones.
Holiday Gift Ideas from Idaho
This year, share a bit of Idaho with your friends and family and support regional producers. We’ve put together a list of holiday gift ideas from Idaho that can be
Locally Sourced Holiday Recipes
To welcome the holiday season, members of our staff share their favorite locally sourced holiday recipes. These recipes celebrate what’s available in our region and capture the flavors of the
USDA Grant for the Locally Grown Guide
Great News! We have been awarded a $100,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. A portion of the grant will be used to create a local
Local Ingredients for Our Events
Last week, our parent organization, Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, hosted a Happy Hour on the patio at Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. The small event focused on introducing our new
Local Sourcing | Trailing of the Sheep
Last week we assisted Trailing of the Sheep with local sourcing for their farm to table dinners. Now in its 27th year, Trailing of the Sheep is a vibrant celebration
Fall Delicata Squash Salad Recipe
This month for our Cooking With What’s Fresh section, Sara and Ed from Squash Blossom Farm share a delicious Delicata squash recipe. This fall staple is in season now. Delicata
It’s Trailing of the Sheep week in the Wood River Valley!
It’s Trailing of the Sheep week in the Wood River Valley! Now in its 27th year, this vibrant celebration pays homage to a part of the rich agricultural heritage of the American
Hearty Greens and Roasted Veggie Salad
1 bunch of Swiss Chard or Kale leaves with long stems2-3 cups chopped vegetables (Onions, broccoli, beets, turnips, carrots, potatoes…)6 Tbsp olive oil½ lb lettuce mix¼ cup white wine vinegar2
