Jerome Farmers Market

HOUSEKEEPING-2025

by Ana Harrop, April 29, 2025

HB144-Small Sellers Exemption

As of yesterday, I visited the State of Idaho Tax Commission office in Twin Falls and learned the following. Gov Brad Little is signing into law effectively July 1, 2025 that small farmers market businesses cumulative gross receipts from sales not exceeding $5,000 in the current or previous calendar year do not have to collect or remit Idaho sales or use tax.

Because many markets are starting before that date, the tax change includes markets predating the July 1st date.

If annual sales exceed $3,000, sellers must keep sales records for at least 4 years.

Small sellers are still required to file individual Idaho income tax returns if they meet state filing requirements under Section 63-3030, Idaho Code.

Business entities: partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) do not qualify.

Exceeding the $5,000 Threshold: if gross receipts surpass $5,000:

• Apply for a temporary seller’s permit within 30 days or

• Become a registered retailer by obtaining an Idaho Seller’s Permit

• Begin collecting and remitting sales & use tax.

If you are above the limit and need to register with our farmers market, I have registered it with the state tax commission and you can go to tax.idaho.gov/gototap

to register and can call me at (208)731-8394 for the Event ID number. That needs to be done prior to the market opening date on June 7th. We look forward to seeing you and are pleased with this bit of help for our smaller vendors. Have a SUPER week! Kathy

by Ana Harrop, December 31, 2024

We want to wish you a Happy New Year. The time seems to go faster and faster. With the beginning of a new year, it is also the beginning of new adventures, new growth, new opportunities and another chance to “Do over.” We truly hope this is a great new season for you and that all your dreams come true. We wish you good health, love, learning, memories, healing, the opportunity to work and find joy.

We at the Jerome Farmers Market are beginning to turn the wheels. Christmas was sweet and is mostly put away. This is such a wonderful time of year. New plans are in the making, the festival is already in the planning stages and the gardens will be planned and seeds ordered. Vendors have worked so hard through the winter and continue to research and do double time. Be sure to take a minute to rest your bodies and minds during this quiet time. Within the next few weeks, the vendor applications will be going out in the mail. If you don’t get one and want to join us, call me at (208)731-8394 and I’ll send you one.

We will see you soon….the first Saturday in June at Moss Greenhouses. Watch the website for more information. Best wishes to you and those you love. Kent and Kathy

by Ana Harrop, October 23, 2024

POST FOR OCTOBER 2024

And it’s a wrap! The Harvest Festival took 3 weeks to set up and will take 2 days to take down. Some things just require more time and some less time. We had such a blast this year. There are so many things to highlight and so many people to thank.

1. THANK YOU to Moss Greenhouse and staff. Jenn, Dewey, Dana, Kevin, Carolyn, PJ, Adam and so many others. They are the most gracious hosts ever and so generous with everything they do. It has truly been a joyous year for us this year….and I feel the best festival ever.

2. Thank you to our family. Ana came up with the theme and online posts and left her family in Alaska to help us. Richard for staying home with her littles so she could support was such a huge gift. Steve gave the ideas of the apple slush and hot chocolate floats and came up from Utah to support and help. Henry was an awesome death eater. David and his family came from Gooding to work and cleanup. Theo you rock! And Libby…our right hand gal both at the market and at the festival. She’s always so positive and such a delight. Thank you Michelle for your help and sweetness. We love all of you.

3. Thank you to our fabulous vendors. I’ve never seen such creativity and exceptional personality. Their products were so impressive and well thought. They cared for our friends who came to the festival and Farmers Market so exceptionally

4. Mike and Yazminne Arrington and Mike’s brother and their team of clydesdales who gave people a ride of a lifetime. What a thrill!

5. Thank you to Bruce & Audry Simms and Ted and Janice McMurdie who directed traffic and were fabulous helpers at the wand booth…creating stories and engaging with the patrons. They volunteer every year and we are so grateful to them. Thank you to our sponsors with the support they give to our community, allowing us to create magic and wonder.

6. Thank you for the children who came. Those brave enough to be chased by death eaters, who transformed into a young Harry Potter in the cupboard under the stairs, who won the radio contest and who participated in the costume parade. You are such a delight and are the reason for this whole party. Thank you to the people who got them to this celebration. The communities have been so good to us. We have the best patrons in the world.

We already have new ideas for next years festival and have had many ideas shared with us. Thank you for your input.

We are also thankful for He who controls the weather, the crops, the harvest and gives us the strength to work with the elements to end in success. Nothing could be done without Him.

It is a time for family, fun, and a time to be grateful. Be safe and until we see you again take care of yourselves, your families, your neighbors and communities. Serve well.

Love,

Kent and Kathy Bartholomew

by Ana Harrop, October 08, 2024

Event: Jerome Farmers Market - Mischief & Magic Harvest Festival

Date: This Saturday (Final Market Day of the Season)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Activities:

Costume Parade: 10:00 AM
Duel with the Death Eaters: 11:00 AM
Contest Prizes: Trivia and more

Vendors & Attractions:

57 vendors (retail area and parking lot)
Food & Drinks: Butterbeer, apple cider freeze, kettle corn, Broomsticks Bakery
Entertainment: Potions Booth, Owlery
Rides: Clydesdale wagon rides & pumpkin picking

Trivia for a Gift Basket:

"Who tricked Harry and friends into wandering the halls at night the first time?"

Meals: Breakfast and lunch served

We are so excited to celebrate this last market day with you and your family and friends!

by Ana Harrop, October 02, 2024

Jerome Farmers Market Update

We’re down to the final two weeks of the Jerome Farmers Market! This week, our focus is on food storage for the winter. Stock up on:

Onions
Idaho Russet Potatoes
Jonathon, Fuji, and Golden Delicious Apples
Tomatoes
All the fresh produce our gardens can offer
(Melons are still available too!)

Additionally, we’re having a drastic clearance on our stone ground mustards—perfect time to stock up!

Mark Your Calendars!
Don’t forget to join us on October 12th for our Mischief & Magic Harvest Festival. It’s going to be epic, with more vendors than ever before!

This Week’s Contest
The third question to win a great prize is:
“What big piece of mischief did Fred and George Weasley leave behind when they dropped out of Hogwarts?”
Be the first to answer all four questions!

Location
You can find us at Moss Greenhouses, 269 East 300 South. See you this Saturday!

by Ana Harrop, September 25, 2024

The Countdown to Harvest Festival Begins!

This Saturday marks the last weekend of September, and we’re entering the final three weeks of the market season. As we approach the Harvest Festival on October 12th, it’s the perfect time to come and enjoy the bounty of the season! You’ll find gorgeous pumpkins, squash, apples, and so much more.

A Chance to Win!

We're also excited to offer another chance to win a fabulous Trader Joe’s gift basket! For those of you following along, here’s Question #2: What kind of mischief allowed students to "trash" Delores Umbridge’s office, even though the door was locked? Be the first to correctly answer all four questions by the end of the season to win.

See You at the Market!

The weather is looking great this Saturday, so come visit us at Moss Greenhouses, located at 269 South 300 East, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Stock up on melons, breads, veggies, and more while they’re still in season. We can't wait to see you!