Join us for the September CVRFFN Coalition meeting at UNI’s Center for Energy & Environmental Education (CEEE)—note the new location—to explore the history of the SPROUT Garden and learn what it takes to start a community garden.
Anyone is Read more
The UNI Local Food Festival celebrates local food, art and sustainability. It connects students, faculty and staff to local food and farm businesses, community organizations and student organizations focusing on local food, art, sustainability and community. Free food samples while Read more
Support the 2024 CampaignVeggie Vouchers are only possible through grants and donations. You can make an impact on the nutrition security of our community by contributing to our current Veggie Voucher Campaign. Our goal is to raise Read more
The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are Congressionally-authorized programs designed to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits and vegetables to women, infants, children, and low-income seniors while promoting sales and awareness of Read more
Veggie Vouchers are only possible through grants and donations.You can make an impact in the nutrition security of our community by making a donation to our current Veggie Voucher Campaign. Our goal of raising $10,000 by June Read more
SNAP in Iowa: A Resource for Healthier Living
Food should never be a worry, yet for many families, stretching a grocery budget can be tough. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exists to help make sure that individuals and Read more
Join other farmers, producers, and local food system stakeholders at our upcoming meeting on May 14, 2025. The topic for this meeting is “Finding Local Food.” Speakers will discuss marketing strategies, branding, and where to find–or sell–locally grown and Read more
Farmers Markets will open the first week of May. Farmer’s Markets are a great way to support your local economy. In other words, put your dollars into a local hard-working farmer’s pockets! Plus, you purchase high-quality, dense nutrition food Read more
Farmers markets are more than a shopping destination—they’re vibrant hubs of flavor, connection, and community. Every visit supports the hardworking producers and celebrates the unique food culture of your region. As we navigate the choices for our culinary experiences, Read more
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
At the 2025 UNI Local Food Program’s Farm to Fork Dinner, 130 members of the community gathered at the Diamond Event Center for a delicious dinner that celebrated local food. Attendees began the evening by Read more
Under clear blue skies and warm sunshine, the first annual UNI Local Food Festival brought Lawther Field to life with vibrant energy and community spirit. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., students, faculty, staff, and local residents gathered at the heart Read more
As a farmer, there’s no better way to connect with your community and share your hard workthan through farmers markets. Both the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market (WUFM) and theCedar Falls Farmers Market (CFFM) offer incredible opportunities to showcase Read more
This classic dessert is a great way to use up leftover rice. It can also be a fun twist on pre-cooked rice if you’re looking to mix things up. Lightly sweet, creamy, and the dried fruit adds a fun Read more
Lentils are a majorly underrated food–in part because delicious recipes for lentil dishes can be difficult to find! While many delicious lentil soup recipes populate the internet, this Lentil Sloppy Joe recipe is great for the summertime, when barbeques Read more
This month, we’re shining a light on the many ways you can engage with our region’s vibrant local food community. Whether you’re looking to build connections, share resources, or give back, there’s a place for everyone to get involved.
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22 January 2025 – Diamond Event Center, Cedar Falls, IA
Visitors of the Diamond Event Center might have been surprised to hear a cow bell ringing the morning of January 22, 2025. No, a stray cow wasn’t roaming the Read more
