Local Food Producer/Buyer Networking Event January 22, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am 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.
Farmers Market Workshop January 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, United States 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"
Urban Gardening in Waterloo March 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, United States Topics for this workshop include: Planning & preparation for the growing season, pest management, and small space gardening tips & tricks. Presentations will be translated to Spanish, Burmese, and French. Light snacks provided. This is a free event. There will be two back-to-back sessions of the same presentation offered on Sunday March 2, 2025 at … Continue reading "Urban Gardening in Waterloo"
Urban Gardening in Waterloo March 2, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, United States Topics for this workshop include: Planning & preparation for the growing season, pest management, and small space gardening tips & tricks. Presentations will be translated to Spanish, Burmese, and French. Light snacks provided. This is a free event. There will be two back-to-back sessions of the same presentation offered on Sunday March 2, 2025 at … Continue reading "Urban Gardening in Waterloo"
Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo March 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Iowa State Extension & Outreach Black Hawk County Public Health 3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa The workshops will be held in Conference Room A at the Extension office at 3420 University Avenue in Waterloo. Starting soil and seeds will be provided, some containers will be available, but attendees are asked to bring np more than 24 small pots or 2 starting trays. The starters will go home with the attendees. … Continue reading "Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo"
Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo March 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Iowa State Extension & Outreach Black Hawk County Public Health 3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa The workshops will be held in Conference Room A at the Extension office at 3420 University Avenue in Waterloo. Starting soil and seeds will be provided, some containers will be available, but attendees are asked to bring np more than 24 small pots or 2 starting trays. The starters will go home with the attendees. … Continue reading "Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo"
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops March 20, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Waverly Orchard 3rd St SW and 7th Ave SW, Waverly, Iowa Learn the proper fruit tree pruning techniques and then help prune the Waverly Community Sharing Orchard. No registration required, free to attend. Instructor: Patrick O'Malley (319) 337-2145
Seed Starting and Your Garden- Denver March 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Denver Public Library 100 Washington St., Denver, Iowa Learn how to start seeds and manage your home garden. Materials provided. Contact Ron Lenth (319) 882-4275
Seed Starting and Your Garden- Waverly March 29, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Waverly Public Library 1500 W. Bremer, Waverly, Iowa Learn how to start seeds and manage your home garden. Materials provided. Contact Ron Lenth (319) 882-4275
