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Rooted Carrot Fall Festival

Community Center Cedar Falls

Bring all of your friends to celebrate Iowa Local Food Day at the 2024 Fall Food Fest! We are excited to be bringing back the Rooted Carrot Co-op Fall Food Fest this year! Past Fall Food Fests have attracted 250-300 people to learn about local foods & products, and meet the people who are working … Continue reading "Rooted Carrot Fall Festival"

Down on the Farm Breakfast

Hansen's Dairy

Plan to join their cows for breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Hansen’s Dairy Tour Center in Hudson. You'll enjoy a bounty of local food and farm activities during this family-friendly and traditionally sold-out event. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1 at hansendairy.com.

We Arose Bike Ride Series

300 Peek St. Waterloo

The We Ride Bike Series is here to encourage beginners and casual riders to get active and be included in organized rides. Join the crew and experience themed routes designed to highlight our local community in Waterloo and surrounding areas. Register for this season’s series at bit.ly/2024weride The We Ride Series happens on the 2nd Sunday … Continue reading "We Arose Bike Ride Series"

Cultivating Community, The Role of Community Gardens

Cedar Falls Public Library

6 pm at the Cedar Falls Public Library Sarah Steinmeyer from the UNI Local Foods Program will present Cultivating Community, The Role of Community Gardens Doors open at 5:30. The classes is free and open to the public.

Fall Garden Symposium Black Hawk County

The annual event is Saturday, Nov 2 from 9am to 3:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo (1301 Kimball Ave). The $40 per person fee includes a light breakfast, coffee, a catered lunch, and all programs. You must pre-register by emailing seilers@iastate.edu or call (319) 234-6811. Speakers: Jill Weber:  Human Sciences Specialist, Food and Health … Continue reading "Fall Garden Symposium Black Hawk County"

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)"

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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

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"

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"

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.