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
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
Tired of resolving to “eat healthier” every new year? It’s such a common goal, yet it often lacks direction or purpose. Instead, aim for realistic, actionable resolutions that not only put your physical and mental health into your own Read more
It is time for the CVRFFN Local Food Directory! Complete this membership form to be included in the 2024 online and print versions! Complete the form no later than February 16th at midnight.
We want the Cedar Valley to know where Read more
This is an opportunity for experienced vendors and new vendors to gain knowledge about farmers markets in the Cedar Valley region. Topics will include the new Cottage Law, guidelines from Black Hawk County Public Health, SNAP/EBT, DUFB, Veggie Vouchers, Read more
Are you interested in purchasing local food for your business? Are you currently purchasing local food but need more suppliers? Are you interested in selling your local food to wholesale markets? Yes, then this event is for you!
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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.
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UNI dining loves to celebrate and feature local foods every day, but September 27th was Iowa Local Food Day, and UNI dining was able to feature some special dishes and local ingredients. While the day is geared toward K-12 Read more
This event will bring together people with lived experience, community members working in food insecurity, local food partners, and elected officials.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 5:30-7:30 pm
Jubilee UMC Freedom Center, WATERLOO (1621 E. Fourth St.)
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Do you have a SNAP/EBT card? Do you want two times the veggies you’re buying now for FREE? Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP-incentive program aimed at doing just that. At participating Cedar Valley farmers markets and grocery Read more
