Welcome to the page for Viola Gardens, the one man farm that spearheads the Latah Farmers Market. Viola Gardens is a small, regenerative agriculture startup farm located just north of Moscow, ID.
Things to know when visiting the farm.
The peak u-pick season is during strawberry harvest, which is from June 15th to July 15th.
This farm is not just a business. It is also a park. There is no purchase necessary to visit the farm. It is open to all honest people from dawn to dusk.
You do not have to have an appointment, but I do need to be around to sell you produce. U-pick hours are whenever I am here, which is most of the time. If I am not here, give me a call at 509-979-2336 prior to harvesting produce. I generally have produce year round.
The farm is a very low budget operation, which is funded entirely by vegetable sales. In 2025, the farm did not make a profit due to extreme drought and startup costs. It is a farm that could only be described as rustic. Some of the equipment is over 100 years old.
Pets are allowed, but if your pet might defecate in the field, irrigation pond, or produce packing area then it is not allowed in those areas due to e-coli concerns. All pets are allowed in non-crop areas that are not being used to grow or package crops.
Be careful. This farm is a working farm, which is more focused on producing vegetables than being a tourist trap. It is not 100% safe. It does not have insurance to cover your injuries or money to purchase insurance. Idaho agritourism law protects small farms from lawsuits. Feel free to point out safety hazards if you see them. I will do my best to resolve them.
Contact Info
Jamin Smitchger
5247 Highway 95
Viola, ID 83872
509-979-2336
[email protected]
Things to know when visiting the farm.
The peak u-pick season is during strawberry harvest, which is from June 15th to July 15th.
This farm is not just a business. It is also a park. There is no purchase necessary to visit the farm. It is open to all honest people from dawn to dusk.
You do not have to have an appointment, but I do need to be around to sell you produce. U-pick hours are whenever I am here, which is most of the time. If I am not here, give me a call at 509-979-2336 prior to harvesting produce. I generally have produce year round.
The farm is a very low budget operation, which is funded entirely by vegetable sales. In 2025, the farm did not make a profit due to extreme drought and startup costs. It is a farm that could only be described as rustic. Some of the equipment is over 100 years old.
Pets are allowed, but if your pet might defecate in the field, irrigation pond, or produce packing area then it is not allowed in those areas due to e-coli concerns. All pets are allowed in non-crop areas that are not being used to grow or package crops.
Be careful. This farm is a working farm, which is more focused on producing vegetables than being a tourist trap. It is not 100% safe. It does not have insurance to cover your injuries or money to purchase insurance. Idaho agritourism law protects small farms from lawsuits. Feel free to point out safety hazards if you see them. I will do my best to resolve them.
Contact Info
Jamin Smitchger
5247 Highway 95
Viola, ID 83872
509-979-2336
[email protected]