January 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Small Business Social Media Marketing with Amanda Severson (Virtual Workshop) So you have the social media accounts set up, but now what? Posting on social media can be an overwhelming and time consuming addition to the already full plate of a small business owner. What platforms should you be on? How often should you post? What do you post? Join Amanda with Grand View Beef as she … Continue reading "Small Business Social Media Marketing with Amanda Severson (Virtual Workshop)"
January 22, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Local Food Producer/Buyer Networking Event Diamond Event Center 5307 Caraway Ln., Cedar Falls, IA, United States Free but registration required by January 15th. REGISTER: https://forms.gle/x7oAbUgARahvrvbD8 This annual event gives buyers and producers the opportunity to meet in person to make connections and learn about products available. Every buyer talks to every producer during the event. If you have questions, please contact Jodie at jodie.huegerich@uni.edu.
January 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Farmers Market Workshop Waterloo Center for the Arts FREE but registration required by January 15, 2025. A light lunch will be provided. REGISTER: https://forms.gle/P23RzanPWiTEbjDo7 This is an opportunity for experienced vendors and new vendors to network with each other and gain knowledge about farmers markets in the Cedar Valley region. Topics with guest speakers will include the Cottage Law, SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food … Continue reading "Farmers Market Workshop"
February 5, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Farm to Fork Dinner 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 meal will be prepared by local chefs utilizing local ingredients. The event will be held at Diamond Events Center (5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls). The speaker this year is Daquan … Continue reading "Farm to Fork Dinner"
February 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CVRFFN Meeting Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, Iowa Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network is a coalition of individuals, food and farm businesses, the UNI Local Food Program, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Black Hawk County Health Department, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
February 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Getting Started with eCommerce (Virtual Workshop) Setting up eCommerce can feel daunting, but it’s an incredible opportunity to grow your reach and meet customers where they are—online. Free
March 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Better Conversations: Engaging Eaters with Taste & Nutrition To equip farmers, food producers, and market vendors with practical tools to engage customers more effectively. Free
May 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CVRFFN Meeting Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, Iowa Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network is a coalition of individuals, food and farm businesses, the UNI Local Food Program, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Black Hawk County Health Department, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
September 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CVRFFN Meeting Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, Iowa Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network is a coalition of individuals, food and farm businesses, the UNI Local Food Program, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Black Hawk County Health Department, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
November 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CVRFFN Meeting Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, Iowa Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network is a coalition of individuals, food and farm businesses, the UNI Local Food Program, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Black Hawk County Health Department, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
