Local Legends
The farmers, bakers, and craftspeople who feed Boise with integrity. All in Idaho, or within 150 miles of our stores.
VALUES
What makes local legendary
Principles that guide every partnership we make.
TRULY LOCAL
IN IDAHO OR WITHIN 150 MILES OF OUR STORES
All of our local vendors are from Idaho and within 150 miles of the Boise Co-op. That means organic, healthy food that is truly close to our homes in Boise and Meridian.
FRESHNESS
SUSTAINABLY GROWN FROM THE GROUND UP
We prioritize local, seasonal, and organic food grown with practices that protect soil, reduce chemicals, and support long-term sustainability.
INGREDIENTS
CLEAN INGREDIENTS YOU CAN TRUST
We avoid artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and unnecessary additives — choosing products made with integrity and transparency.
TRUTH IN LABELING
HONEST FOOD. CLEAR STANDARDS.
If a product claims to be organic, non-GMO, or responsibly sourced, we expect proof. Transparency matters from ingredient list to sourcing practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
BETTER FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET
From sustainable seafood and minimal packaging to local sourcing and reusable containers, we look for products that reduce environmental harm at every step.
HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
RESPONSIBLY RAISED WITH CARE
We prioritize meat, dairy, and eggs from farms committed to humane treatment, vegetarian feed practices, and raising animals without antibiotics or added hormones.
LOCAL LEGENDS FEATURE
PURPLE SAGE FARMS
MIDDLETON, ID
Our vendors, like the Sommer family at Purple Sage Farms, put the utmost care into everything on our shelves. See the process from application to plate.
STEP 1
LOCAL PARTNER REVIEW
Every local producer goes through a thoughtful onboarding process to ensure their products meet our standards for quality, sustainability, and care. We get to know the people behind the product — not just the product itself.
The Sommer’s innovative soil practices, detailed care in farming with the seasons, and commitment to high-quality, unique ingredients make them a perfect partner in the Co-op’s mission of bringing healthy, organic, local food to all who call the Treasure Valley home.
STEP 2
GROWN CLOSE TO HOME
From vegetables harvested in nearby fields to bread baked just down the road, we prioritize products made with integrity and rooted in our regional food system.
Purple Sage Farms is one of the cornerstones of organic farming in the Treasure Valley. Before organic was a household term, they recognized the importance of cleaner alternatives to conventional farming and paved the way for organic in Idaho. They helped start the Idaho Department of Agriculture's organic certification program back in 1990, and were one of the first farms in the state to be certified organic.
STEP 3
DELIVERED TO THE CO-OP
Once products are ready, they make their way from local farms and kitchens to our shelves — often traveling fewer miles and arriving fresher than conventional grocery products.
Purple Sage Farms focuses on growing innovative greens with a special focus on culinary herbs. You'll find the common ones like basil, parsley, mint, cilantro, and chives, but they also grow many lesser-known but equally delicious varieties like sorrel, papalo, spilanthes, edible flowers, and more!
STEP 4
TO YOUR TABLE
When you shop at the Boise Co-op, you’re supporting local families, strengthening Idaho’s food economy, and bringing home food with a real connection to place.
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Interested in selling at the Co-op? We're looking for people who care about food and community.
