Fresh, healthy and locally grown food is in abundance at the farmers’ markets.
This time of year brings a diversity of vine-ripe produce, including tomatoes, corn, melons, green beans, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, potatoes, cucumbers, squash, berries, peaches, apricots, and so much more. Come see us every week through Oct. 13 – Tuesdays in Ketchum and Thursdays in Hailey, both from 2-6 p.m.
Waterwheel Gardens
Waterwheel Gardens is a family-owned and operated farm in Emmett. The Williamses farm about 20 acres and produce many varieties of fresh fruits, berries and vegetables. They also make many products, including jams, pickles, dried fruit and more. Their products can also be found at NourishMe in Ketchum and the Wood River Sustainability Center in Hailey.
M & M Heath Organics
M & M Heath Organics, owned and operated by Mike and Mary Heath, is located in Buhl and was one of the first farms to be certified organic in Idaho.
The Heaths grow 16 varieties of potatoes, 10 varieties of winter squash, 14 kinds of tomatoes (including seven heirloom varieties) and several types of summer squash, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, beets, Swiss chard, kale, herbs, onions, fresh beans, dry beans, sunflowers, organic beef, pork and chicken, and eggs. M & M Heath is also producing their own organic seeds and look forward to providing a local source to other growers.
