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Saturday, February 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm –

This workshop is for market managers, growers, vendors and organizers -anyone involved in farmers markets or considering establishing one. Sessions will include marketing strategies for social media and other websites; a market success and lessons learned panel; an in-depth look at the Farmers Market Coalition and available resources; discussion on cooking demos at markets; insurance options for markets and vendors; questions answered on scales, food sales, and licensing requirements; updates on state programs; and more!! Join us for the 12:30 p.m. annual IFMA Business Meeting. Trade vendors and materials will be available along with IFMA merchandise for sale. Join us for the Annual Iowa Farmers Market Association Business Meeting. Map, agenda, menu and more information are available on the Iowa Farmers Market Association Website: www.iafarmersmarkets.org

Other opportunities at the workshop include FREE market bags, optional Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) training, and scale inspections and licensure.

Regular registration is $40 through January 21st; $50 late registration January 22nd until event day.

Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm –

Each year, IFMA hosts a workshop to teach market managers and vendors how to run a successful market. It’s a great workshop with a lot of material covered! Typically over 110 attendees come together to share, learn, and network!

Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Join hosts Bob and Sara Pearson at Prairie Sky Farm, which has been in Sara’s family since 1889. The Pearson’s raise soybeans, corn, oats, buckwheat, rye, vetch, alfalfa and grass hay on 240 acres, and they have continued to expand their operation by adding another 200 acres that are in their first year of organic transition. They […]

Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm – The Clear Lake Farmers Market is moving indoors at the Surf Ballroom & Museum on December 16th! Enjoy food and drink samples while you shop for homegrown, homemade and handcrafted goods from your favorite vendors and a few new faces too! The complimentary food and drink samples will feature ingredients grown right here in North […]

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm –

Missing the warmer days of the farmers market season? Looking to stock up all your favorite Fall goodies before the holidays?

Join us for an indoor farmers market at Fat Hill Brewing to gather local veggies, meats, baked goods, and more!

Saturday, February 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm –

Missing the warmer days of the farmers market season? On February 15, join us for an indoor farmers market in the taproom at Fat Hill Brewing in Mason City to pick up local honey, micro greens, pork, beef, apples, onions, potatoes, honey, and lots of baked goods.

  This Indian-inspired one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy, loaded with veggies and naturally dairy-free (vegan). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]

This Indian-inspired one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy, loaded with veggies and naturally dairy-free (vegan). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]

Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Food banks and pantries are seeing record numbers of people seeking food in 2024. Local nonprofits are stepping up to address food insecurity in various ways but continue to face significant barriers. Innovative programs that utilize locally grown foods—such as the Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (ILFPA) and the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Pilot […]

Thursday, June 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm –

Mallory will go live on Facebook to show you the basics to building a great dinner salad from washing your greens to building your own vinaigrette!