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Blogs for Vendors

The Before-Market Checklist: What to Post the Week Before You Sell

Are you wondering how to use social media or what to prepare for market? We break it down for you in this blog. ...more

For The Vendors

July 15, 20266 min read

Why Behind-the-Scenes Content Outperforms Product Posts Every Time

Why Behind-the-Scenes Content Outperforms Product Posts Every Time

The photo you took in fifteen seconds of your messy workbench, your hands covered in something, your products half-finished — gets saved, shared, and replied to by people you've never heard of. Let's ... ...more

For The Vendors

July 14, 20265 min read

Why the Local Vendor Who Shows Their Face Is Winning Online

Why the Local Vendor Who Shows Their Face Is Winning Online

It's time to come out of the shadows! Let us tell you why you should show your face. ...more

For The Vendors

July 08, 20265 min read

Carousels vs. Reels: Which One Should Local Businesses Be Posting in 2026?

Carousels vs. Reels: Which One Should Local Businesses Be Posting in 2026?

If you've spent any time reading about Instagram strategy, you've seen conflicting advice about this. Here's the honest, current answer — including what actually matters for local businesses specifica... ...more

For The Vendors

July 07, 20265 min read

How to Know If Your Market Booth Is Actually Profitable

How to Know If Your Market Booth Is Actually Profitable

Here's how to calculate it honestly. ...more

For The Vendors

July 05, 20265 min read

What Happy Idaho Actually Is (And Why It's Different)

What Happy Idaho Actually Is (And Why It's Different)

The best way to understand what Happy Idaho is is to show up to one of our markets, and join the community. ...more

For The Regulars ,For The Vendors

July 02, 20264 min read

Why Your Instagram Isn't Growing (And It's Not the Algorithm)

Why Your Instagram Isn't Growing (And It's Not the Algorithm)

The uncomfortable question isn't why the algorithm isn't working for you. It's why people are scrolling past what you're posting. That question has a specific answer. And once you know it, the fix is ... ...more

For The Vendors

July 02, 20267 min read

How to Use Instagram Stories to Build Customer Loyalty

How to Use Instagram Stories to Build Customer Loyalty

Reels reach new people. Posts build your profile. Stories build relationships with the people who already follow you — the people who are already warm, already interested, already one good interaction... ...more

For The Vendors

July 02, 20265 min read

What to Do When the Market Is Slow

What to Do When the Market Is Slow

A slow market day is genuinely discouraging. Sitting behind a beautiful table of something you made and watching people walk past without a second glance tests your confidence in a way that nothing el... ...more

For The Vendors

July 01, 20265 min read

Blogs for The Regulars

What to Do With Farmers Market Vegetables You've Never Cooked Before

What to Do With Farmers Market Vegetables You've Never Cooked Before

Here's a practical guide for the most common unfamiliar vegetables you'll encounter at Idaho farmers markets — and the simplest honest way to cook each one. ...more

For The Regulars

July 12, 20265 min read

The Idaho Local Food Gift Guide 2026

The Idaho Local Food Gift Guide 2026

The best gifts are the ones that come with a story. Not just "here's a thing I found" but "here's something made by a real person in this state, from specific ingredients, using a process they've spe... ...more

For The Regulars

July 05, 20265 min read

A Saturday Morning at a Farmers Market — What to Expect If You've Never Been

A Saturday Morning at a Farmers Market — What to Expect If You've Never Been

Never been to a farmers market before? Let us help you prepare. ...more

For The Regulars

July 02, 20265 min read

What Happy Idaho Actually Is (And Why It's Different)

What Happy Idaho Actually Is (And Why It's Different)

The best way to understand what Happy Idaho is is to show up to one of our markets, and join the community. ...more

For The Regulars ,For The Vendors

July 02, 20264 min read

The Fermented Foods You Can Actually Find at an Idaho Farmers Market

The Fermented Foods You Can Actually Find at an Idaho Farmers Market

Here's what you might actually find, what to look for, and why it matters that you buy it from a local maker. ...more

For The Regulars

July 02, 20265 min read

What Is a CSA — And Is It Worth It?

What Is a CSA — And Is It Worth It?

If you've spent any time around farmers markets or local food communities, you've probably heard the acronym CSA — and possibly nodded along without being entirely sure what it means. This is the pla... ...more

For The Regulars

July 02, 20265 min read

How to Start Eating Seasonally Without Overhauling Your Whole Diet

How to Start Eating Seasonally Without Overhauling Your Whole Diet

Seasonal eating sounds like a commitment and can be scary if you don't know what's in season. Here's how to start without dramatically changing anything. ...more

For The Regulars

July 02, 20265 min read

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