Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to celebrate the best of our region’s harvest. Read more

This year, consider gifts that support our local farmers and artisans right here in the Cedar Valley. 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

As the growing season reaches its peak, local farmers markets overflow with vibrant fruits and vegetables. Preserving this bounty does more than provide a taste of summer in colder months. Read more

Explore the wonders of utilizing fresh, local ingredients for your summertime picnics, with a playful twist that's perfect for the whole family. Read more

Further details will be announced soon!

When you hear the phrase “eat local,” you might think of farmers markets or backyard gardens—but “local” can mean different things to different people. Read more

Join the UNI Local Food Program and the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market on Saturday, July 19 for the first annual Love Local Food 5k walk/run. The race will begin promptly at 8am from the Riverloop Expo Plaza North. Profits from the race will go to the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market and efforts to support local food in the Cedar Valley.

We will also hold a costume contest–dress as your favorite local food for a chance to win!

Register here for the race. Registration costs $25.

Packet pickup will take place from 7-7:45am the morning of the race. Bathrooms will be available inside 327 W 3rd St. Please park at 204 Commercial Street and walk to the start.

The UNI Local Food program will serve samples of local foods after the race; additional food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market.

Please email unilocalfood@gmail.com with any questions about the race.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

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

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

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

This locally sourced meal will be prepared by Diamond Event Center chefs on Feb. 5th, 2025. Read more