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 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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. … Continue reading "Urban Gardening in Waterloo"
March 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo Iowa State Extension & Outreach Black Hawk County Public Health 3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa The workshops will be held in Conference Room A at the Extension office at 3420 University Avenue in Waterloo. Starting soil and seeds will be provided, some containers will be … Continue reading "Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo"
March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo Iowa State Extension & Outreach Black Hawk County Public Health 3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa The workshops will be held in Conference Room A at the Extension office at 3420 University Avenue in Waterloo. Starting soil and seeds will be provided, some containers will be … Continue reading "Seed Starting Workshop – Waterloo"