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SUMMARY:Cedar Valley Farm Crawl
DESCRIPTION:This is a family-friendly event for all ages and gives the public an opportunity to meet local producers and learn more about what locally grown or produced food is available. \nRegister HERE for the event. Registration closes August 5th. There are a limited number of tickets available (25 vehicles and 25 bike riders) so register soon! $20/vehicle and $10/adult bike rider (18 years and older). All ages welcome but there is only a fee for adults. \nNew in 2024! There will be local food tastings at each location and a guided route for both vehicles and bike riders! \nThe event starts and ends at Cunningham Elementary in Waterloo\, 1224 Mobile St\, Waterloo\, IA 50703 \nVehicle Route and participating locations \nCook’s Fruits and Vegetables\, Fitkin Popcorn\, Litteaur’s Garden Produce\, Varda Farms & Apiary\, and We Arose Demonstration Garden. \nBike Route and participating locations \nWe Arose demonstration garden\, Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center garden\, Litteaur’s Garden Produce\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank garden\, and Peoples Community Health Clinic garden. The bike route is approximately 15 miles. \nContact: Jodie Huegerich at jodie.huegerich@uni.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/farm-crawl/
LOCATION:TBD
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SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T150000
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SUMMARY:Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee will be action oriented and function as a working group to bring collaboration and partnership to systems level work for larger scale grants\, policy\, and built environment change in the Cedar Valley around access to food. For the intent of this group\, food access refers to the stable availability of nourishing\, affordable\, and culturally relevant foods.  Key projects will be worked on through first evaluating local food systems with data and research\, secondly collaborating solutions to system problems by partnering with organizations and businesses\, and thirdly increase coordination of food system resources within the community.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/food-access-collective-action-subcommittee-6/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20240215T170114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T170114Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Eats Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival is the first and only event in Eastern Iowa to feature all Iowa foods\, products\, chefs\, authors and agriculture-related products. Taking place April 6\, 2024\, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.\, at Waterloo Convention Center\, attendees will enjoy a one-day celebration of food and beverage tasting\, cooking and product demonstrations\, live entertainment and more.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/iowa-eats-festival/
LOCATION:Waterloo Convention Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
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SUMMARY:2024 Empty Bowls
DESCRIPTION:The annual NEIFB Empty Bowls event will be held on Friday\, March 22nd\, 2024\, from 6-9pm at the Hilton Garden Inn.\nThroughout the event attendees will join us in learning about our mission of providing meals to those in need which includes awareness to all the empty bowls in our community\, while having the opportunity to bid on both live and silent auctions. All participants will receive a handcrafted soup bowl\, symbolizing all the empty bowls in our community.\nWorking together we can strive to eliminating food insecurity it by collaborating\, educating and advocating.\nAll proceeds directly fund our eight programs that assist the food insecure across northeast Iowa. Join us for a meal and an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and bid on items from the Green Bay Packers\, Iowa Cubs\, local businesses\, experience destinations and even a chance to bid on NCAA Men’s Final four basketball tickets.\nMark your calendars\, you won’t want to miss this great event! Early bird discount on tickets now through February 16th\nAll funds raised directly support the vision of ensuring Every Meal. Every Day. For Everyone!\nIf you have any questions or have items or skills to donate for our auction prizes this year\, please reach out to Jared\, our Community Engagement Manager.\nEmail: jfeigenbaum@neifb.org\nDirect line: 319.304.9147
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/2024-empty-bowls/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231116T223700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T171725Z
UID:2405-1710946800-1710950400@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s topic is Community Gardens! There will be a community green spaces panel to speak about gardening\, trees and food donation. \nAnyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Black Hawk County Public Health\, 1407 Independence Ave\, Waterloo\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231116T223726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T171815Z
UID:2404-1710943200-1710946800@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee will be action oriented and function as a working group to bring collaboration and partnership to systems level work for larger scale grants\, policy\, and built environment change in the Cedar Valley around access to food. For the intent of this group\, food access refers to the stable availability of nourishing\, affordable\, and culturally relevant foods.  Key projects will be worked on through first evaluating local food systems with data and research\, secondly collaborating solutions to system problems by partnering with organizations and businesses\, and thirdly increase coordination of food system resources within the community.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/food-access-collective-action-subcommittee-5/
LOCATION:Black Hawk County Public Health\, 1407 Independence Ave\, Waterloo\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20241124T212512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T212512Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with eCommerce with Mallory DeVries
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Feb 21\n🕒 Time: noon\nLocation: Zoom\nInstructor: Mallory DeVries from TinyPlot Communications \nReady to take your farm or food business online but not sure where to start? Setting up eCommerce can feel daunting\, but it’s an incredible opportunity to grow your reach and meet customers where they are—online. In this session\, Mallory DeVries will walk you through choosing the best platform for your business\, understanding if you’re ready for online sales\, and making eCommerce work for you. Whether you’re completely new to selling online or looking for guidance on how to improve\, this class will give you the confidence to get started. See registration below. \nAbout the Instructor\nMallory DeVries is a local poultry farmer and owner of TinyPlot Communications\, a marketing consulting firm that specializes in making complex topics easy to understand for mission-driven organizations. She works with Healthy Harvest of North Iowa\, farmers across Northeast Iowa\, and the Iowa Food System Coalition. With a background in corporate web design and a degree in graphic design\, Mallory brings both technical expertise and years of experience as a food system practitioner to her work\, empowering local producers to grow their businesses online.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/getting-started-with-ecommerce-with-mallory-devries/
CATEGORIES:Grow. Eat. Play.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231107T121152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T121152Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFebruary 7th 6:30-8pm at the Diamond Events Center (5307 Caraway Ln\, Cedar Falls). Social Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. \nTickets are required for this event. Tickets go on sale in December. Check out our social media and website for how to purchase tickets. \nFacebook @cedarvalleyrffn\, Instagram @cv_rffn\, Twitter @cvrffn \nWebsite: cvfoodfarmnetwork.org (sign up for monthly newsletter)  \nCheck out our 2023 event. \n2023 Farm to Fork Dinner was a success!
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/farm-to-fork-dinner/
LOCATION:Diamond Event Center\, 5307 Caraway Ln.\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231214T144008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T144008Z
UID:2435-1706346000-1706356800@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Market Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event is for current farmers market vendors and those interested in becoming a farmers market vendor. More details to come soon.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/farmers-market-workshop/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231116T223428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T223428Z
UID:2401-1706108400-1706112000@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231214T143635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T143635Z
UID:2433-1706094000-1706101200@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Producer Networking
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for local producers to network. Lunch will be provided. RSVP’s required.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/producer-networking/
LOCATION:Diamond Event Center\, 5307 Caraway Ln.\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20231107T121439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T121439Z
UID:2399-1706085000-1706092200@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Local Producer & Buyer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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’s required. Send an email to jodie.huegerich@uni.edu.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/local-producer-buyer-networking-event/
LOCATION:Diamond Event Center\, 5307 Caraway Ln.\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230420T120400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T120400Z
UID:2264-1699455600-1699459200@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230420T120801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T120801Z
UID:2272-1699452000-1699455600@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee will be action oriented and function as a working group to bring collaboration and partnership to systems level work for larger scale grants\, policy\, and built environment change in the Cedar Valley around access to food. For the intent of this group\, food access refers to the stable availability of nourishing\, affordable\, and culturally relevant foods.  Key projects will be worked on through first evaluating local food systems with data and research\, secondly collaborating solutions to system problems by partnering with organizations and businesses\, and thirdly increase coordination of food system resources within the community.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/food-access-collective-action-subcommittee-3/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230420T120255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T120255Z
UID:2262-1694617200-1694620800@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230420T120654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T120654Z
UID:2270-1694613600-1694617200@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee will be action oriented and function as a working group to bring collaboration and partnership to systems level work for larger scale grants\, policy\, and built environment change in the Cedar Valley around access to food. For the intent of this group\, food access refers to the stable availability of nourishing\, affordable\, and culturally relevant foods.  Key projects will be worked on through first evaluating local food systems with data and research\, secondly collaborating solutions to system problems by partnering with organizations and businesses\, and thirdly increase coordination of food system resources within the community.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/food-access-collective-action-subcommittee-2/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230813T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230215T194934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T194934Z
UID:1964-1691931600-1691946000@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:2023 Farm Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day at the farms and gardens! Free admission! Activities for all ages! Learn how local producers and community members produce local food! Visit one or all of these farms in any order!
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/2023-farm-crawl/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230215T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T195242Z
UID:1966-1691920800-1691931600@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:We Ride Farm Crawl Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The We Ride Farm Crawl Bike ride will be on August 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration coming soon and will be required. \nEnjoy a day at the farms and gardens on a guided bike tour! Free admission! Activities for all ages! Learn how local producers and community members produce local food! 
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/we-ride-farm-crawl-bike-ride/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230420T120531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T180141Z
UID:2266-1689177600-1689181200@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee will be action oriented and function as a working group to bring collaboration and partnership to systems level work for larger scale grants\, policy\, and built environment change in the Cedar Valley around access to food. For the intent of this group\, food access refers to the stable availability of nourishing\, affordable\, and culturally relevant foods.  Key projects will be worked on through first evaluating local food systems with data and research\, secondly collaborating solutions to system problems by partnering with organizations and businesses\, and thirdly increase coordination of food system resources within the community.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/food-access-collective-action-subcommittee/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230420T120152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T120152Z
UID:2260-1689174000-1689177600@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230323T143724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T143724Z
UID:2060-1683730800-1683734400@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone is welcome to attend!  The coalition is a group of individuals\, food and farm businesses\, UNI Local Food Program\, Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach\, and other community organizations & leaders working together to positively impact the local food system.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230323T131224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T131224Z
UID:2058-1683727200-1683730800@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Food Access Collective Action Subcomittee
DESCRIPTION:The Food Access Collective Action Subcommittee will be action oriented and function as a working group to bring collaboration and partnership to systems level work for larger scale grants\, policy\, and built environment change in the Cedar Valley around access to food. For the intent of this group\, food access refers to the stable availability of nourishing\, affordable\, and culturally relevant foods.  Key projects will be worked on through first evaluating local food systems with data and research\, secondly collaborating solutions to system problems by partnering with organizations and businesses\, and thirdly increase coordination of food system resources within the community.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/food-access-collective-action-subcomittee/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230215T200839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T200839Z
UID:1975-1680346800-1680368400@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Eats Food and Drink Festival
DESCRIPTION:FEATURING ALL IOWA FOODS\, BEVERAGES\, CHEFS\, AUTHORS AND AG PRODUCTS! Includes entry into event and food/beverage samples. Children 5 and under FREE. All children 13 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. Must be 21 and have a valid ID for sampling/purchasing alcoholic beverages. Additional food/beverages available for purchase. Purchases from vendors must be paid directly to vendors. \nPurchase advanced tickets HERE. 
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/iowa-eats-food-and-drink-festival/
LOCATION:Waterloo Convention Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230324T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20230215T200247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T200247Z
UID:1969-1679680800-1679691600@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Empty Bowls
DESCRIPTION:This is a fundraising event for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Throughout the event attendees will join us in learning about the Food Bank\, while also raising awareness and educating the community on the issue of hunger. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and bid on both silent and live auction items. For a $30\, a ticket includes entry to the event\, registration for auction bidding\, delicious soup\, a beverage and a raffle ticket! \nPurchase tickets HERE.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/empty-bowls/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 7213 Nordic Dr.\, Cedar Falls\, 50613\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20221222T134213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T194430Z
UID:1903-1678291200-1678294800@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Food Access Committee
DESCRIPTION:The second hour of the CVRFFN Coalition meeting will focus on food access\, food access projects\, and food access goals.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-networking-2/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20221222T134133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T134133Z
UID:1901-1678287600-1678291200@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:CVRFFN Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/cvrffn-coalition-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Food Bank\, 1605 Lafayette St.\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021935
CREATED:20221216T013634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T172832Z
UID:1879-1677330000-1677340800@cvfoodfarmnetwork.org
SUMMARY:2023 Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 the benefits of using Google Place. \nRSVP by February 1st here. You are going to get the most out of this class if you can bring a laptop\, smartphone\, logo files on your laptop\, and 1-2 digital pictures of your products or farm. However\, we encourage you attend if you do not have these things but they are recommended.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/2023-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Waterloo Center for the Arts\, 225 Commercial Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Farmers Market Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore information coming soon. \nRSVP by February 15th here.
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/2023-farmers-market-workshop/
LOCATION:Waterloo Center for the Arts\, 225 Commercial Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Farm to Fork Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nFebruary 8th 6:30-8pm at the Diamond Events Center (5307 Caraway Ln\, Cedar Falls). Social Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m.  \nTickets are required for this event and limited in number so purchase yours today!  \nYou can purchase tickets at https://uni.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=8501 through January 27th at midnight. \nYou can purchase an individual ticket ($20)\, choose a Vegan meal individual ticket ($20)\, or purchase a table of 8 ($120)! If you choose a table of eight\, everyone will have the opportunity to choose a regular meal or Vegan meal.  \nScholarships are available. While we do not require specific proof of financial need. Submitting this scholarship application indicates that purchasing a regular priced ticket for the Farm to Fork local food dinner is a significant financial hardship for you at this time. The scholarship application deadline is January 20th and you will be notified by January 24th.  \nhttps://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/save-the-date-for-the-2023-local-food-dinner/
URL:https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/event/2023-local-food-dinner/
LOCATION:Diamond Event Center\, 5307 Caraway Ln.\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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