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Look for the label and taste the difference! BLACK HAWK & NEIGHBORING COUNTIES 2017 DIRECTORY SATURDAYS Cedar Falls Farmers Market Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon (May 6 - Oct 28) Overman Park: Corner of 3rd St & Clay St Lorna Martin: 641-858-6671 Downtown Waterloo Market Contact Riverloop Association Inc. for more information. Kent Shankle: 319-291-4490 Kimball Ridge Family Market Sat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (May 6-Oct 28) Waterloo: NE Corner of Kimball Ave & Ridgeway Ave Carolyn Adolphs: 319-478-8624 TUESDAYS Kimball Ridge Farmers Market Tue 3:30-6:00 p.m. (May 2 - Oct 31) Waterloo: Parking lot behind KFC Mark Litteaur: 319-296-1840 WEDNESDAYS Evansdale Farmers Market Wed 2:30-5:30 p.m. 3524 LaFayette St Dave Strack: 319-291-6109 THURSDAYS College Hill Farmers Market Thu 4:00-6:00 p.m. (June 1-Oct 26) Cedar Falls: 2205 College St Jodie Huegerich: 319-273-7883 FRIDAYS LaPorte City Park Farmers Market Fri 4:00-6:00 p.m. La Porte City Park: Shelter by Tootsie’s Drive Inn - next to Stop n’ Go Light Marion Moser: 319-551-2095 FARMERS MARKETS Taste the diversity of locally grown foods! Connect with farmers in the region every week to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables available - just harvested at a local family farm. Support the vitality of rural Iowa's food and farm economy! Kupi Svjeze, Domace Proizvode ` ˆ BLACK HAWK COUNTY BENTON Belle Plaine Farmers Market Fri 4:30-6:30 p.m. (June 2-Oct 27) 12th St & 9th Ave in front of the museum Rebecca Poduska: 641-489-2107 Urbana Farmers Market Sat 9:00-11:00 a.m. May-Sep: American Legion Pavilion on Wood St. Oct: Urbana Community Center Eileen Schmidt: 319-443-5620 Urbana Winter Market f Second Sat of the month; 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Nov-Apr) Urbana Community Center Eileen Schmidt: 319-443-5620 Vinton Farmers Market Thu 5:00-7:00 p.m. BCHS Railroad Depot (612 2nd Ave) Brad Barker: 319-472-4164 BREMER Waverly Farmers Market Sat 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tue 3:00-6:00 p.m. Downtown Waverly 200 block of 1st Ave SE Rob Faux: 319-610-9201 Waverly Winter Market f One Sat a month; 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Nov-Mar) Civic Center Building 200 1st St NE Rob Faux: 319-610-9201 BUCHANAN Independence Farmers Market Sat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (May-Oct) Wapsipinican Mill: 1st St W Buchanan County ISU Extension & Outreach (Sarah Kielly): 319-334-7161 www.independenceia.com/ 460/Farmers-Market Jesup Farmers Market Thu 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Land o Corn Park Paul Gudenkauf: 319-240-9060 FAYETTE Oelwein Farmers Market Mon 3:00-5:30 p.m. Fri 8:00-11:00 a.m. City parking lot NE of Subway corner at intersection of Hwys 150 & 3 Delphine Deaner: 319-283-8012 GRUNDY Grundy Center Farmers Market Thu 4:30-6:30 p.m. 7th St: East of courthouse Grundy County Extension and Outreach: 319-824-6979 TAMA Toledo Farmers Market Fri 5:00-7:00 p.m. East side of Courthouse Square Dawn Troutner: 641-691-9710 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! UNI Local Food Program We share information about local food events - Cedar Valley Local Food & Film Festival, Farm Crawls, Cedar Valley Farm Ride - and keep you up to date on the latest farmers market changes in our region on our Facebook page. Learn more about our work, discover producer education opportunities, and view the food guide on our website: www.uni.edu/ceee Local Food Events Find & enjoy fresh foods from family farms near you! Compre Fresco, Compre Localmente NEIGHBORING COUNTIES Apples on the Avenue > Nashua (3035 Addison Blvd - on Hwy 218, 2 mi south of Nashua) Our orchard has 20 apple varieties. We pick the apples for you or you can stroll through the orchard and pick your own! Horse wagon rides, food vendors, and kids’ activities on some Saturdays in Sept. & Oct. We also have apple goodies, eggs, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, pumpkins, and cold- hardy mums. Darin and Arlene Enderton: 641-210-5506 [email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com Beck Orchards Buckingham Kimball Ridge Farmers Market Over 25 apple varieties available August-October. Heirloom tomatoes also available. Louis Beck: 319-988-4264 Blueridge Orchard Denver We are a family owned and operated orchard specializing in fresh hand-picked apples. Several premium varieties are offered on-farm seasonally, approximately September through October. Visit us on Facebook for more information! Mark & Abby Rippe: 319-984-5718 [email protected] Deaner Orchard Hazleton Independence Farmers Market, Oelwein Farmers Market Apples, pumpkins, & produce. Steve & Delphine Deaner: 319-283-8012 [email protected] Jefferson Greenhouse & Orchard Dunkerton (9529 E Dunkerton Rd) Independence Farmers Market Spring: Bedding plants including flowers and vegetables, 35 tomato varieties including heirlooms, peppers, herbs, eggplant, kale, etc. Summer: Fresh produce at roadside cart. Fall: Red raspberries, 13 varieties of apples Aug. until frost. Barn quilts painted to order! Bruce & Jan Jefferson: 319-822-4239 [email protected] www.jeffersonorchard andgreenhouse.com Jubilee Orchard La Porte City Only organic inputs are used to grow asparagus, blueberries, apples, cherries, honeyberries, chickens, etc. Diane Depken: 319-504-3939 [email protected] Timeless Prairie Orchard Winthrop (3049 280th St) Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market, Independence Farmers Market Timeless Prairie Orchard grows Honeycrisp apples and 21 additional varieties including Gala, Fuji, Johnathan, Macintosh, Braeburn, Sweet Sixteen, Golden Delicious, Cameo, and other great varieties. Our farm market offers apple cider, apple butter, maple syrup, honey, jams, and new this year will be u-pick pumpkins! We’re honored the Iowa State Fair has awarded us numerous Blue Ribbons and the esteemed Lee Klein Fruit Exhibitor Trophy the last five years. We love growing great tasting apples and invite you to learn more on our website and Facebook page! David & Susan Differding: 319-934-3846 [email protected] www.timelessprairieorchard.com APPLES August through November > = u-pick available Country View Dairy Hawkeye Find our products at Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy stores. All natural farmstead yogurt (original and Greek style) and frozen yogurt using wholesome milk from our own dairy herd. Try our frozen yogurt at the Farmer’s Pick Buffet at the Isle Casino Hotel. The University of Northern Iowa uses our products. Dave & Carolee Rapson: 563-422-6109 [email protected] www.countryviewdairy.com Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy Hudson Dairy products from our 175-cow farm south of Hudson. No added hormones, high-temperature/ short-time pasteurized, non- homogenized (cream rises to the top). Whole, 1%, skim and chocolate milk; cheese curds; butter; cream; ice cream; seasonal egg nog. Also lean ground beef. Hansen Family: 319-939-2187 [email protected] www.hansendairy.com DAIRY
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  • Look for the label and taste the difference!

    BLACK HAWK & NEIGHBORING COUNTIES

    2017

    DIRE

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    SATURDAYS

    Cedar Falls Farmers MarketSat 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon(May 6 - Oct 28)

    Overman Park: Corner of 3rd St & Clay St

    Lorna Martin: 641-858-6671

    Downtown Waterloo MarketContact Riverloop Association Inc. for more information.

    Kent Shankle: 319-291-4490

    Kimball Ridge Family MarketSat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (May 6-Oct 28)

    Waterloo: NE Corner of Kimball Ave & Ridgeway Ave

    Carolyn Adolphs: 319-478-8624

    TUESDAYS

    Kimball Ridge Farmers Market Tue 3:30-6:00 p.m. (May 2 - Oct 31)

    Waterloo: Parking lot behind KFC

    Mark Litteaur: 319-296-1840

    WEDNESDAYS

    Evansdale Farmers MarketWed 2:30-5:30 p.m.

    3524 LaFayette St

    Dave Strack: 319-291-6109

    THURSDAYS

    College Hill Farmers MarketThu 4:00-6:00 p.m. (June 1-Oct 26)

    Cedar Falls: 2205 College St

    Jodie Huegerich: 319-273-7883

    FRIDAYS

    LaPorte City Park Farmers MarketFri 4:00-6:00 p.m.

    La Porte City Park: Shelter by Tootsie’s Drive Inn - next to Stop n’ Go Light

    Marion Moser: 319-551-2095

    FARMERS MARKETS

    Taste the diversity of locally grown foods!Connect with farmers in the region every week to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables available - just harvested at a local family farm. Support the vitality of rural Iowa's food and farm economy!

    Kupi

    Svjeze,

    Domace

    Proizvode

    BLACK HAWK COUNTY

    BENTON

    Belle Plaine Farmers MarketFri 4:30-6:30 p.m. (June 2-Oct 27)

    12th St & 9th Ave in front of the museum

    Rebecca Poduska: 641-489-2107

    Urbana Farmers MarketSat 9:00-11:00 a.m.

    May-Sep: American Legion Pavilion on Wood St.

    Oct: Urbana Community Center

    Eileen Schmidt: 319-443-5620

    Urbana Winter Market fSecond Sat of the month; 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Nov-Apr)

    Urbana Community Center

    Eileen Schmidt: 319-443-5620

    Vinton Farmers MarketThu 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    BCHS Railroad Depot(612 2nd Ave)

    Brad Barker: 319-472-4164

    BREMER

    Waverly Farmers MarketSat 8:30-11:30 a.m.Tue 3:00-6:00 p.m.

    Downtown Waverly 200 block of 1st Ave SE

    Rob Faux: 319-610-9201

    Waverly Winter Market fOne Sat a month; 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Nov-Mar)

    Civic Center Building 200 1st St NE

    Rob Faux: 319-610-9201

    BUCHANAN

    Independence Farmers MarketSat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon(May-Oct)

    Wapsipinican Mill: 1st St W

    Buchanan County ISU Extension & Outreach (Sarah Kielly): 319-334-7161www.independenceia.com/ 460/Farmers-Market

    Jesup Farmers MarketThu 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

    Land o Corn Park

    Paul Gudenkauf: 319-240-9060

    FAYETTE

    Oelwein Farmers MarketMon 3:00-5:30 p.m.Fri 8:00-11:00 a.m.

    City parking lot NE of Subway corner at intersection of Hwys 150 & 3

    Delphine Deaner: 319-283-8012

    GRUNDY

    Grundy Center Farmers MarketThu 4:30-6:30 p.m.

    7th St: East of courthouse

    Grundy County Extension and Outreach: 319-824-6979

    TAMA

    Toledo Farmers MarketFri 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    East side of Courthouse Square

    Dawn Troutner: 641-691-9710

    LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

    UNI Local Food Program

    We share information about local food events - Cedar Valley Local

    Food & Film Festival, Farm Crawls,

    Cedar Valley Farm Ride - and keep you up to date

    on the latest farmers market changes in our region on

    our Facebook page.

    Learn more about our work, discover producer education opportunities, and view the food guide on our website:

    www.uni.edu/ceee

    Local Food Events

    Find & enjoy

    fresh foods from

    family farms near you!

    Compre Fresco,

    Compre Localmente

    NEIGHBORING COUNTIES

    Apples on the Avenue > Nashua (3035 Addison Blvd - on Hwy 218, 2 mi south of Nashua)

    Our orchard has 20 apple varieties. We pick the apples for you or you can stroll through the orchard and pick your own! Horse wagon rides, food vendors, and kids’ activities on some Saturdays in Sept. & Oct. We also have apple goodies, eggs, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, pumpkins, and cold-hardy mums.

    Darin and Arlene Enderton:[email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com

    Beck OrchardsBuckingham

    Kimball Ridge Farmers Market

    Over 25 apple varieties available August-October. Heirloom tomatoes also available.

    Louis Beck:319-988-4264

    Blueridge OrchardDenver

    We are a family owned and operated orchard specializing in fresh hand-picked apples. Several premium varieties are offered on-farm seasonally, approximately September through October. Visit us on Facebook for more information!

    Mark & Abby Rippe: [email protected]

    Deaner OrchardHazleton

    Independence Farmers Market, Oelwein Farmers Market

    Apples, pumpkins, & produce.

    Steve & Delphine Deaner: [email protected]

    Jefferson Greenhouse & OrchardDunkerton (9529 E Dunkerton Rd)

    Independence Farmers Market

    Spring: Bedding plants including flowers and vegetables, 35 tomato varieties including heirlooms, peppers, herbs, eggplant, kale, etc. Summer: Fresh produce at roadside cart. Fall: Red raspberries, 13 varieties of apples Aug. until frost. Barn quilts painted to order!

    Bruce & Jan Jefferson: 319-822-4239 [email protected] www.jeffersonorchard andgreenhouse.com

    Jubilee OrchardLa Porte City

    Only organic inputs are used to grow asparagus, blueberries, apples, cherries, honeyberries, chickens, etc.

    Diane Depken: 319-504-3939 [email protected]

    Timeless Prairie OrchardWinthrop (3049 280th St)

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market, Independence Farmers Market

    Timeless Prairie Orchard grows Honeycrisp apples and 21 additional varieties including Gala, Fuji, Johnathan, Macintosh, Braeburn, Sweet Sixteen, Golden Delicious, Cameo, and other great varieties. Our farm market offers apple cider, apple butter, maple syrup, honey, jams, and new this year will be u-pick pumpkins! We’re honored the Iowa State Fair has awarded us numerous Blue Ribbons and the esteemed Lee Klein Fruit Exhibitor Trophy the last five years. We love growing great tasting apples and invite you to learn more on our website and Facebook page!

    David & Susan Differding: 319-934-3846timelessprairie@att.netwww.timelessprairieorchard.com

    APPLESAugust through November

    > = u-pick available

    Country View DairyHawkeye

    Find our products at Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy stores. All natural farmstead yogurt (original and Greek style) and frozen yogurt using wholesome milk from our own dairy herd. Try our frozen yogurt at the Farmer’s Pick Buffet at the Isle Casino Hotel. The University of Northern Iowa uses our products.

    Dave & Carolee Rapson: [email protected]

    Hansen's Farm Fresh DairyHudson

    Dairy products from our 175-cow farm south of Hudson. No added hormones, high-temperature/short-time pasteurized, non-homogenized (cream rises to the top). Whole, 1%, skim and chocolate milk; cheese curds; butter; cream; ice cream; seasonal egg nog. Also lean ground beef.

    Hansen Family:319-939-2187 [email protected] www.hansendairy.com

    DAIRY

  • 2 • BUY FRESH

    Find locally made products at your Hy-Vee store

    Ansborough Hy-VeeWaterloo2834 Ansborough Ave.(319) 233-3266

    College Square Hy-VeeCedar Falls6301 University Ave.(319) 266-7535

    Crossroads Hy-VeeWaterloo1422 Flammang Dr.(319) 234-7523

    Logan Avenue Hy-VeeWaterloo2181 Logan Ave.(319) 234-8627

    University Hy-VeeWaterloo4000 University Ave.(319) 236-0580

    Waverly Hy-VeeWaverly1311 4th St. S.W.(319) 352-1365

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    • produce • coffee • salsa • popcorn • honey • dairy • noodles • wine • beer • and more!

    FRUITS & VEGETABLES

    BENTON

    Frazier Nursery & Produce LLCVinton

    We provide fresh asparagus, pumpkins, gourds, trees and shrubs to both retail and wholesale customers.

    John Frazier: [email protected]

    BLACK HAWK

    A Family Market PlaceWaterloo

    Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market, Kimball Ridge Farmers Market

    We are a family owned fresh produce farm and local distributor that specializes in locally grown products. We grow and distribute a variety of fresh produce to local restaurants and other large institutions. In addition to fresh produce we sell honey, brown eggs, chickens, pork, and flowers. All products are grown right here in the Cedar Valley by a select group of local farms. Visit our website to learn more.

    Chad & Melanie Thomas: [email protected]

    Fitkin Popcorn LLC (FIT-POP)Cedar Falls

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market

    All of our crops are produced on a fourth generation farm (located on the north side of Cedar Falls) using completely sustainable practices. Premium popcorn grown in Blackhawk County with minimal use of pesticides. We also produce large tomatoes grown chemically free.

    Jim Fitkin: 319-961-2045 [email protected] www.fit-pop.com

    Garden CircleCedar Falls

    College Hill Farmers Market

    Chemical free-perennials, annuals houseplants, seeds, cut flowers, vermicomposting earthworm bins, preserved foods, baked goods.

    Tammerlane Schnock:[email protected]

    Hanson's HollowLa Porte City (5071 15th Ave)

    Visit our farm for fall produce and country fun! We grow and sell pumpkins, gourds, squash, and ornamental corn. Beautiful mums and fall décor also available. Bring the kids for a fun outing celebrating fall's bounty!

    Robert & Maureen Hanson & family:[email protected]

    Heartland Farms >Waterloo (5111 Osage Rd)

    Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn.

    David Myers:319-232-3779berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.netwww.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com

    Hillcrest Farm >Cedar Falls (33952 150th St)

    We grow over 100 rows of perennial and annual flowers on our small farm. We specialize in flower subscriptions and weddings. Fresh herbs also available.

    Robin & Jack Darland: 319-231-3058 [email protected]

    Jefferson Greenhouse & OrchardDunkerton (9529 E Dunkerton Rd)

    Independence Farmers Market

    Spring: Bedding plants including flowers and vegetables, 35 tomato varieties including heirlooms, peppers, herbs, eggplant, kale, etc. Summer: Fresh produce at roadside cart. Fall: Red raspberries, 13 varieties of apples Aug. until frost. Barn quilts painted to order!

    Bruce & Jan Jefferson: 319-822-4239 [email protected] www.jeffersonorchardand greenhouse.com

    BREMER

    Bill Dix FarmShell Rock

    We produce and wholesale cantalope, watermelon, winter squash, and pumpkins.

    Bill Dix: 319-269-3664 [email protected]

    Blueridge OrchardDenver

    We are a family owned and operated orchard specializing in fresh hand-picked apples. Several premium varieties are offered on-farm seasonally, approximately September through October. Visit us on Facebook for more information!

    Mark & Abby Rippe: 319-984-5718 [email protected]

    Genuine Faux FarmTripoli

    Waverly Farmers Market

    We are a chemical free farm that features certified organic produce (certified since 2007). We grow a wide variety of heirloom vegetables for sale through Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy in Cedar Falls, our CSA program, direct sale, and the farmers market. Meat, poultry,eggs, and starter plants available.

    Rob & Tammy Faux: 319-610-9201 [email protected]

    Kaiser FarmWaverly

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market

    Join our CSA and receive a weekly share of the harvest from June to Thanksgiving! Includes educational newsletter and seasonal recipes. Summer- and Fall-Only shares also available. Shares are limited; details and sign-up on the website. Transitioning Certified Organic in 2017!

    Travis & Lindsay Kaiser: [email protected]

    BUCHANAN

    Bagge Strawberries >Independence (2029 170th St)

    Independence Farmers Market

    Come and meet us at the farmers market, or take a day to drive to the farm and experience picking berries fresh from the plant.

    Shelly Bagge:[email protected]

    Deaner OrchardHazelton

    Independence Farmers Market, Oelwein Farmers Market

    Apples, pumpkins, & produce.

    Steve & Delphine Deaner:[email protected]

    Golden Valley FarmStanley

    We have one acre of fresh-snipped asparagus that is picked one to two times daily.

    Dan & Nancy Hayes: [email protected]

    Sauser FarmsHazleton (1311 Grant Ave)

    Independence Farmers Market

    Vegetables, melons, herbs, pumpkins, and fresh cut flowers. Come and visit our farm store.

    Sean Sauser:319-481-8737 [email protected] www.sauserfarms.com

    Timeless Prairie Orchard Winthrop (3049 280th St)

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market, Independence Farmers Market

    Timeless Prairie Orchard grows Honeycrisp apples and 21 additional varieties including Gala, Fuji, Johnathan, Macintosh, Braeburn, Sweet Sixteen, Golden Delicious, Cameo, and other great varieties. Our farm market offers apple cider, apple butter, maple syrup, honey, jams, and new this year will be u-pick pumpkins! We’re honored the Iowa State Fair has awarded us numerous Blue Ribbons and the esteemed Lee Klein Fruit Exhibitor Trophy the last five years. We love growing great tasting apples and invite you to learn more on our website and Facebook page!

    David & Susan Differding: 319-934-3846timelessprairie@att.netwww.timelessprairieorchard.com

    BUTLER

    Hershey Family NurseryAckley

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market

    Gourmet garlic, raspberries, garden produce, cut flowers, hostas, lilies (all crops grown without chemicals).

    Tony Hershey:[email protected]

    CHICKASAW

    Apples on the Avenue >Nashua (3035 Addison Blvd)

    Our orchard has 20 apple varieties. We pick the apples for you or you can stroll through the orchard and pick your own! We also have apple goodies, eggs, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, pumpkins, and cold-hardy mums.

    Darin and Arlene Enderton: [email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com

    FAYETTE

    Iowa Food Hub West Union We connect farms to institutional buyers. Worksite food box program. Weekly delivery. Meat, dairy, eggs, produce, etc.

    Contact:[email protected]

    TAMA

    Adolphs Produce & Bakery Traer

    College Hill Farmers Market, Kimball Ridge Family Market

    Sustainably grown vegetables: lettuces, green beans, sweet onions, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, super-sweet corn, pumpkins, and more. Apples, black walnuts, cut flowers, hanging baskets, bakery items.

    Ken & Carolyn Adolphs: 319-478-8624

    The Pie LadyGladbrook

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market

    I bake fresh, from scratch bakery items such as pies (fruit, nut, & cream), gourmet rolls, bread, muffins and cookies. Available seasonally: sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

    Laura Bru: [email protected]

    Red Earth GardensTama

    Toledo Farmers Market

    We grow a diversity of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers using organic methods (soon to be certified) as well as traditional Meskwaki practices. Visit our website for share delivery locations, a market in your area or to schedule a tour.

    Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi: [email protected]

    See the Iowa Harvest Calendar on the back to find out when produce is usually in season.> = u-pick available

    Timeless Prairie OrchardWinthrop

    Timeless Prairie Orchard grows Honeycrisp apples and 21 additional varieties including Gala, Fuji, Johnathan, Macintosh, Braeburn, Sweet Sixteen, Golden Delicious, Cameo, and other great varieties. The Farm Market offers apple cider, apple butter, maple syrup, honey, jams, and new this year will be U-Pick Pumpkins! The Iowa State Fair has awarded Timeless Prairie Orchard numerous Blue Ribbons and the esteemed Lee Klein Fruit Exhibitor Trophy the last five years. They love growing great tasting apples and invite you to learn more on their website and Facebook page. Look for them at the Cedar Falls, College Hill, and Independence Farmers Markets.

    See listings: Apples (p.1); Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Roadside Stands (p.5)

    Contact: David & Susan [email protected] orchard.com

    Genuine Faux FarmTripoli

    The Genuine Faux Farm has been in operation since 2005 and has maintained organic certification since 2007 for vegetable production. The farm share CSA features produce with a poultry/meat share add-on. There are several options for the CSA, including alternating weeks, main season and beginning/end season shares. We raise ducks, turkeys, and broiler chickens that are free range and antibiotic free. Their laying flock includes birds that lay white, brown, and green eggs. Support the farm and join us for farm events.

    See listings: Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.3); CSAs (p.5)

    Contact: Rob & Tammy Faux319-610-9201 [email protected]

  • BUY LOCAL • 3

    Apples on the Avenue >Nashua (3035 Addison Blvd - on Hwy 218; 2 mi south of Nashua)

    In the warm months come to the farm and purchase free-range eggs and meet our hens! In addition we have other seasonal items including 20 varieties of apples, apple goodies, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, pumpkins, and cold-hardy mums.

    Darin and Arlene Enderton: [email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com

    Beaver Creek FarmsIonia

    Beef, grass fed and finished. All natural, no hormones or antibiotics. Satisfaction guaranteed. We use management intensive grazing and low stress cattle handling. We feel our beef is good for the environment, good for the cattle and good for the people who eat our beef.

    Tom Curl: 641-220-6738 beavercreekfarmsofiowa @gmail.com www.beavercreekfarms. weebly.com

    A Family Market Place Waterloo

    Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market, Kimball Ridge Farmers Market

    We are a family owned fresh produce farm and local distributor that specializes in locally grown products. We grow and distribute a variety of fresh produce to local restaurants and other large institutions. In addition to fresh produce we sell honey, brown eggs, chickens, pork, and flowers. All products are grown right here in the Cedar Valley by a select group of local farms. Visit our website to learn more.

    Chad & Melanie Thomas: 319-493-2323 [email protected] www.afamilymarketplace.com

    Chris FinkNew Hartford

    Open air pork, broilers chickens (spring & fall), and eggs. No growth hormones or antibiotics.

    Chris Fink:319-404-3228 [email protected]

    Genuine Faux FarmTripoli

    Waverly Farmers Market

    We raise ducks, turkeys, and broiler chickens that are free range and antibiotic free. Their laying flock includes birds that lay white, brown, and green eggs. Our products (including organic veggies) can be purchased at Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy in Cedar Falls, through our CSA program, direct sale, and the farmers market.

    Rob & Tammy Faux: 319-610-9201 [email protected] www.genuinefauxfarm.com

    Hansen's Farm Fresh DairyHudson

    Responsibly raised products are sold at Hansen’s Dairy stores in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Beef: Hansen’s Dairy beef, Doty Angus, Hick’s Place, Steege’s Locker, Marks Locker. Pork: Edgewood Locker, Beeler’s, Webster City Custom Meats, holiday hams. Bison: Timber Ridge. Poultry: Bell & Evans, Groothius. Eggs: Groothius, Shamrock Acres, Miller Farm.

    Hansen Family:319-939-2187 [email protected]

    Hawkeye Buffalo RanchFredericksburg

    We are a century family farm. Visitors travel by wagon into the woods to see the buffalo. We sell burgers, steaks, roasts, jerky, and handcrafted gifts at our store. Call or email for tour times and store hours. We are located one hour north of Waterloo.

    Martha McFarland: 641-229-6701 [email protected] www.hawkeyebuffalo.com

    Jóia Food FarmCharles City

    Non-GMO, free range eggs. 100% grassfed and finished lamb; outdoor-raised, non-GMO and organic-fed pork; organic chicken and turkey (seasonal).

    Wendy Johnson:[email protected] www.joiafoodfarm.com

    LAURIC FarmsLamont

    Grass fed mini Hereford heritage cattle producing natural, hormone free portion size beef.

    Eric & Laura Morine: 563-924-2702 [email protected]

    Pine Hurst FarmWellsburg

    All natural American Lowline beef--the original Aberdeen Angus. Our beef is all raised with no antibiotics or hormones and hand fed daily using a high roughage diet. We are the fourth generation to raise beef at Pine Hurst Farm. Available in quarters, halves, and whole.

    Darwin & Mel Engelkes: [email protected]

    Timber Ridge BisonWaverly

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market

    Bison meat, bison smoked meats, skulls, and Bison hides. No growth hormones or antibiotics. Grass fed.

    James & Tammy Wedeking: 319-483-9857 [email protected] www.timberridgebison.com

    West Forty Enterprises, LLCGreene

    Our beef is always antibiotic and hormone free! Whole, halves, quarters, individual cuts available.

    John and Sue Ebensberger: 641-823-4679 [email protected]

    How do you buy local meats?Purchasing meats from local family farms allows you to know what the animals were fed and how well the land and the animals were treated. You may buy a whole or a part of an animal. Simply call the farmers listed here to discuss your needs, price, & questions.

    MEAT, EGGS, & POULTRY

    Community Food WebThe

    Distributors

    CSAs

    Farmers Markets

    Meat Lockers

    FARMS

    Grocers

    Restaurants

    Schools

    YOU GardensFood Banks

    Heartland FarmsWaterloo (5111 Osage Rd)

    Heartland Farms grows asparagus in May, strawberries in June, and pumpkins with Halloween fun in late September through October. The farm also offers vegetables and sweet corn. This family has been growing the best for your family for more than 30 years! See their website for up-to-date information, and follow them on Facebook.

    See listings: Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Strawberries (p.4); Roadside Stands (p.5)

    Contact: David Myers319-232-3779berrypumpkinfarm@ earthlink.netwww heartlandfarms waterloo.com

    WHAT’S THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT®

    The Blue Zones Project promotes lifestyle principles to help citizens “live longer, better” lives. Blue Zones Restaurants, Grocers, and Institutions seek to make healthy choices easier choices. For more information visit www.explore.bluezonesproject.com. Like the Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project on Facebook to find healthy events in the area, connect with Blue Zones organizations, and find delicious healthy recipes. Contact: cedarvalleybluezonesproject @gmail.com

    Hansen's stores are a Cedar Valley hub for local foods!

    Two locations:

    Cedar Falls (127 E. 18th)Hansen's Dairy products and soft-serve ice cream, eggs, beef, poultry and more.

    319-266-3044

    Waterloo (3015 Kimball Ave)Hansen's Dairy products and hard-dip ice cream treats, eggs, beef, poultry and more.

    319-234-3309

    www.hansendairy.com

    Fitkin Popcorn LLC (FIT-POP)Cedar Falls

    Part of a fourth generation farm located on the north side of Cedar Falls, Fitkin grows and markets their own popcorn locally and across the United States. FIT-POP is everything popcorn – popped, unpopped, oils, flavoring, and popcorn popper. Fitkin also produces tomatoes and vegetables for sale at the Cedar Falls and College Hill Farmers Markets. Tours available by appointment only.

    See listings: Fruits & Vegetables (p.2)

    Contact: Jim [email protected]

  • 4 • BUY FRESH

    WINERIES / BREWERIES / ROASTERIES

    Broad Street Brewing CompanyReinbeck (113 Broad St)

    Offering craft beer in our taproom and in great local establishments.

    Contact:319-350-0749 [email protected] www.broadstreetbrewing.com

    Engelbrecht Family WineryFredericksburg (2866 270th St)

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market

    We grow and produce 15 different award-winning estate wines. We have 11 acres of grapes and all our wines (except fruit wines) are made from our own grapes.

    Contact:563-237-5969 [email protected]

    Lark BrewingWaterloo (3295 University Ave, lower level)

    We create locally handcrafted beers, cocktails, and sodas with a public house open for everyone’s enjoyment.

    Contact:[email protected]

    Sidecar Coffee RoastersWaterloo (325D Commercial St, new location!)

    Fresh, locally roasted craft coffee in the Cedar Valley. Available for home, restaurant and office, every coffee is carefully roasted to bring out its unique characteristics.

    Contact:319-486-0726 [email protected] www.sidecarcoffeeroasters.com

    SingleSpeed Brewing Co.Cedar Falls (128 Main St)Waterloo (325 Commercial St, opening in 2017!)

    Sharing hand crafted, small batch, artisanal ales. Recipes incorporate fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients.

    Contact: [email protected] www.singlespeedbrewing.com

    Barn HappyCedar Falls (11310 University Ave)

    Your ‘barn’ good Iowa store! Come out and experience a slice of Iowa! Homemade pastries, lunch, coffee bar, and unique shopping.

    Contact:319-266-0888 www.barnhappy.net

    Cup of JoeDowntown Cedar Falls (102 Main St)

    Specializing in fair and direct trade, organic, shade grown coffee along with homemade pastries including a vegan and wheat free selection. Live music every Thursday and Saturday night.

    Contact:319-277-1596 www.cupofjoe-cedarfalls.com

    Laughing Tree Cafe & Tea Waterloo Center for the Arts (225 Commercial St)

    Located on the river for a fabulous view. Serving vegetarian, vegan & gluten free food. We love picky eaters! Over 30 types of hand blended teas. Catering available.

    Contact:319-610-7525 www.laughingtreetea.com

    Montage Downtown Cedar Falls (222 Main St)

    Serving fresh farm herbs, salads, and dairy products.

    Contact:319-268-7222 www.montage-cf.com

    Newton's Paradise Café Downtown Waterloo (128 E 4th)

    Great fresh local food.

    Contact:319-234-0280 www.newtonscafe.com

    Pablo's Mexican Grill Downtown Cedar Falls (310 Main St)

    From farm fresh to fiesta!

    Contact:319-277-8226 www.pablosgrill.com

    Rudy's Tacos Waterloo (2401 Falls Ave)

    Buying fresh & local since 1997!

    Contact:319-234-5686

    Sidecar Coffee Shop College Hill (2215 College St)Waterloo (1850 W Ridgeway Ave #7)Downtown Waterloo (325D Commercial St)

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market

    Specialty coffee drinks alongside house-made baked goods and specials featuring local producers.

    Contact: 319-242-7278 (College St) 319-242-7279 (Ridgeway Ave)319-236-7168 (Commercial St) www.sidecarcoffee.com

    SingleSpeed Brewing Co.Cedar Falls (128 Main St)Waterloo (325 Commercial St, opening in 2017!)

    Sharing hand crafted, small batch, artisanal ales. Recipes incorporate fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients.

    Contact: [email protected] www.singlespeedbrewing.com

    RESTAURANTS

    These restaurants support the Buy Local initiative and serve locally grown items on their menu in season when available. = Blue Zones Project designated

    Johnson Honey FarmGuttenberg

    Basswood honey, wild flower honey, comb honey, creamed honey (19 flavors), spiced honey, beeswax, and homemade soap.

    Bill & Louise Johnson: [email protected]

    Laughlin Honey HouseGrundy Center

    Products available at Hansen's Dairy (Cedar Falls & Waterloo). Honey and creamed honey.

    Tim Laughlin:319-825-6462

    Wildflower AcresWaterloo

    Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market, Evansdale Farmers Market, Kimball Ridge Farmers Market

    Small apiary in rural Waterloo, which is organic and chemically free as possible.

    Lonnie Elmore: 319-296-3809LonnieElmore @mediacombb.net

    HONEY

    A Family Market PlaceWaterloo

    A Family Market Place is a family owned fresh produce farm and local distributor that specializes in locally grown fresh products. In addition to fresh produce we sell honey, brown eggs, chickens, pork, and flowers. All products are grown right here in the Cedar Valley by a select group of local farms. For the 2017 CSA Share Program we are offering three share sizes based on your family's needs; available in either half or full season. Multiple pick-up locations available or have your CSA Share delivered to your home/employer. Visit our website to learn more and sign-up.

    See listings: Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.3); CSAs (p.5)

    Contact: Chad & Melanie [email protected] place.com

    Apples on the AvenueNashua (3035 Addison Blvd on Hwy 218; 2 mi south of Nashua)

    Our orchard has 20 apple varieties, including Honeycrisp, Wealthy, Cortland, Fireside, McIntosh, & Honeygold. We pick the apples for you or you can stroll through the orchard and pick your own! We also have apple goodies: pie, applesauce, apple butter, caramel apples and cider. In the warm months, buy some free-range eggs and meet our hens! Available in the fall: cold-hardy mums, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, and pumpkins.

    See listings: Apples (p.1); Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.3)

    Contact: Darin and Arlene [email protected] www.applesontheavenue .com

    Hansen's Farm Fresh DairyHudson

    Hansen's farm has been in the family since 1864. The first gallon of milk from the farm's 175 Holsteins was produced in their creamery in 2004. Jay and Jeanne Hansen and their four sons operate the farm.

    The family owns three Hansen Dairy stores in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and at the Tour Center on the farm in Hudson. In addition to selling Hansen’s Dairy products, each store also sells local produce, meats, eggs, dry goods, and Wisconsin cheeses. The farm is also open for tours. Call for reservations.

    See listings: Dairy (p.1); Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.3)

    Contact: Hansen Family319-939-2187jeannehansen@hansendairy.comwww.hansendairy.com

    Hy-Vee

    At Hy-Vee, we understand our customers desire for fresh, local products. That’s why we created the Hy-Vee Homegrown program. When you see the Hy-Vee Homegrown logo, you can have confidence that the produce was grown within 200 miles of that store.

    Contact: www.hy-vee.com/ homegrown

    Bagge Strawberries >Independence (2029 170th St)

    Independence Farmers Market

    Come and meet us at the farmers market, or take a day to drive to the farm and experience picking berries fresh from the plant.

    Shelly Bagge: [email protected]

    Heartland Farms > Waterloo (5111 Osage Rd)

    Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn.

    David Myers: 319-232-3779berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.netwww.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com

    STRAWBERRIESEarly-mid June> = u-pick available

    Three Pines Farm

    Cedar Falls

    A place of hands-on arts: culinary, fine & domestic, traditional crafts. Farm to table dining.

    Contact: Kara Grupp (319-404-2942 or [email protected])www.threepinesfarm.org

  • BUY LOCAL • 5

    Adolphs Produce & BakeryTraer

    College Hill Farmers Market, Kimball Ridge Family Market

    Sustainably grown vegetables: lettuces, green beans, sweet onions, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, super-sweet corn, pumpkins, and more. Apples, black walnuts, cut flowers, hanging baskets, bakery items.

    Ken & Carolyn Adolphs: 319-478-8624

    Martha and Ivan's Bakery/Catering Nashua

    Kimball Ridge Family Market

    Artisan, traditional, and whole grain breads as well as a variety of baked goods are baked fresh in our inspected and licensed commercial kitchen.

    Max & Diane Reeves: [email protected]

    Mary Had A Little LambCedar Falls

    College Hill Farmers Market

    Homemade breads, preserves, and desserts. Homespun/hand-painted yarn and other handmade creations.

    Mary Stichter: [email protected] www.marystichter.wix.com/ maryhandalittlelamb

    Milkbox BakeryCedar Falls (2223 College St. Suite B)

    Artisan breads, pastries, desserts and more made from scratch with local food, craft, love, and integrity.

    Andrea Geary: [email protected] www.milkboxbakery.com

    The Pie LadyGladbrook

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market

    I bake fresh, from scratch bakery items such as pies (fruit, nut, & cream), gourmet rolls, bread, muffins and cookies. Available seasonally: sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

    Laura Bru: [email protected]

    Sidecar Coffee Shop Cedar Falls (2215 College St)

    Waterloo (1850 W Ridgeway Ave #7)

    Waterloo (325D Commercial St)

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market

    Specialty coffee drinks alongside house-made baked goods and specials featuring local producers.

    Contact: 319-242-7278 (College St) 319-242-7279 (Ridgeway Ave)319-236-7168 (Commercial St) www.sidecarcoffee.com

    BAKERIES

    ROADSIDE STANDS

    ARNKA AcresDike (25687 170th St)

    Grundy Center Farmers Market

    Over 100 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers grown in a sustainable manner. Our produce, eggs, cut flowers, honey, and starter plants are available through our CSA, farmstand, and farmers markets.

    Rachel Houts: [email protected]

    Hanson's HollowLa Porte City (5071 15th Ave)

    Visit our farm for fall produce and country fun! We grow and sell pumpkins, gourds, squash, and ornamental corn. Beautiful mums and fall décor also available. Bring the kids for a fun outing celebrating fall's bounty!

    Robert & Maureen Hanson & family: [email protected]

    Heartland Farms >Waterloo (5111 Osage Rd)

    Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (late Sept.-Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn.

    David Myers:319-232-3779 [email protected] www.heartlandfarms waterloo.com

    Timeless Prairie Orchard Winthrop (3049 280th St)

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market, Independence Farmers Market

    Timeless Prairie Orchard grows Honeycrisp apples and 21 additional varieties including Gala, Fuji, Johnathan, Macintosh, Braeburn, Sweet Sixteen, Golden Delicious, Cameo, and other great varieties. Our farm market offers apple cider, apple butter, maple syrup, honey, jams, and new this year will be u-pick pumpkins! We’re honored the Iowa State Fair has awarded us numerous Blue Ribbons and the esteemed Lee Klein Fruit Exhibitor Trophy the last five years. We love growing great tasting apples and invite you to learn more on our website and Facebook page!

    David & Susan Differding: 319-934-3846timelessprairie@att.netwww.timelessprairieorchard.com

    A Family Market PlaceWaterloo

    Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market, Kimball Ridge Farmers Market

    We are a family owned fresh produce farm and local distributor specializing in locally grown fresh products. All products are grown right here in the Cedar Valley by a select group of local farms. For our 2017 CSA we are offering three share sizes based on your family’s needs, half or full season. Multiple pick-up locations available or have your CSA delivered to your home/employer. Visit our website to learn more and sign-up.

    Chad & Melanie Thomas: [email protected]

    ARNKA AcresDike (25687 170th St)

    Grundy Center Farmers Market

    Over 100 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers grown in a sustainable manner. Our produce, eggs, cut flowers, honey, and starter plants are available through our CSA, farmstand, and farmers markets.

    Rachel Houts:[email protected]

    Genuine Faux FarmTripoli

    Waverly Farmers Market

    The farm share CSA features organic (since 2007) produce with a poultry/meat share add-on. There are several options for the CSA, including alternating weeks, main season and beginning/end season shares. We raise ducks, turkeys, and broiler chickens that are free range and antibiotic free. Their laying flock includes birds that lay white, brown, and green eggs.

    Rob & Tammy Faux: 319-610-9201 [email protected] www.genuinefauxfarm.com

    Kaiser FarmWaverly

    Cedar Falls Farmers Market

    Join our CSA and receive a weekly share of the harvest from June to Thanksgiving! Includes educational newsletter and seasonal recipes. Summer-and Fall-Only shares also available. Shares are limited; details and sign-up on the website. Transitioning Certified Organic in 2017!

    Travis & Lindsay Kaiser: 319-325-0606 [email protected] www.kaiserfarmfresh.com

    Red Earth GardensTama

    Toledo Farmers Market

    We grow a diversity of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers using organic methods (soon to be certified) as well as traditional Meskwaki practices. Visit our website for share delivery locations, a market in your area or to schedule a tour.

    Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi:641-484-9231 [email protected] www.RedEarthGardens.com

    Garden Oasis Farm LLCCoggon

    Independence Farmers Market

    Sustainably produced, chemical-free vegetables, herbs, poultry and eggs. Available through CSA, farmers markets, and wholesale.

    T.D. Holub: [email protected]

    COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE

    What is a CSA?CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) is known as “subscription farming.” You buy a subscription from a local farmer just like you buy a newspaper subscription and in return you receive weekly shares of fresh, locally grown produce throughout the farming season. Some farmers also offer CSA shares that include meat, eggs, dairy, bread, honey, and other products.

    Join our effort to create a grocery store that:• supports local farms• focuses on healthy people and a healthy environment• creates good jobs that pay fair wages• keeps money in our community

    Everyone can shop and anyone can become a member-owner. Opening soon in or near downtown Cedar Falls! New members are joining every day.

    [email protected] • 319-535-0281 • www.cedarfallsfood.coop

    Become a member-owner!

    Friendship Village Waterloo

    MyLife Retirement Living

    Diane Derifield: 319-291-8100www.friendshipvillageiowa.com

    University of Northern Iowa Dining Services Cedar Falls

    College dining service program that focuses on homemade and from scratch cooking.

    Lisa Krausman: 319-273-6937www.uni.edu/dor/dining

    Western Home Communities Cedar Falls

    A charitable Christian service service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those we serve, their families and our employees. Core values are people first, servant spirit, financial integrity, and community partner.

    Linda Bowman: 319-859-9337 www.westernhome communities.org

    INSTITUTIONS

    These institutions have been proactive in purchasing a greater portion of their foods from local family farms. Thank you for your leadership in strengthening the local economy!

    = Blue Zones Project designated

    > = u-pick available

    Sidecar CoffeeCedar Falls2215 College St

    Waterloo 1850 W Ridgeway Ave, #7

    Downtown Waterloo (NEW!)325D Commercial St

    Sidecar Coffee Roasters brings fresh, locally roasted craft coffee to the Cedar Valley. Available for home, restaurant and office, every coffee is carefully roasted to bring out its unique characteristics. Sidecar Coffee Shop features specialty coffee drinks alongside house-made baked goods.

    See listings: Restaurants (p.4); Roasteries (p.4); Bakeries (p.5)

    Roastery: Jed Vander Zanden 319-486-0726 jed@sidecarcoffee roasters.comwww.sidecarcoffee roasters.com

    Coffee Shop: Andy Fuchtman 319-242-7278 sidecarcoffeeshop @gmail.com

    SingleSpeed Brewing Co.Downtown Cedar Falls128 Main St

    Downtown Waterloo325 Commercial St(Opening in 2017!)

    Our mission is to brew beers built for the venturesome beer drinker, those unafraid to stray from the beaten path of simple flavors established by large breweries.

    Our carefully calculated "single speed" will allow hand crafted ales to emerge as a small artisanal batch formulated from recipes that include fresh, local, seasonal and organic ingredients.

    See listings: Breweries (p.4)

    Contact: dave@singlespeed brewing.comwww.singlespeed brewing.com

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    For more information on Buy Fresh, Buy Local: (319) 273-7883 º www.uni.edu/ceee

    GET INVOLVED! To start sourcing local food for your institution, school, or for personal use please contact the UNI Local Food Program at 319-273-7883. Established in 1997, the UNI Local Food Program provides assistance to local farmers, consumers, and businesses to simplify purchasing locally grown and produced food. The program also convenes the Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership a group of stakeholders seeking to create a more local and regional food system that improves the economic viability & environmental sustainability of producers & communities throughout Iowa. www.uni.edu/ceee/localfoods

    Thank you, sponsors!

    IOWA HARVEST CALENDARThese are the best times to buy Iowa fruits and vegetables. The harvest seasons are approximate. Weather conditions can speed up or delay crop maturity.

    ApplesGreen Beans

    BeetsCabbage

    CantaloupeCarrots

    Collard GreensCucumbers

    EggplantKale

    KohlrabiLeeks

    LettuceMustard Greens

    OkraOnions (Green)

    Onions (Dry)Peppers

    PotatoesPumpkins

    RadishesSpinachSquash

    StrawberriesSweet Corn

    Sweet PotatoSwiss Chard

    TomatoesTurnips

    Turnip GreensWatermelon

    Zucchini

    MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT

    SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP

    Farm to School programs bring locally produced products to students through snack programs, school lunches, and school gardens. Community partners (Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project, Black Hawk County Public Health, FoodCorps, ISUEO, UNI Health Promotion, UNI RRTTC, UNI CEEE) provide this experiential learning to help children appreciate fresh, local foods early in life. This is mutually beneficial to the students, farmers, and communities. For more information, contact the UNI Local Food Program at 319-273-7883.

    = Blue Zones Project designated

    SCHOOLS

    Cedar Falls Community School DistrictHansen Elementary

    Holmes Jr. High

    Lincoln Elementary

    Cedar Valley Catholic SchoolsBlessed Maria Assunta Pallatta Middle School

    Blessed Sacrament

    Sacred Heart

    Saint Edward Elementary

    Independence Community School DistrictAnnette Harbaugh (319-334-7423)

    Meskwaki Settlement SchoolSac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, Mary Augustine (641-484-9247)

    Waverly-Shell Rock SchoolsBecky Prostine (319-352-3630)

    Waterloo Community School DistrictHeather Bathen (319-433-2037)

    George Washington Carver Academy

    Irving Elementary

    Kittrell Elementary

    Lou Henry Elementary

    Lowell Elementary

    Orange Elementary

    Poyner Elementary

    A non-profit mobile produce stand that operates in multiple neighborhoods throughout Waterloo. In collaboration with many partners, the Greens to Go produce stand helps increase access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. The stand operates outdoors from June-Oct and indoors from Nov-Dec and March-May. Last summer several youth employees assisted in harvesting and selling, and last fall the Greens to Go team was lucky to hire two Waterloo community members part-time. The team hopes to continue to connect people to their local agriculture while helping customers make beneficial lifestyle changes.

    Check out the Facebook page (WaterlooGreensToGo) if you are interested in volunteering or for more details about our 2017 locations.

    Did you know you can plant and donate extra produce to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank?

    Our food bank serves an average of 5,800 people per week. We distribute over 5 million meals to our member agencies and programs. A tax credit is available for those who donate produce!

    Last year, contributors donated almost 68,000 pounds of fresh produce to the food bank.

    Do you have produce gleaning opportunities and/or want to volunteer to glean produce? Learn more about the tax credit and/or gleaning!

    FARMERS & GARDENERS:

    Contact: Sheri Huber-Otting (319-235-0507 or [email protected])

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    (formerly Waterloo Mobile Produce Project)

    Northern Iowa Food & Farm Partnership (NIFFP) formed to support the development of a local and regional food economy that positively affects local farmers, consumers and businesses.

    NIFFP presents the Cedar Valley King of Local Foods award to an organization or business in the region who significantly impacts the work being done by NIFFP.

    Awards are given at the NIFFP Local Food Dinner in November.

    Congratulations to Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy! Thank you for your local food leadership.

    Past recipient:

    Barry Eastman, Rudy's Tacos(2015)

    Hansen's Farm Fresh Diary2016

    Cedar Falls Food Co-opCedar Falls

    Opening a full-service grocery co-op near downtown soon!

    Once open, the Cedar Falls Food Co-op will be a full-service member owned grocery store emphasizing local, fresh and organic products.

    Become a member-owner today!

    Contact: [email protected]

    Any questions?

    Contact the Food Security

    Coordinators at 319-273-2626.


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