COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCES Nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the Wood River Valley are working to address issues from soil health to food security.
BLAINE SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT 24044 Main St., Carey, Idaho blainescdorg.com Blaine Soil Conservation District (BSCD) is a governmental subdivision of the State of Idaho. Since 1954, BSCD has supported local landowners with financial and technical assistance, along with public outreach to Blaine County residents on overall conservation efforts. BSCD is available to do soil and alfalfa testing, and has a no-till drill.
THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 415 Spruce Ave., Ketchum, Idaho comlib.org The library serves the Wood River Valley in ways beyond those of a traditional library by engaging individuals through its library services, contemporary programming, and museum resources. It encourages educational and personal growth through its collections, its reference resources, its technological options, and its personal approach to 21st-century library practices. It engages in meaningful partnerships with other nonprofits, including The Hunger Coalition on the Bloom Truck for the benefit of the entire community. We offer free access to all of our services.
FARE IDAHO fareidaho.org FARE Idaho means Food, Agriculture, Restaurant, Beverage Establishments. We unite our Idaho food and beverage communities to ensure that independents get a seat at the table with an opportunity to impact positive change within their industries. We advocate for Idaho’s independent restaurants, family farms, retailers, and food and beverage producers. Our mission is to connect, align, and promote the shared interests of those entities. Our goal is to advance independent businesses, increase our financial success, and improve the conditions of those who work in our industries.
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