January 2022

Cultivating a new mindset in the New Year!

A turn into a new year is an opportunity for us to evaluate habits, goals, and changes we want to adopt. Since Farmers Market is in our name, we are always looking for ways to practice sustainability and have cultivated a list on how to make small changes towards this theme.

1. Compost because, science! We like to see food break it down just like dance floor moves. Invest in a sturdy bin and stick food scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and much more to decompose and then use in your garden. Pro tip: stay away from adding citrus to your compost if you plan on vermicomposting with wiggly, wormy friends.

2. Gardening! Even the smallest spaces can produce significant yields. From herbs in a jar on a window sill inside, to an outdoor, vertical terrace, growing food can provide an understanding of nature in multiple ways. Find a DIY project that works with your space and budget and maybe even re-purposes old containers and shelves.

3. Less plastic! Reduce is the first "R" in the the well-known Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra. Shop bulk with glass jars or forgo plastic produce bags altogether in the grocery stores. Purchase a sturdy fabric tote or reuse a cardboard box for your Market haul. Pro tip: Did you know we also have two Vendors that upcycle large feed bags into beautiful totes, bags, and wallets? Activate the third and final "R" by bringing such bags directly to these Vendors for them to recycle and transform.

The new year also brings a host of information on Craft & Food Juries, Friendship Square Performances, and the beloved Poster Art opportunity. Read on to stay up-to-date on these announcements and deadlines!

-Amanda Argona, Community Events Manager

Apply to be a Vendor!

We're excited to ring in the New Year with Craft and Food Jury dates! Juries are open to individuals offering items such as crafts, artisan goods, and prepared, packaged, processed and/or ready-to-eat foods. All jury participants are required to be the maker and/or producer of the products they sell, and have their business operations based within a 200 air-mile radius of Moscow.

FAQs

1. Attendance. The most common misconception about the Market is that Vendors are required to participate every Saturday. Nope! Our Market has a unique tier system with new Vendors eligible for Tier 1 and 2 in their first season. Tier 1 allows Vendors to choose between 1-8 Markets to attend. Tier 2 allows Vendors to choose between 9-17 Markets.

2. Cost. Another question we field is, "How much does a booth cost?" A basic, standard full-size space is either $20 or $30 per day, while a half-space is $12 or $15.

For more information on attendance and pricing, see the current Moscow Farmers Market Handbook.

Register for a Jury

All Juries close by 5 pm, one week before their scheduled date. Submit a reservation form today at Submittable. New to Submittable? Create a free account to view arts and culture opportunities offered by the City of Moscow.

Apply to perform in Friendship Square!

We are ready to rock and roll into 2022 with our Performance Application! This season, we are looking to fill 22 performance dates between the hours of 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Whether you are looking to fill the Market atmosphere with funky beats, or dazzle patrons with dancing, consider applying today! The deadline for applications is 5 pm, Fri., Mar. 11. For questions about Market Entertainment, contact Digital Media Specialist, Corey Oglesby

Artwork submissions welcome for 2022 Poster!

The Community Events Division and Farmers Market Commission are accepting artwork submissions for feature on the 2022 Moscow Farmers Market poster. This annual opportunity invites artists to submit visual interpretations of this longstanding community event by 5 pm, Wed., Feb. 23.

Learn more about this annual, fun, and truly community-driven aspect of our Market here, or skip the history and head straight to the submissions process with your creative idea!

Picture of the 2021 Moscow Farmers Market poster by Megan Biggs

Picture of 2020 Moscow Farmers Market poster by Christiana Wells

2019 Moscow Farmers Market poster by Stephen Clark

Incentives for Healthy Living

The Moscow Farmers Market partners with several local, state, and federal agencies to offer a variety of monetary incentive programs. No change or money may be exchanged with any of the incentives. Visit our food access webpage to learn more about eligible purchases and incentives.

Bicycle Benefits

Ride your bike to Market, show your Bicycle Benefits sticker at the City of Moscow Information Tent in Friendship Square, and receive a $2 wooden token to shop with ANY market vendor. Stickers are also available for purchase for $5.

Shop The Market

Patrons receiving EBT or SNAP benefits are encouraged to visit the Backyard Harvest Tent, located by the City of Moscow Information Tent, to participate in our Shop The Market program. Patrons will receive $1 and $5 wooden tokens to purchase fresh produce and other eligible items from Vendors enrolled in this program. Additional incentives are also available for fresh produce items only.

Women, Infant, Children and
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs

Select Moscow Farmers Market vendors accept State of Washington WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) checks. These checks are for set amounts and may be used to only purchase fresh produce. Visit the City of Moscow Information Tent to find out which vendors participate in this program and how to shop.

Plan your trip to the Moscow Farmers Market today by visiting:

Website: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/724/Patrons-Shoppers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoscowFarmersMarket
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityofmoscowid/

City of Moscow Community Events Division
Amanda Argona, Community Events Manager
(208) 883-7132 | farmersmarket@ci.moscow.id.us