Small Business Social Media Marketing with Amanda Severson (Virtual Workshop) January 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 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 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"
Getting Started with eCommerce (Virtual Workshop) February 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Setting up eCommerce can feel daunting, but it’s an incredible opportunity to grow your reach and meet customers where they are—online. Free
WUFM Spring Breakout Pre-Season Market March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 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 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
Black Hawk SWCD’s Award Banquet & 80th Anniversary Celebration March 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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
Better Conversations: Engaging Eaters with Taste & Nutrition March 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm To equip farmers, food producers, and market vendors with practical tools to engage customers more effectively. Free
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
CVRFFN Meeting May 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, Iowa Topic: How to Find Local Food in the Cedar Valley Region You will hear from Hansen's Dairy, We Arose, and other farmers markets. Plus, learn more about Grow.Eat.Play and how it can help you find local foods. The 2025 Cedar Valley Local Food Guide will be available! Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network is … Continue reading "CVRFFN Meeting"
Love Local Food 5k Walk/ Run Featured July 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Riverloop Expo Plaza 400 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA, United States Join the UNI Local Food Program and the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market on Saturday, July 19 for the first annual Love Local Food 5k walk/run. The race will begin promptly at 8am from the Riverloop Expo Plaza North. Profits from the race will go to the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market and efforts to support local food in … Continue reading "Love Local Food 5k Walk/ Run" $25
Farm to Fork Dinner February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Diamond Event Center 5307 Caraway Ln., Cedar Falls, IA, United States Further details will be announced soon!
