West Bench Farmers Market
The West Bench Farmers Market was born from an idea put forward by two local nonprofits, Global Lounge and Global Gardens . With overlapping missions, the organizations believed Boise was ready for a new farmers market — one with an international flair — located in the West Bench neighborhood. As a result, Global Gardens applied for and received a sizable USDA grant to help launch the market, with plans to gradually transfer more ownership responsibilities to Global Lounge. The market’s primary goal is to provide a fresh food resource to a diverse community while creating economic opportunities for small-scale producers of ethnic goods and produce. Operating from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June through September, at 3085 N. Cole Road
