Farmers Markets will open the first week of May. Farmer’s Markets are a great way to support your local economy. In other words, put your dollars into a local hard-working farmer’s pockets! Plus, you purchase high-quality, dense nutrition food Read more
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, local farmers markets stand as vibrant hubs of freshness, community, and sustainable living. As we navigate the choices for our culinary experiences, here are six compelling reasons why you should make Read more
Our region has lots of ways to get involved in the local food scene. What would you add?
🥬Join a Local Food Coalition: Coalitions bridge relationships, tech, and business for a sustainable local food system—health, economic, and environmental gains.
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This is an opportunity for experienced vendors and new vendors to gain knowledge about farmers markets in the Cedar Valley region. Topics will include the new Cottage Law, guidelines from Black Hawk County Public Health, SNAP/EBT, DUFB, Veggie Vouchers, Read more
Are you interested in purchasing local food for your business? Are you currently purchasing local food but need more suppliers? Are you interested in selling your local food to wholesale markets? Yes, then this event is for you!
This Read more
This event brings together members of our community to share a table, a story, and a meal, while supporting our local food system.
This incredible four-course meal will be prepared by local chefs utilizing local ingredients.
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UNI dining loves to celebrate and feature local foods every day, but September 27th was Iowa Local Food Day, and UNI dining was able to feature some special dishes and local ingredients. While the day is geared toward K-12 Read more
90 guests attended the dinner on February 8th. There was time to socialize before kicking off the evening with Root Vegetable Bisque with Beet Garnish and Green Salad with Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Roasted Nuts, Herb Vinaigrette. Jodie Huegerich, Read more
Join the 2023 CVRFFN local food directory.
We want to help you advertise your business and help Cedar Valley customers find great local products! We invite you to be part of the annual Cedar Valley local food directory which Read more
February 25, 2023 1-4 p.m. Location: TBD
This workshop is for food and farm businesses considering using social media, using social media and/or wanting to learn more about how to effectively social media. Karen Everling, founder of World Grace Read more
February 25, 2023 9 a.m.-noon Location: TBD
Are you a returning farmers market vendor? Are you considering vending at a farmers market? This workshop is for current and future farmers market vendors in the Cedar Valley region. Please join Read more
This annual event gives local food producers and local food buyers the opportunity to meet and start conversations about products, growing practices, etc. Anyone is welcome to attend.
February 1, 2023 8:30-10:30 a.m. Diamond Event Center (5307 Caraway Ln) Read more
After a two year break the annual local food dinner is back! This event brings together members of our community to share a table, a story, and a meal, while supporting our local food system.
This incredible four-course meal Read more
October is National Farm to School Month, and this year, September 28th was Iowa Local Food Day. The day was designated in 2018 to honor local growers and bring local foods into the schools. The University of Northern Read more
September 28, 2022 was Iowa Local Food Day. Thirty-four K-12 schools and nine early childcare sites participated.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship initiated Iowa Local Food Day in 2018 to bring together all sectors of Farm Read more
Support your local food producers, local food buyers, and farmers markets this holiday season! Check out our Grow.Eat.Play members and start shopping today!
Shop at a farmers market, Barn Happy, Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, or The Market Read more
It is the best time of year for fresh produce! Summer produce including tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, watermelon, and more are still available! Plus fall produce has arrived.
Farmers Markets provide access to fresh, affordable food. According to the Read more
The USDA defines food deserts as anywhere that has 33% of its census traced population living a mile or more from a supermarket or large grocery store. This is the case for many Iowans, living right here in the Read more
Shopping the Summer Farmers Markets in Northeast Iowa is a must-do experience every year.
Farmer’s markets are not just for shopping – many times, they are a great source of entertainment:
Nothing tastes better than the freshest greens in your salad, a burger made from locally raised meat, or beer that is sweetened with local honey.
But how do you know if your favorite restaurant or grocery store is stocking Read more
