October 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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.
November 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 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"
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 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
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 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)"
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. Every buyer talks to every producer during the event. If you have questions, please contact Jodie at jodie.huegerich@uni.edu.
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 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"
February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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"
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CVRFFN Meeting Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, Iowa Topic: Nutrition Assistance Programs AGENDA Introductions Brief overview of Nutrition Assistance Programs Panel and Q & A with a farmer, a SNAP/EBT recipient, and more Creating Connections Organizations can share updates Ask for collaborators w/ upcoming events Bring a business card for networking! Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network is a coalition of individuals, … Continue reading "CVRFFN Meeting"
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 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"
March 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Urban Gardening in Waterloo 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"
March 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Urban Gardening in Waterloo 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"
