Jenny Stinson with her beloved companion Sydney – Sydney recently transitioned to Dog Heaven & he is sorely missed. (Though they ADORE him “Up There”!)

Running For Freedom

Running for Freedom is a partnership between The Peace Room in Boise and the Idaho Justice Project to launch INNER PEACE TRAINING, a trauma informed program with practical, heart centered tools for emotional healing, resilience, and personal empowerment for women who are incarcerated, preparing for parole, or transitioning back into the community.

 Jenny Stinson is an endurance runner; beginning in March, Jenny has run a series of endurance races throughout the year to raise awareness and funds to support this partnership.

Jenny is a Reiki Master Teacher teaching Usui/HolyFire 111 Reiki, Holy Fire 111 Karuna Reiki, & ICRT Animal Reiki.

Originally from Louisiana, Jenny taught high school there before spending time as an adjunct professor at Columbia College in Chicago. Jenny isn’t only a teacher, she is a voracious learner. Her extensive list of certifications and training reflects a lifelong curiosity and commitment to learning and teaching.

Learn more by visiting www.ThePeaceRoom.love Or touch the to be button to be taken directly to the website to learn more.

Putting Down Roots

Taproots Farm Hub

Executive Director Casey O’Leary (Second from Left) and friends

There is something exciting happening around farming in the Treasure Valley.

On Wednesday evening, September 23, farmers, aspiring farmers and community supporters gathered in Garden City for the final Taproots Farm Hub community meeting of the year. The room was full of conversation and enthusiasm as people shared their hopes for what Taproots could become.

Casey O’Leary, executive director of Taproots, guided the evening and talked about the momentum building around the project. Participants discussed creating a cooperative that could help provide good food to underserved people in the Treasure Valley, a place to learn sustainable farming practices, more opportunities for organic and sustainable agriculture education, and a stronger presence for local farming throughout the Valley.

One of the biggest challenges facing small farmers is land. A farmer can lease a piece of ground, spend years improving the soil and building something beautiful, only to eventually face the heartbreak of having to leave.

Taproots is exploring a different possibility: a farm hub where beginning and small-scale farmers can have more secure access to land, along with shared equipment, infrastructure, education, mentorship and opportunities to connect with markets.

Rather than every farmer having to build everything alone, the vision is to create a place where resources, knowledge and experience can be shared.

That could be significant for the Treasure Valley. As our communities grow, so does the importance of having access to healthy, locally grown food and supporting the people who grow it.

Taproots is receiving support through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, which has provided grant funding to help build the organization and connect farmers and community members around organic agriculture.

Taproots has also applied for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and expects to receive approval soon.

There is still work ahead—land needs to be found, partnerships developed and the vision turned into something tangible. But sometimes the most exciting part is watching an idea begin to take root.

Want to learn more or become involved with Taproots Farm Hub? Visit Taproots online to learn about the project, events & ways to support the future of local farming in the Treasure Valley.