Purple Sage Farms Greenhouse Relief

Update: Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, Purple Sage Farms surpassed their fundraising goal. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities as they work to rebuild what they lost.

Our hearts go out to Purple Sage Farms. The severe winter weather has exhibited catastrophic damage to their greenhouses.

Purple Sage has been an anchor local organic farm in the Treasure Valley for decades. Please spread the word about the campaign to rebuild their damaged greenhouses. We've kicked in $2K, but we'll also match up to another $2,000 in pledges given at the registers in our stores! Simply tell your cashier you'd like to donate. Every little bit helps!

from Purple Sage's gofundme.com:

"One of Idaho's oldest Organic Farms suffered serious damage due to the recent extreme snow storms. Purple Sage Farms in Middleton had 5 of their 15 greenhouses collapse with heavy snow. They have a pile of bent aluminum frames and torn plastic - a total loss. Three others are standing with some damage and the other seven will need new plastic covering. There was no insurance to cover these greenhouses or the loss of crops caused by this rare weather event. Just the plastic alone to cover the greenhouses will cost several thousand dollars. Tim Sommer and his family have been growing organic herbs, greens and vegetables for almost 30 years, selling to Boise Co-op, Whole Foods and area restaurants. Purple Sage Farms and the Sommer family are anchor vendors and loyal supporters of Boise Farmers Market. Please help us help them recover from their loss."

If you'd like to help Purple Sage Farms rebuild their greenhouses, you can DONATE HERE

Mike and Tim Sommer