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BLACK HAWK COUNTY
APPLES August through November > = u-pick available
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 coldhardy mums. Darin and Arlene Enderton: 641-210-5506
[email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com
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
Beck Orchards
Jubilee Orchard
Buckingham Kimball Ridge Farmers Market Over 25 apple varieties available August-October. Heirloom tomatoes also available. Louis Beck: 319-988-4264
La Porte City Only organic inputs are used to grow asparagus, blueberries, apples, cherries, honeyberries, chickens, etc. Diane Depken: 319-504-3939
[email protected]
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]
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
DAIRY
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Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Kimball Ridge Farmers Market
College Hill Farmers Market
Tue 3:30-6:00 p.m. (May 2 - Oct 31) Waterloo: Parking lot behind KFC Mark Litteaur: 319-296-1840
Thu 4:00-6:00 p.m. (June 1-Oct 26) Cedar Falls: 2205 College St Jodie Huegerich: 319-273-7883
WEDNESDAYS
FRIDAYS
Evansdale Farmers Market
LaPorte City Park 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
Wed 2:30-5:30 p.m. 3524 LaFayette St Dave Strack: 319-291-6109
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
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
NEIGHBORING COUNTIES BENTON
BREMER
Belle Plaine Farmers Market
Waverly 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
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 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
Look for the label and taste the difference!
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
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, nonhomogenized (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
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
Local Food Events 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
FRUITS & VEGETABLES See the Iowa Harvest Calendar on the back to find out when produce is usually in season. > = u-pick available
BENTON
Hillcrest Farm >
Frazier Nursery & Produce LLC Vinton We provide fresh asparagus, pumpkins, gourds, trees and shrubs to both retail and wholesale customers. John Frazier: 319-472-2649
[email protected] www.fraziernursery.com
Genuine Faux Farm
Timeless Prairie Orchard
Tripoli
Winthrop
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.
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: Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.3); CSAs (p.5)
Contact: Rob & Tammy Faux 319-610-9201
[email protected] www.genuinefauxfarm.com
See listings: Apples (p.1); Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Roadside Stands (p.5)
Contact: David & Susan Differding 319-934-3846
[email protected] www.timelessprairie orchard.com
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 & Orchard
BLACK HAWK 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
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
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.jeffersonorchardand greenhouse.com
BREMER Bill Dix Farm Shell Rock We produce and wholesale cantalope, watermelon, winter squash, and pumpkins. Bill Dix: 319-269-3664
[email protected]
Find locally made products at your Hy-Vee store
Hanson's Hollow La 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: 319-939-3248
[email protected]
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Waterloo (5111 Osage Rd) Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn. David Myers: 319-232-3779
[email protected] www.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com
CHICKASAW
Bagge Strawberries >
Apples on the Avenue >
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: 319-334-3983
[email protected] www.baggestrawberries.com
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: 641-210-5506
[email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com
Deaner Orchard Hazelton Independence Farmers Market, Oelwein Farmers Market Apples, pumpkins, & produce. Steve & Delphine Deaner: 319-283-8012
[email protected]
Golden Valley Farm Stanley We have one acre of fresh-snipped asparagus that is picked one to two times daily. Dan & Nancy Hayes: 319-240-0257
[email protected]
Sauser Farms Hazleton (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
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]
Garden Circle Cedar Falls College Hill Farmers Market Chemical free-perennials, annuals houseplants, seeds, cut flowers, vermicomposting earthworm bins, preserved foods, baked goods. Tammerlane Schnock: 319-277-0634
[email protected]
BUCHANAN
Genuine Faux Farm Tripoli 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] www.genuinefauxfarm.com
Kaiser Farm Waverly 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. Summerand 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
University Hy-Vee Waterloo 4000 University Ave. (319) 236-0580 Waverly Hy-Vee Waverly 1311 4th St. S.W. (319) 352-1365
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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
BUTLER Hershey Family Nursery Ackley Cedar Falls Farmers Market, College Hill Farmers Market Gourmet garlic, raspberries, garden produce, cut flowers, hostas, lilies (all crops grown without chemicals). Tony Hershey: 319-347-2731
[email protected]
FAYETTE Iowa Food Hub West Union We connect farms to institutional buyers. Worksite food box program. Weekly delivery. Meat, dairy, eggs, produce, etc. Contact: 563-422-6226
[email protected] www.iowafoodhub.com
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 Lady Gladbrook 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: 641-750-6606
[email protected]
Red Earth Gardens Tama 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: 641-484-9501
[email protected] www.RedEarthGardens.com
MEAT, EGGS, & POULTRY
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. 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: 641-210-5506
[email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com
Beaver Creek Farms Ionia 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
Two locations:
A Family Market Place
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
LAURIC Farms
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
Hudson 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] www.hansendairy.com
Lamont Grass fed mini Hereford heritage cattle producing natural, hormone free portion size beef. Eric & Laura Morine: 563-924-2702
[email protected]
Chris Fink New Hartford Open air pork, broilers chickens (spring & fall), and eggs. No growth hormones or antibiotics. Chris Fink: 319-404-3228
[email protected]
Genuine Faux Farm Tripoli 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
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch Fredericksburg 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
Pine Hurst Farm Wellsburg 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: 319-415-0540
[email protected]
Timber Ridge Bison Waverly 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
Jóia Food Farm Charles 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: 641-228-1583
[email protected] www.joiafoodfarm.com
The
Community Food Web
Hansen's stores are a Cedar Valley hub for local foods!
West Forty Enterprises, LLC Greene Our beef is always antibiotic and hormone free! Whole, halves, quarters, individual cuts available. John and Sue Ebensberger: 641-823-4679
[email protected] www.westforty.com
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)
Heartland Farms
Cedar Falls
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 upto-date information, and follow them on Facebook.
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 Fitkin 319-961-2045
[email protected] www.fit-pop.com
Restaurants Schools Food Banks
FARMS CSAs
Farmers Markets Meat Lockers
See listings: Fruits & Vegetables (p.2); Strawberries (p.4); Roadside Stands (p.5)
Contact: David Myers 319-232-3779 berrypumpkinfarm@ earthlink.net www heartlandfarms waterloo.com
WHAT’S THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT®
Grocers
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Waterloo (5111 Osage Rd)
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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.
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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
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Apples on the Avenue Nashua (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 Enderton 641-210-5506 applesontheavenue@ gmail.com www.applesontheavenue .com
A Family Market Place Waterloo 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)
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy Hudson 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 Family 319-939-2187 jeannehansen@ hansendairy.com www.hansendairy.com
Contact: Chad & Melanie Thomas 319-493-2323
[email protected] www.afamilymarket place.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
Barn Happy
Laughing Tree Cafe & Tea
Newton's Paradise Café
Sidecar Coffee Shop
Cedar 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
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
Downtown Waterloo (128 E 4th) Great fresh local food. Contact: 319-234-0280 www.newtonscafe.com
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
Cup of Joe Downtown 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
Montage Downtown Cedar Falls (222 Main St) Serving fresh farm herbs, salads, and dairy products. Contact: 319-268-7222 www.montage-cf.com
Pablo's Mexican Grill Downtown Cedar Falls (310 Main St) From farm fresh to fiesta! Contact: 319-277-8226 www.pablosgrill.com
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Rudy's Tacos
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
Waterloo (2401 Falls Ave) Buying fresh & local since 1997! Contact: 319-234-5686
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
HONEY Johnson Honey Farm
Wildflower Acres
Guttenberg Basswood honey, wild flower honey, comb honey, creamed honey (19 flavors), spiced honey, beeswax, and homemade soap. Bill & Louise Johnson: 563-252-2340
[email protected] www.johnsonhoneyfarm.com
Waterloo 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: 319-296-3809 LonnieElmore @mediacombb.net
Laughlin Honey House Grundy Center Products available at Hansen's Dairy (Cedar Falls & Waterloo). Honey and creamed honey. Tim Laughlin: 319-825-6462
STRAWBERRIES Early-mid June > = u-pick available
Bagge Strawberries >
Heartland Farms >
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: 319-334-3983
[email protected] www.baggestrawberries.com
Waterloo (5111 Osage Rd) Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn. David Myers: 319-232-3779
[email protected] www.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com
WINERIES / BREWERIES / ROASTERIES 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 kara@ threepinesfarm.org) www.threepinesfarm.org
Broad Street Brewing Company Reinbeck (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 Winery
Lark Brewing
Sidecar Coffee Roasters
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Fredericksburg (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]
Waterloo (3295 University Ave, lower level) We create locally handcrafted beers, cocktails, and sodas with a public house open for everyone’s enjoyment. Contact: 319-238-LARK
[email protected] www.larkbrewing.com
Waterloo (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
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
4 • BUY FRESH
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. A Family Market Place
ARNKA Acres
Genuine Faux Farm
Kaiser Farm
Red Earth Gardens
Garden Oasis Farm LLC
Waterloo 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: 319-493-2323
[email protected] www.afamilymarketplace.com
Dike (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: 319-464-2129
[email protected] www.ARNKAacres.com
Tripoli 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
Waverly 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. Summerand 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
Tama 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
Coggon Independence Farmers Market Sustainably produced, chemicalfree vegetables, herbs, poultry and eggs. Available through CSA, farmers markets, and wholesale. T.D. Holub: 319-558-6481
[email protected] www.gofarmveggies.com
BAKERIES
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Adolphs Produce & Bakery
Milkbox 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
Cedar Falls (2223 College St. Suite B) Artisan breads, pastries, desserts and more made from scratch with local food, craft, love, and integrity. Andrea Geary: 319-242-1624
[email protected] www.milkboxbakery.com
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: 641-435-4019
[email protected]
Mary Had A Little Lamb Cedar Falls College Hill Farmers Market Homemade breads, preserves, and desserts. Homespun/ hand-painted yarn and other handmade creations. Mary Stichter: 319-240-8513
[email protected] www.marystichter.wix.com/ maryhandalittlelamb
Downtown Cedar Falls 128 Main St Downtown Waterloo 325 Commercial St (Opening in 2017!)
The Pie Lady Gladbrook 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: 641-750-6606
[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
Sidecar Coffee
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
Friendship Village Waterloo MyLife Retirement Living Diane Derifield: 319-291-8100 www.friendshipvillageiowa.com
University of Northern Iowa Dining Services Cedar Falls College dining service program that focuses on homemade and from scratch cooking. Lisa Krausman: 319-273-6937 www.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
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.com www.singlespeed brewing.com
Cedar Falls 2215 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 housemade baked goods. See listings: Restaurants (p.4); Roasteries (p.4); Bakeries (p.5)
Roastery: Jed Vander Zanden 319-486-0726 jed@sidecarcoffee roasters.com www.sidecarcoffee roasters.com Coffee Shop: Andy Fuchtman 319-242-7278 sidecarcoffeeshop @gmail.com
ROADSIDE STANDS > = u-pick available ARNKA Acres
Hanson's Hollow
Timeless Prairie Orchard
Dike (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: 319-464-2129
[email protected] www.ARNKAacres.com
La 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: 319-939-3248
[email protected]
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
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
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Become a member-owner! 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 memberowner. Opening soon in or near downtown Cedar Falls! New members are joining every day.
[email protected] • 319-535-0281 • www.cedarfallsfood.coop
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Locally grown produce for your neighbo
Hansen's Farm Fresh Diary 2016 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.
Locally grown produce for your neighborhood!
(formerly Waterloo Mobile Produce Project)
Any questions? Contact the Food Security Coordinators at 319-273-2626.
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 MarchMay. 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.
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)
SCHOOLS 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
Cedar Falls Community School District
Independence Community School District
Waterloo Community School District
Hansen Elementary
Annette Harbaugh (319-334-7423)
Heather Bathen (319-433-2037) George Washington Carver Academy Irving Elementary Kittrell Elementary Lou Henry Elementary Lowell Elementary Orange Elementary Poyner Elementary
Holmes Jr. High Lincoln Elementary
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Blessed Maria Assunta Pallatta Middle School Blessed Sacrament Sacred Heart Saint Edward Elementary
Meskwaki Settlement School Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, Mary Augustine (641-484-9247)
Waverly-Shell Rock Schools Becky Prostine (319-352-3630)
Cedar Falls Food Co-op Cedar 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: 319-535-0281
[email protected] www.cedarfallsfood.coop
IOWA HARVEST CALENDAR These are the best times to buy Iowa fruits and vegetables. The harvest seasons are approximate. Weather conditions can speed up or delay crop maturity.
Apples Green Beans Beets Cabbage Cantaloupe Carrots Collard Greens Cucumbers Eggplant Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Mustard Greens Okra Onions (Green) Onions (Dry) Peppers Potatoes Pumpkins Radishes Spinach Squash Strawberries Sweet Corn Sweet Potato Swiss Chard Tomatoes Turnips Turnip Greens Watermelon Zucchini
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SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
Thank you, sponsors! FARMERS & GARDENERS: 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! Contact: Sheri Huber-Otting (319-235-0507 or
[email protected])
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
For more information on Buy Fresh, Buy Local: (319) 273-7883 º www.uni.edu/ceee
Production Team: Kamyar Enshayan, Jodie Huegerich, Chloe Lim. | Graphic Design: Heidi Fuchtman. | Photography: Justin Allen, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy, Jodie Huegerich, Chloe Lim, Rachel Wobeter. | Printing: Colorfx. Printed on 10% recycled content paper with agri-based inks.
Check out the Facebook page (WaterlooGreensToGo) if you are interested in volunteering or for more details about our 2017 locations.
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.
