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BLACK HAWK & NEIGHBORING COUNTIES
Local Food Events
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UNI Local Food Program
We share information about
local food events and keep you
up to date on the latest farmers
market changes in our region on
our brand new Facebook page.
Learn more about our work,
discover producer education
opportunities, and view the
food guide on our website:
www.uni.edu/ceee
FARMERS MARKETS
TASTE THE DIVERSITY OF LOCALLY GROWN FOODS! Connect with farmers in the region every week and 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!
BLACK HAWK FARMERS MARKETS
BENTON
BREMER
FAYETTE
SATURDAYS
Belle Plaine Farmers Market
Waverly Farmers Market
Oelwein Farmers Market
Fri 5:00-7:00 p.m. (June 3-Oct 28)
Location TBD
Rebecca Poduska:
641-489-2107
Belle Plaine Iowa
Farmers Market
Sat 8:30-11:30 a.m. (May 7 - Oct 15)
Tue 3:00-6:00 p.m. (June 7 - Oct 11)
Downtown Waverly
200 block of 1st Ave SE
Rick Montgomery:
319-230-1132
Waverly 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
Urbana Farmers Market
Waverly Winter Market
GRUNDY
WEDNESDAYS
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Evansdale Farmers Market
Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Overman Park
Corner of 3rd St & Clay St
Lorna Martin: 641-858-6671
Wed 2:30-5:30 p.m.
3524 LaFayette St
Dave Strack: 319-291-6109
Downtown Waterloo
Midday Market
Sat. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (May 7-Oct 29)
Riverloop Expo Plaza
460 Jefferson St
Nick Hedrick: 319-291-2038
THURSDAYS
College Hill Farmers Market
Thu 4:00-6:00 p.m. (June-Oct)
Cedar Falls
2205 College St
Jodie Huegerich: 319-273-7883
College Hill Farmers Market
Kimball Ridge
Family Market
FRIDAYS
Sat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (May 7-Oct 29)
Waterloo
NE Corner of Kimball &
Ridgeway Ave
Carolyn Adolphs: 319-478-8624
Kimball Ridge Family Market
LaPorte City Park Farmers Market
TUESDAYS
Kimball Ridge
Farmers Market
Tue 3:30-6:00 p.m. (May 3 - Oct 25)
Waterloo
Parking lot behind KFC
Mark Litteaur: 319-296-1840
Fri 4:00-6:00 p.m. (June 24 - Oct 1)
La Porte City Park
Shelter by Tootsie’s Drive Inn next to Stop n’ Go Light
Marion Moser: 319-551-2095
Sat 9:00-11:00 a.m. (May 28 - Sep 24)
American Legion Pavilion
on Wood St. Oct: Urbana
Community Center Eileen Schmidt: 319-443-5620
Urbana Farmers Market
Urbana Winter Market
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Second Sat of the month (Nov-Apr): 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Urbana Community Center
Eileen Schmidt: 319-443-5620
Urbana Farmers Market
Vinton Farmers Market
Thu 5:00-7:00 p.m.
BCHS Railroad Depot
(612 2nd Ave)
Brad Barker: 319-472-4164
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One Sat a month (Nov-Mar):
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Civic Center Building
200 1st St NE
Rick Montgomery:
319-230-1132
Waverly Farmers Market
BUCHANAN
Independence Farmers Market
Sat 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Wapsipinican Mill
1st St W
Buchanan County ISU Extension
& Outreach
Roxanne Fuller:
319-334-7161
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
f = WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Jesup Farmers Market
Thu 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Land o Corn Park Paul Gudenkauf:
319-240-9060
LOOK FOR THE LABEL AND TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!
Farmers &
gardeners:
Did you know you can
PLANT AND DONATE
EXTRA PRODUCE
to the Northeast Iowa
Food Bank?
There are 48,000
Northeast Iowans who
are food insecure in the
Food Bank’s service area.
A tax credit is available
for those who donate
produce!
Last year, contributors
donated almost
64,000 POUNDS
OF FRESH PRODUCE
to the Food Bank
(farmers markets
contributed nearly
12,000 pounds of
fresh food as part
of the total).
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
at 319-235-0507 or
shuber-otting@
feedingamerica.org.
APPLES
AUGUST-NOVEMBER
Apples on the Avenue >
Deaner Orchard
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, organic veggies,
honey, maple syrup, winter
squash, and pumpkins.
Mums also available in the fall.
Apples, pumpkins, & produce.
Nashua 3035 Addison Blvd (on Hwy 218; 2 mi south of Nashua)
STRAWBERRIES
farm profile:
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, &
Golden Delicious. 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. We have eggs this year
from our 100 hens! We will be
selling those all year; just knock
on our door.
New this year is produce in the
fall: various organic vegetables,
honey, maple syrup, winter
squash, and pumpkins.
Mums also available in the fall.
EARLY-MID JUNE
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:
319-334-3983
jsbagge@gmail.com
www.baggestrawberries.com
Bagge Strawberries
Heartland Farms >
KellerBerryFarm >
Asparagus (May), strawberries
(June), pumpkins &
Halloween fun (Oct.).
We also offer vegetables
and sweet corn.
We are a young, family-owned
farm that continues to grow.
We offer pick-your-own
strawberries, raspberries,
and aronia berries. In-season
fruits and vegetables available.
Come visit us! Waterloo
5111 Osage Rd
David Myers:
319-232-3779
berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net
www.heartlandfarms
waterloo.com
Heartland Farms Waterloo
Toledo
3013 Highway 63
Esther Keller: 641-484-0802
contact@kellerberryfarm.com
KellerBerryFarm
Darin and Arlene Enderton:
641-210-5506
applesontheavenue@gmail.com
www.applesontheavenue.com
Apples on the Avenue Orchard
Beck Orchards
Buckingham
Kimball Ridge Family Market
10 varieties of apples AugustOctober. Heirloom tomatoes.
Louis Beck: 319-988-4264
Blueridge Orchard
Denver
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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.
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
blueridgeorchard@gmail.com
Blueridge Orchard
See listings: Apples (p.2);
Fruits & Vegetables (p.3)
Contact:
Darin and Arlene Enderton
641-210-5506
applesontheavenue@gmail.com
www.applesontheavenue.com
Apples on the Avenue Orchard
farm profile:
A Family
Market Place
A Family Market Place
Genuine Faux Farm
Red Earth Gardens
Waterloo
Tripoli
Waverly Farmers Market
Tama
Toledo Farmers Market
We are a chemical free farm
that features certified organic
produce. We grow a wide
variety of heirloom vegetables
for local sales through our
CSA program, direct sale,
and the farmers market.
Meat poultry, eggs, and
starter plants available.
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
fbdc.econdev@
meskwaki-nsn.gov
www.RedEarthGardens.com
Red Earth Gardens
We are a family owned fresh
produce farm and local
distributor that specializes in
locally grown fresh products.
All products are grown right
here in the Cedar Valley by a
select group of local farms.
For our 2016 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:
319-961-6099
chadrythomas@gmail.com
www.afamilymarketplace.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 2016 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: CSAs (p.2);
Fruits & Vegetables (p.3);
Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.4)
Contact:
Chad & Melanie Thomas
319-961-6099
chadrythomas@gmail.com
www.afamilymarketplace.com
A Family Market Place
Rob & Tammy Faux:
319-610-9201
gff@genuinefauxfarm.com
www.genuinefauxfarm.com
Genuine Faux Farm
Kaiser Farm
Waverly
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Waverly Farmers Market (Tue)
TD n’Guy Garden Oasis LLC
Over 140 varieties of
sustainably-grown vegetables.
We follow natural farming
practices (no sprays or
synthetic fertilizers), focusing
on soil health and creating
a thriving ecosystem.
Join our CSA or buy local
at the farmers market!
Sustainably produced,
chemical-free vegetables,
herbs, poultry and eggs.
Available through CSA,
farmers markets, and
wholesale.
Travis & Lindsay Kaiser:
319-325-0606
kaiserfarmfresh@gmail.com
www.kaiserfarmfresh.com
Kaiser Farm
Waterloo
8204 Logan Ave
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
College Hill Farmers Market
Third Generation Farm.
We grow asparagus,
strawberries, rhubarb,
sweet-corn, melons, multicolored cauliflower, kale,
beets, squash, variety of
pumpkins. Looking forward
to the 2016 season! Lowell & Bridget Brown:
319-984-5307
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
berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net
www.heartlandfarms
waterloo.com
Heartland Farms Waterloo
Steve & Delphine Deaner:
319-283-8012
sdeaner@iowatelecom.net
Jefferson Greenhouse & Orchard >
Dunkerton
9529 E. Dunkerton Road
Independence Farmers Market
Spring: bedding plants, flowers,
vegetables, 35 tomato
varieties including heirlooms,
peppers, herbs, eggplant,
cabbage, kale, etc. Summer:
fresh produce available at
roadside cart. Fall: red
raspberries, 13 varieties of
apples from August until frost.
Barn quilts painted to order!
Bruce & Jan Jefferson:
319-822-4239
jeffermom@hotmail.com
Timeless Prairie Orchard
Winthrop
3049 280th St
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
College Hill Farmers Market
Independence Farmers Market
Apple varieties include:
Honeycrisp, Breahurn,
Cameo, Cortland, Fuji, Gala,
Golden Delicious, Jonathan,
Mutzu, McIntosh, Zestar, and
Asian Pears. Visit us at our
country orchard market or
farmers markets.
David & Susan Differding:
319-934-3846
timelessprairie@att.net
www.timelessprairieorchard.com
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Coggon
Independence Farmers Market
T.D. Holub:
319-558-6481
tdnguygo@gmail.com
www.tdnguy.com
TD n’Guy Garden Oasis LLC
ROADSIDE STANDS
Brown's Gardens
Hazleton
Independence Farmers Market
Oelwein Farmers Market
Jefferson Greenhouse & Orchard >
Dunkerton
9529 E. Dunkerton Road
Independence Farmers Market
Spring: bedding plants,
flowers, vegetables,
35 tomato varieties including
heirlooms, peppers, herbs,
eggplant, cabbage, kale,
etc. Summer: fresh produce
available at roadside cart. Fall:
red raspberries, 13 varieties of
apples from August until frost.
Barn quilts painted to order!
Bruce & Jan Jefferson:
319-822-4239
jeffermom@hotmail.com
Three Pines Farm
Timeless Prairie Orchard
Winthrop
3049 280th St
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
College Hill Farmers Market
Independence Farmers Market
Apple varieties include:
Honeycrisp, Breahurn,
Cameo, Cortland, Fuji, Gala,
Golden Delicious, Jonathan,
Mutzu, McIntosh, Zestar, and
Asian Pears. Visit us at our
country orchard market or
farmers markets.
David & Susan Differding:
319-934-3846
timelessprairie@att.net
www.timelessprairieorchard.com
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2 • BUY FRESH
Cedar Falls
We offer classes on cooking
with local foods, crafting and
the arts, homesteading, and
the creative series, Artisans
Unite. Check out our website
and facebook page for
information on the classes
and how to register.
Contact:
Kara Grupp
319-404-2942
kara@threepinesfarm.org
Three Pines Farm IA
www.threepinesfarm.org
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
BENTON
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
john@fraziernursery.com
www.fraziernursery.com
Frazier Nursery
BLACK HAWK
Brown's Gardens
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
College Hill Farmers Market
Third Generation Farm. We grow
asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb,
sweet-corn, melons, multi-colored
cauliflower, kale, beets, squash,
variety of pumpkins. Looking
forward to the 2016 season!
Heartland Farms >
Kaiser Farm
Waterloo Waverly
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
5111 Osage Rd
Waverly Farmers Market (Tue)
Asparagus (May), strawberries (June),
pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We
also offer vegetables and sweet corn.
David Myers: 319-232-3779
berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net
www.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com
Heartland Farms Waterloo
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. Robin & Jack Darland:
319-231-3058
2petalpushers@gmail.com
Hillcrest Farm
Jubilee Orchard
La Porte City
Over 140 varieties of sustainablygrown vegetables. We follow natural
farming practices (no sprays or
synthetic fertilizers), focusing on
soil health and creating a thriving
ecosystem. Join our CSA or buy local
at the farmers market!
Travis & Lindsay Kaiser:
319-325-0606
kaiserfarmfresh@gmail.com
www.kaiserfarmfresh.com
Kaiser Farm
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.
Lowell & Bridget Brown:
319-984-5307
Only organic inputs are used to
grow asparagus, blueberries, apples,
cherries, honeyberries, chickens, etc. A Family Market Place
Diane Depken: 319-504-3939
dianed@cfu.net
Jubilee Orchard
Shelly Bagge: 319-334-3983
jsbagge@gmail.com
www.baggestrawberries.com
Bagge Strawberries
Pallet House Farms
Deaner Orchard
Waterloo
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:
319-961-6099
chadrythomas@gmail.com
www.afamilymarketplace.com
A Family Market Place
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 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
jimfitkin@gmail.com
www.fit-pop.com
Fitkin Popcorn
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
tschnock@gmail.com
Cedar Falls
Chemical free urban farm. Greens,
mushrooms, general produce & cut
flowers. Homemade pallet projects.
Jake Moore:
314-532-0246
jakemoore09@gmail.com
pallethousefarms.com
Pallet House Farms
BREMER
Bill Dix Farm
Shell Rock
We produce and wholesale
cantalope, watermelon,
winter squash, and pumpkins.
Hazelton
Independence Farmers Market
Oelwein Farmers Market
Apples, pumpkins, & produce.
Steve & Delphine Deaner:
319-283-8012
sdeaner@iowatelecom.net
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
dhayesnei@hotmail.com
Bill Dix: 319-269-3664
billdix@butler-bremer.com
Bill Dix Farm
Sauser Farms
Blueridge Orchard
Vegetables, melons, herbs,
pumpkins, and fresh cut flowers.
Come and visit our farm store.
Denver
We are a family owned and operated
orchard specializing in fresh handpicked 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
blueridgeorchard@gmail.com
Blueridge Orchard
Genuine Faux Farm
Tripoli
Waverly Farmers Market
We are a chemical free farm that
features certified organic produce.
We grow a wide variety of heirloom
vegetables for local sales through
our CSA program, direct sale, and
the farmers market. Meat poultry,
eggs, and starter plants available.
Rob & Tammy Faux:
319-610-9201
gff@genuinefauxfarm.com
www.genuinefauxfarm.com
Genuine Faux Farm
farm profile:
CHICKASAW
Apples on the Avenue >
Nashua
3035 Addison Blvd
Tripoli
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, organic veggies, honey, maple
syrup, winter squash, and pumpkins.
Mums also available in the fall.
The Genuine Faux Farm
is celebrating its twelfth year
of operation in 2016. Help
celebrate by joining the Farm
Share CSA program that
features certified organic
produce. Regular season
shares run from June through
October. Spring and fall
extensions available.
Genuine Faux Farm raises
ducks, turkeys, and broiler
chickens that are free range
and antibiotic free. Their laying
flock includes birds that lay
white, brown, and green eggs.
Heirloom vegetable plant
starts available in spring.
Support the farm and join
us for farm events.
Darin and Arlene Enderton:
641-210-5506
applesontheavenue@gmail.com
www.applesontheavenue.com
Apples on the Avenue Orchard
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. Our garden vegetables are
pesticide and herbicide free and we
use an organic fertilizer. Max & Diane Reeves:
641-435-4019
maxndiane@q.com
Timeless Prairie Orchard
Winthrop
3049 280th St
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
College Hill Farmers Market
Independence Farmers Market
Apple varieties include: Honeycrisp,
Breahurn, Cameo, Cortland, Fuji,
Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonathan,
Mutzu, McIntosh, Zestar, and Asian
Pears. Visit us at our country orchard
market or farmers markets.
David & Susan Differding:
319-934-3846
timelessprairie@att.net
www.timelessprairieorchard.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: 563-422-6226
sales@iowafoodhub.com
www.iowafoodhub.com
iowafoodhub
TAMA
Adolphs Produce & Bakery
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
Keller Berry Farm >
Toledo
3013 Highway 63
We are a young, family-owned farm
that continues to grow. We offer pickyour-own strawberries, raspberries,
and aronia berries. In-season fruits and
vegetables available. Come visit us! Esther Keller: 641-484-0802
contact@kellerberryfarm.com
KellerBerryFarm
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
BUTLER
Meskwaki practices. Visit our website for
share delivery locations, a market in your
Hershey Family Nursery
Ackley area or to schedule a tour.
Cedar Falls Farmers Market College Hill Farmers Market
Gourmet garlic, raspberries, garden
produce, cut flowers, hostas, lilies
(all crops grown without chemicals).
Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi:
641-484-9231
fbdc.econdev@meskwaki-nsn.gov
www.RedEarthGardens.com
Red Earth Gardens
Tony Hershey: 319-347-2731
dayspring@chooseblue.coop
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BUY LOCAL • 3
See listings: CSAs (p.2):
Fruits & Vegetables (p.3);
Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.4)
Contact:
Rob & Tammy Faux
319-610-9201
gff@genuinefauxfarm.com
Genuine Faux Farm
www.genuinefauxfarm.com
Traer
Hazleton College Hill Farmers Market
1311 Grant Ave
Kimball Ridge Family Market
Independence Farmers Market
Sustainably grown vegetables:
Sean Sauser: 319-481-8737
sean@sauserfarms.com
www.sauserfarms.com
Sauser Farms
Genuine Faux
Farm
farm profile:
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 retail
stores: Moo Roo in Waterloo,
Hansen’s Dairy Outlet in Cedar
Falls, and Hansen’s Tour Center
on the farm. 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.4); Meat,
Eggs, & Poultry (p.4); Grocers (p.6)
Contact:
Hansen Family
319-939-2187
jeannehansen@hansendairy.com
Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy
www.hansendairy.com
MEAT, EGGS, & POULTRY
farm profile:
Heartland Farms
Waterloo
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-todate information, and follow
them on Facebook.
See listings: Strawberries (p.2);
Roadside Stands (p.2);
Fruits & Vegetables (p.3)
Contact:
David Myers
319-232-3779
berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net
Heartland Farms Waterloo
www.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com
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.
Beaver Creek Farms
Genuine Faux Farm
Kehrli Farms
Ionia
Tripoli
Waverly Farmers Market
Winthrop
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.beavercreek
farmsweebly.com
Clausing Cattle Co.
Waverly
Naturally fed beef
(no hormones, antibiotics,
or animal by-product protein);
born and raised on farm.
Craig Clausing:
319-269-3273
A Family Market Place
Waterloo
farm profile:
Timeless Prairie
Orchard
Winthrop
This family owned and
operated, high density
orchard practices
sustainability by using
the modern technique of
Integrated Pest Management.
The Iowa State Fair awarded
Timeless Prairie Orchard
“Overall Best Fruit” in 2011;
“Overall Best Apple” in 2011,
2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015;
and the WHO “Lee Klein
Premier Fruit Exhibitor” for
Northern Iowa in 2012, 2013,
2014, and 2015. Timeless
Prairie Orchard invites you to
their country orchard market
for great tasting apples. The
Timeless Prairie Orchard family
looks forward to a great apple
season in 2016, so please
pay them a visit!
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:
319-961-6099
chadrythomas@gmail.com
www.afamilymarketplace.com
A Family Market Place
Chris Fink
New Hartford
Open air pork, broilers
chickens (spring & fall),
and eggs. No growth
hormones or antibiotics.
Chris Fink: 319-404-3228
cfchickenfarm@gmail.com
We are a chemical free farm
that features certified organic
produce. We grow a wide
variety of heirloom vegetables
for local sales through our
CSA program, direct sale,
and the Waverly Farmer’s
Market. Meat poultry, eggs,
and starter plants available.
We raise ducks, turkeys, and
broiler chickens that are free
range and antibiotic free.
White, brown, and green
eggs available. Rob & Tammy Faux:
319-610-9201
gff@genuinefauxfarm.com
www.genuinefauxfarm.com
Genuine Faux Farm
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
Hudson
Responsibly raised products
are sold at Hansen’s Farm
Fresh Dairy Outlet & Moo Roo.
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
jeannehansen@hansendairy.com
Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy
www.hansendairy.com
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch
Beef & pork available in
¼ increments; $100 starter/
sampler package also available.
Kyle Kehrli: 319-521-7135
kyle.kehrli@hotmail.com
www.elmcrestgenetics.com
LAURIC Farms
Lamont
Grass fed mini Hereford
heritage cattle producing
natural, hormone free
portion size beef.
Eric & Laura Morine:
563-924-2702
lauricfarms@windstream.net
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
tridgebison@hotmail.com
www.timberridgebison.com
Timber Ridge Bison
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
ebensberger@hotmail.com
www.westforty.com
West Forty Enterprises
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 mile
north of Waterloo. DAIRY
Country View Dairy
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
Hawkeye
Hudson
Find our products at Hansen's
Outlet, Moo Roo, and our farm
store. 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.
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.
Dave & Carolee Rapson:
563-422-6109
info@countryviewdairy.com
www.countryviewdairy.com
Country View Dairy
Hansen Family: 319-939-2187
jeannehansen@hansendairy.com
www.hansendairy.com
Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy
Martha McFarland:
641-229-6701
hawkeyebuffalo@gmail.com
www.hawkeyebuffalo.com
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch
See listings: Apples (p.2);
Roadside Stands (p.2);
Fruits & Vegetables (p.3)
Contact:
David & Susan Differding
319-934-3846
timelessprairie@att.net
www.timelessprairieorchard.com
The
Community Food Web
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.bluezonesproject.com.
Like the Cedar Valley Blue Zones
Project on Facebook to find healthy
events in the area.
Restaurants
Distributors
WHAT’S THE
BLUE ZONE
PROJECT®
Grocers
Schools
Food Banks
FARMS
CSAs
Farmers Markets
Meat Lockers
Contact: cedarvalleybluezones
project@gmail.com
4 • BUY FRESH
YOU
Gardens
INSTITUTIONS
The following 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 through
your purchases of fresh, locally grown products!
University of Northern
Iowa Dining Services
Friendship Village
Waterloo
Life care is our difference
Cedar Falls
Diane Derifield:
319-291-8100
www.friendshipvillageiowa.com
College dining service
program that focuses
on homemade and
from scratch cooking.
Lisa Krausman:
319-273-6937
www.uni.edu/dor/dining
UNI Dining
= BLUE ZONES PROJECT DESIGNATED
HONEY
SCHOOLS
Farm to School Farm to School programs bring locally produced
products to Cedar Valley students through snack programs and/or school lunches. These programs
build vital community ties and provide opportunities for students to learn where and how their food
grows. For more information, contact the UNI Local Food Program at (319-273-7883) or Food Corps
at Iowa State Extension (319-234-6811).
Johnson Honey Farm
Wildflower Acres
Guttenberg
Waterloo
Downtown Waterloo Midday Market
Evansdale Farmers Market
Kimball Ridge Farmers Market
Basswood honey, wild flower
honey, comb honey, creamed
honey (19 flavors), beeswax,
and homemade soap.
Bill & Louise Johnson:
563-252-2340
louisej@alpinecom.net
www.johnsonhoneyfarm.com
Johnson Honey Farm
Laughlin Honey House
Grundy Center
These schools and districts are working toward providing children with more fresh foods from local family farms.
Thank you for your leadership.
In Cedar Falls:
Lincoln Elementary
Hansen Elementary
Holmes Jr. High
In Waterloo:
Lou Henry Elementary
Independence Community
School District
Waterloo Community School District
Annette Harbaugh: 319-334-7423
Heather Bathen: 319-433-2037
Meskwaki Settlement School
Waverly-Shell Rock Schools
Sac & Fox Tribe of the
Mississippi in Iowa
Mary Augustine: 641-484-9247
Becky Prostine: 319-352-3630
Traer
College Hill Farmers Market
Kimball Ridge Family Market
Nashua
Kimball Ridge Family Market
Sustainably grown vegetables:
lettuces, green beans, sweet
onions, broccoli, potatoes,
tomatoes, peppers, supersweet corn, pumpkins, and
more. Apples, black walnuts,
cut flowers, hanging baskets,
bakery items.
Ken & Carolyn Adolphs:
319-478-8624
Artisan, traditional, and whole
grain breads as well as a variety
of baked goods are baked fresh
in our inspected and licensed
commercial kitchen. Our garden
vegetables are pesticide and
herbicide free and we use an
organic fertilizer. Max & Diane Reeves:
641-435-4019
maxndiane@q.com
Two locations!
2215 College St (Cedar Falls)
1850 W Ridgeway Ave, #7 (Waterloo)
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Specialty coffee drinks alongside
house-made baked goods,
soups and sandwiches featuring
local producers.
Contact:
319-242-7278 (Cedar Falls)
319-242-7279 (Waterloo)
www.sidecarcoffee.com
Sidecar Coffee
Waterloo
1850 W Ridgeway Ave, #7
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, soups and sandwiches
featuring local producers.
See listings: Bakeries (p.5);
Restaurants (p.6); Roasteries (p.6)
Roastery:
Jed Vander Zanden
319-486-0726
jed@sidecarcoffeeroasters.com
www.sidecarcoffeeroasters.com
Sidecar Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop:
Andy Fuchtman
319-242-7278
sidecarcoffeeshop@gmail.com
Sidecar Coffee
Tim Laughlin: 319-825-6462
Cedar Falls
• supports local farms?
Sidecar Coffee Shop
Cedar Falls
2215 College St
Products available at
Hansen's Dairy Outlet
(Cedar Falls) and Moo Roo
(Waterloo). Honey and
creamed honey.
Would you love a grocery store that:
BAKERIES
Martha and Ivan's Bakery/
Catering
Lonnie Elmore:
319-296-3809
LonnieElmore@
mediacombb.net
Cedar Falls Food Co-op
= BLUE ZONES PROJECT DESIGNATED
Adolphs Produce & Bakery
Small apiary in rural
Waterloo, which is
organic and chemically
free as possible. Sidecar Coffee
• focuses on healthy people
and a healthy environment?
• creates good jobs that pay fair wages?
• keeps money in our community?
SingleSpeed
Brewing Co.
Downtown Cedar Falls
128 Main St
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.
Then you will love the Cedar Falls Food Co-op.
Everyone can shop and anyone can become a
member-owner. We’ll soon be opening a full-service
grocery co-op in or near downtown Cedar Falls,
and new members are joining every day. Join our
effort to get the doors open even sooner!
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.
Become a member-owner:
319-535-0281
info@cedarfallsfoodcoop.org
www.cedarfallsfoodcoop.com
Cedar Falls Food Co-op
See listing: Breweries (p.6)
Contact:
dave@singlespeedbrewing.com
www.singlespeedbrewing.com
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Waterloo Mobile Produce Project
The UNI Local Food Program, in collaboration with many partners and AmeriCorps VISTA,
operates a nonprofit produce stand in four Waterloo neighborhoods as a way to improve
access to fresh, locally grown vegetables.
During our first season, 10 students partnered with two farms to provide 38 varieties of
fruits and vegetables for purchase at affordable prices in two underserved neighborhoods.
We welcome SNAP customers!
Check out our Facebook page for this summer's locations:
facebook.com/WaterlooMobileFood
BUY LOCAL • 5
RESTAURANTS
These restaurants support the Buy Local initiative and serve locally grown items on their menu in season when available.
Barn Happy
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
Barn Happy
Laughing Tree Cafe & Tea
Montage
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St
Downtown Cedar Falls
222 Main 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.
Serving fresh farm herbs,
salads, and dairy products.
Contact: 319-610-7525
www.laughingtreetea.com
Laughing Tree Cafe
Contact: 319-268-7222
www.montage-cf.com
Montage
Newton's Paradise Café
Downtown Waterloo
128 E. 4th
Great fresh local food.
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
Cup of Joe
Farmer's Pick Buffet
at Isle Casino Hotel
La Calle,
Latin American Bistro
College Hill, Cedar Falls
2223 B College St
Latin American gourmet
“street” foods, created
fresh daily using local,
fresh ingredients honoring
our Latino heritage and
our commitment to our
community. Come to
the Hill and experience
something unique. Contact: 319-242-7845
LaCalle, Latin American Bistro
Waterloo
777 Isle of Capri Blvd
Contact: 319-234-0280
www.newtonscafe.com
Newtons Paradise Cafe
Pablo's Mexican Grill
Downtown Cedar Falls 310 Main St
From farm fresh to fiesta!
Contact: 319-277-8226
www.pablosgrill.com
Pablo’s Mexican Grill
Rudy's Tacos
Waterloo
2401 Falls Ave
Buying fresh & local since 1997!
Contact: 319-234-5686
Shoestring Garden
Toledo
205 Business Hwy 30 West
An all-Iowa creative boutique
& coffee house representing
over 60 Iowa artists & microenterprise. We serve up local in
every meal. On site garden &
creative studio. Private events
welcome. Located on the way
to Meskwaki Casino. Open
Feb-Dec.
Contact: 641-691-3768
Shoestring Garden
Sidecar Coffee Shop
Two locations!
2215 College St (Cedar Falls)
1850 W Ridgeway Ave, #7 (Waterloo)
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Specialty coffee drinks
alongside house-made
baked goods, soups and
sandwiches featuring local
producers.
Contact:
319-242-7278 (Cedar Falls)
319-242-7279 (Waterloo)
www.sidecarcoffee.com
Sidecar Coffee
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.
Farm to table buffet restaurant.
Contact: 319-833-2150
www.theislewaterloo.com
= BLUE ZONES PROJECT DESIGNATED
Barry Eastman • Rudy's Tacos
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
Hansen's stores are a Cedar Valley hub for local foods!
www.hansendairy.com
Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy
Moo Roo
Hansen's Farm Fresh
Dairy Outlet
Waterloo
3015 Kimball Ave
Cedar Falls
127 E. 18th
Hansen's Dairy products
and soft-serve ice cream,
eggs, beef, poultry and more.
319-266-3044
hansendairyoutlet@gmail.com
Hansen's Dairy products
and hard-dip ice cream
treats, eggs, beef, poultry
and more.
319-234-3309
mooroo@hansendairy.com
Cedar Falls Food Co-op
Near Downtown Cedar Falls
Once open, 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!
319-535-0281
info@cedarfallsfoodcoop.org
www.cedarfallsfoodcoop.com
Hy-Vee
The Cedar Valley Hy-Vee stores are dedicated to supporting
local farmers and the local economy. Look for Iowa grown
products in your local Hy-Vee. If you have any questions, contact the produce department.
www.hy-vee.com/homegrown
Hy-Vee
Ansborough Hy-Vee
Waterloo
2834 Ansborough Ave
Produce Manager:
Rick Weber
319-233-3266
Logan Avenue Hy-Vee
Waterloo
2181 Logan Ave
Produce Manager:
Todd Conner
319-234-8627
College Square Hy-Vee
Cedar Falls
6301 University Ave
Produce Manager:
Darren Dieterich
319-266-7535
University Hy-Vee
Waterloo
4000 University Ave
Produce Manager:
Tim Downs
319-236-0580
Crossroads Hy-Vee
Waterloo
1422 Flammang Dr
Produce Manager:
Curtis West
319-234-7523
Waverly Hy-Vee
Waverly
1311 4th St SW
Produce Manager:
Chris Rustad
319-352-1365
MAY JUNE JULY
AUG
SEP
OCT
SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
Cedar Falls Food Co-op
= BLUE ZONES PROJECT DESIGNATED
Thank you, sponsors!
WINERIES / BREWERIES / ROASTERIES
Broad Street
Brewing Company
Engelbrecht
Family Winery
Reinbeck
113 Broad St
Fredericksburg
2866 270th St
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Offering craft beer in our
taproom and in great local
establishments. Contact: 319-350-0749
broadstreettrevor@gmail.com
www.broadstreetbrewing.com
Broad Street Brewing Co.
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
lecows@windstream.net
Engelbrecht Family Winery
Sidecar Coffee Roasters
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Cedar Falls
109 Washington St
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Downtown Cedar Falls
128 Main St
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
jed@sidecarcoffeeroasters.com
www.sidecarcoffeeroasters.com
Sidecar Coffee Roasters
Sharing hand crafted,
small batch, artisanal ales.
Recipes incorporate fresh,
local, seasonal, and organic
ingredients.
Contact:
dave@singlespeedbrewing.com
www.singlespeedbrewing.com
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
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
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GROCERS
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beans
Blueberries
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Currants
Eggplant
Gooseberries
Grapes
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Mustard Greens
Okra
Onions (Green)
Onions (Dry)
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Radishes
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Spinach
Squash
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potato
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Turnip Greens
Watermelon
Zucchini