Getting Started with eCommerce with Mallory DeVries

Ready to take your farm or food business online but not sure where to start? Setting up eCommerce can feel daunting, but it's an incredible opportunity to grow your reach and meet customers where they are—online.

Free

Linking your Food Story to the Bigger Picture with Beth Hoffman (Virtual Workshop)

Join us for this impactful virtual workshop led by journalist, farmer, and author Beth Hoffman, on behalf of the Iowa Food System Coalition. In this workshop, Beth will show you how to be a more impactful storyteller by linking your personal story to the broader issues within our food system. The workshop will consist of … Continue reading "Linking your Food Story to the Bigger Picture with Beth Hoffman (Virtual Workshop)"

Free

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)"

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. 

Farmers Market Workshop

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"

WUFM Spring Breakout Pre-Season Market

Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, United States

Get ready for a taste of spring at the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market’s 3rd Annual Spring Breakout Pre-Season Market on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This free, family-friendly event will feature over 25 local vendors offering an incredible selection of handmade and homegrown … Continue reading "WUFM Spring Breakout Pre-Season Market"

Seed Starting and Your Garden- Denver

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

Black Hawk SWCD’s Award Banquet & 80th Anniversary Celebration

Diamond Event Center 5307 Caraway Ln., Cedar Falls, IA, United States

Join us Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Diamond Event Center in the Western Home Communities as we celebrate the Black Hawk SWCD's legacy of conservation. In 2025, the Black Hawk SWCD will commemorate 80 years of service to the county in their mission to protect the land, soil, … Continue reading "Black Hawk SWCD’s Award Banquet & 80th Anniversary Celebration"

$20

Seed Starting and Your Garden- Waverly

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