December 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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 … Continue reading "Linking your Food Story to the Bigger Picture with Beth Hoffman (Virtual Workshop)" Free
January 17 @ 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 … Continue reading "Small Business Social Media Marketing with Amanda Severson (Virtual Workshop)"
January 22 @ 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. … Continue reading "Local Food Producer/Buyer Networking Event"
January 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm 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 … Continue reading "Farmers Market Workshop"
February 21 @ 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 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 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 … Continue reading "WUFM Spring Breakout Pre-Season Market"
March 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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
March 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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 … Continue reading "Black Hawk SWCD’s Award Banquet & 80th Anniversary Celebration" $20
March 28 @ 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
March 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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
May 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CVRFFN Meeting 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 … Continue reading "CVRFFN Meeting"
Featured Featured July 19 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Love Local Food 5k Walk/ Run 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 … Continue reading "Love Local Food 5k Walk/ Run" $25
