Thursday, September 8, 2022 10 AM - Noon Zoom Registration link:  https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrf-yoqj8uHdLlWGktxHBWEG55lqP8HmEP     Agenda 10:00-10:05 am Welcome 10:05-10:55 am Updates with Q&A Choose Iowa Promotional Program Administrative Rules Policy Update Iowa Hunger Coalition Policy Update Iowa Food System Coalition White House Input Session ISU FFED (Mobile cart, Processing Feasibility Study, Independent grocery, ISU Local Food Festival (Sept … Continue reading "Regional Food System Working Group (RFSWG) Quarterly Meeting"

The We Ride Bike Series is a community bike ride 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. This year we will be hosting two rides a month, with … Continue reading "We Ride Bike Series"

Join us at the Summit Complex. Bring your lunch and learn about the Incubator Farm project in the Cedar Valley.

The We Ride Bike Series is a community bike ride 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. This year we will be hosting two rides a month, with … Continue reading "We Ride Bike Ride"

The We Ride Bike Series is a community bike ride 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. This year we will be hosting two rides a month, with … Continue reading "We Ride Bike Ride"

The We Ride Bike Series is a community bike ride 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. This year we will be hosting two rides a month, with … Continue reading "We Ride Bike Ride"

This annual event gives local food producers and local food buyers the opportunity to meet and start conversations about products, growing practices, etc. There is no cost to attend and any producer/buyer is welcome. RSVP here by January 25, 2023. 

After a two year break the annual local food dinner is back! 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 four-course meal will be prepared by local chefs utilizing local ingredients.  February 8th 6:30-8pm at the Diamond Events Center … Continue reading "2023 Farm to Fork Dinner"

Are you a returning farmers market vendor? Are you considering vending at a farmers market? This workshop is for current and future farmers market vendors in the Cedar Valley region. Please join us as we cover topics that apply to all vendors and all markets. More information coming soon. RSVP by February 15th here.

This workshop is for food and farm businesses considering using social media, using social media and/or wanting to learn more about how to effectively social media. Karen Everling, founder of World Grace Project and owner of Muse Photo Designs consulting, will provide you with hands on experience posting to Facebook, using Canva for branding, and … Continue reading "2023 Marketing Workshop"