Hen & Hare Microfarm

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Hen & Hare Microfarm

Hen and Hare is a locally owned and operated microfarm in South Boise.

A microfarm in Boise, Idaho dedicated to raising sustainable food, connecting community, and helping the environment.

02/09/2026

Sure, the variety of what we offer is all over the map - but our central ethos that ties everything together is mindful stewardship of our farm.

We plant and manage our land with a pollinator-first mindset. Flowers everywhere, leave the leaves, and don't over-manage the gardens.

Rotational grazing and letting our pastures rest as much as we can - and continually working on our sticking rates to find the right balance.

Keeping plastic out of packaging, shipping, and buying as much as possible.

Growing our own herbs and buying other ingredients as local as possible to reduce the carbon footprint our products have.

And a million other small actions that add up to a better way of doing business. But we're really just doing this all for the bugs.

11/16/2025

We are coming to the end of our 8th turkey season. There are just a few birds left, and there's two pickup days before Thanksgiving.

We started off with four turkeys on a whim one year, and they've easily become the best livestock decision we've made. They're easy-going and curious, and quite manageable once you've learned their little idiosyncrasies.

To those of you who have made us part of your family tradition year after year - thank you. It is such a gift to welcome you to the farm each year.

08/04/2025

Turkey pre-orders are now open! If you're looking for healthy, responsibly-raised meat to grace your holiday table, we're your farm.

We raise our turkeys from day one. Once they're fully feathered and old enough to be outdoors, they spend their entire days grazing on pasture, trampling my new shrubs, hunting for worms, and dust-bathing under the maple tree. Ammon and I join our flock for farm dates in the pasture.

🌾 pasture-raised
🪱 worm-fed
🌿 corn and soy-free
🩷 frequently bothered (in a good way)

Place your pre-order now to guarantee your bird (we'll sell out for sure!). As always, reach out if the website gives you a hard time. Link in bio for the turkey order deets.

02/27/2025

NOW AVAILABLE - the sweetest 12oz mug with our favorite rabbit design. This is a limited edition color, so once these are gone, we can't get any more.

The best part? This mug supports our program, and $5 from every purchase is donated to one of our favorite local nonprofits that supports local food and farm workers.

12/20/2024

It's the last week of for 2024... which means it's time for our annual JAM SALE!

All jams are only $6 this Saturday, and if you buy five, you get a sixth one for free.

I say it's the perfect way to snag your gifts... but last year, most people who got in on this deal just stocked up for themselves. 👀

I don't blame you guys.

Only good at BFM in person on Saturday.

11/30/2024

The best part of raising turkeys is getting tagged in gorgeous dinner photos and all of the sweet messages about how wonderful your meal turned out. It really means a lot to us that you have invited us to be part of a family tradition - many of you from the very beginning of our journey as turkey farmers.

This year was one of our best yet for birds. We put a lot of energy and effort into these animals, and it's so wonderful when they turn out so gorgeous.

Here's to hopefully a restorative weekend with family & friends 🧡

11/25/2024

We grow what we love - romantic flowers with cottage garden charm and enchanting scents. If this sounds like your style, sign ups for the 2025 flower subscriptions are now open.

Flower subscriptions guarantee there will always be a bouquet for you at market. One with top-tier roses, peachy zinnias, and bits of fragrant herbs. As a season-long subscriber, you'll also receive perks like free gifts and free flowers!

If you're a flower-lover, this is for you. Or if you're looking for a gift for the flower-lover in your life, give them a summer full of bouquets. We all have enough stuff - I think we just need a bit more brightness in our lives, and something to look forward to.

Holiday bonus: every flower order comes with one of our pollinator cards so you can let that flower-lover know about all of the bouquets they have coming their way this summer!

11/22/2024

There are TWO specials this Saturday!

1. Get a free turkey postcard with a $20+ purchase

2. Garlic + rosemary mustard is only $8 this week (save $2!) It's the perfect thing to have on hand for your leftover turkey sandwiches.

See you this weekend at the Dick Eardley Senior Center

11/07/2024

Pssst... there's just a couple more turkeys before we are sold out this season. They are in the 15-19lb range, pastured, and corn and soy-free. The local Idaho turkey market has experienced a major shortage this season, so don't wait to reserve your turkey.

And for the shoppers, I will have one whole turkey breast and lots of feet available this weekend! I love adding in a package of feet to stock. It makes it rich and gelatinous. This is a great way to naturally add collagen into your food.

As always, please reach out if you have trouble with the website! I think the pre-order is adjusted to accept more orders.

10/25/2024

The frost is setting in now on the colder microclimate areas on the farm. Some of the more tender-leafed plants have been looking a little droopy for the past week, and I have honestly been checked out of the garden for longer than that.

Just a few more outdoor projects left before I can really pretend the gardens don't exist.
🪷 Plant peony rootstock that was delivered last week
🌧 Water in some of the newer shrubs we planted
📒 Take notes and schedule reminders for next year's garden plan
🌾 Pull seedheads for plants I don't want to get too ambitious next year
🌻 Scatter seed for some native plants I hope will pop up in the spring

The only other task I might add is moving some leaves from the driveway to the annual beds, and layering rabbit/turkey manure in there. There is no last-minute weeding or "tidying up" around here. And I'm so glad, because this list already feels too long.

The insects have been hunkering down in the long grasses and stems. The falling leaves will insulate them even more. 🦋🪱🪲🐞🐝

Give yourself a break this fall. I promise your garden isn't ugly if there are uneven stems and leaves and dried flowers. It's texture and life and wild, good things. Nature isn't meant to be straight lines and geometric shapes, and I think that style of landscaping does something to our brain to disconnect us from the peace the outdoors should bring us. This is your permission to rest, and let yourself go a little wild.

10/22/2024

Pssst... our turkeys are getting close to sold out!

Be sure to pre-order your holiday bird soon so you guarantee a local, pasture-raised bird for your table. There are even a few processing classes open - it's a great opportunity to truly appreciate where your food is coming from.

10/21/2024

I'm back! And thrilled to come home to a few frost-free roses and tomatoes.

It always takes me a day to fully decompress after a long trip, but I can't wait to share all of my Montana experiences (and a sneak peek at what I picked up!) with you.

Plus, new products and market announcements are headed your way this week.

Address

Boise, ID
83709

Telephone

+12088636949

Website

http://www.henandhare.com/

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