Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets Support a Market Near You! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Free Training for Farmers Market Managers](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/free-training-for-farmers-market-managers/) - Free Training for Farmers Market Managers With the recent snowfall in Iowa it's easy to forget that the summer farmers market season is only six weeks away. Farmers market managers are busy signing up their vendors and finalizing logistics for their markets. Many, if not most, of these market managers are volunteers, not paid staff, - [Are you a woman with aspirations to become a farmer?](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/are-you-a-woman-with-aspirations-to-become-a-farmer/) - Women Food & Ag Network To learn more about WFAN's Harvesting Our Potential program for aspiring women farmers here. WFAN's mission is to link and empower women to build food systems and communities that are healthy, just, sustainable, and that promote environmental integrety - [2017 Northeast Iowa Local Food and Farmers Market Summit coming to NICC](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/2017-northeast-iowa-local-food-and-farmers-market-summit-coming-to-nicc/) - This is a one day conference that will be taking place on Thursday, February 9th and will provide a great opportunity for those of you that are interested in maximizing the economic benefits of Farmers Market in your community. Northeast Iowa RC&D, NICC, The Depot Outlet, and the Northeast Iowa Tourism Association are all partnering to put - [Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/hello-world-2/) - Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development is pleased to announce that we are a recent recipient of the Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant! By receiving this grant we will be able to work with all the Farmers Markets in Northeast Iowa. We will be working to form a Farmers Market Advisory Council that will work - [Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/practical-farmers-of-iowa-annual-conference/) - Interested in what other farmers around Iowa are doing on their farms? Look no further! Click on the link to read the full discription of all the speakers at the event! 2015 Annual Practical Farmers of Iowa - [Farmers Market Workshop](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-market-workshop/) - Iowa Farmers Market Workshop 17th Annual Iowa Farmers Market Workshop 9 am — 4 pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 First Christian Church, 2500 University Ave., Des Moines The workshop is for market managers, growers, vendors and organizers ... anyone involved in farmers markets or considering establishing a market. Registration is only $30 (through Jan. 28) and - [Taste of Winneshiek](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/taste-of-winneshiek/) - A new event will be taking place in Decorah this evening Taste of Winneshiek! Check it out and enjoy the taste of great local food found in Winneshiek County! - [Luther Gardening Class Series - Seed Selection: Choosing the Right](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/luther-gardening-class-series-seed-selection-choosing-the-right/) - Seed Selection: Choosing the Right Seeds Facilitators: Mike Bollinger and Grant Olson Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:45-10:45am Valders 362 Hybrid or heirloom? Indeterminate or determinate? Early or late maturing? Choosing seeds is exciting but can also be daunting. There are so many options! Which varieties grow best in this region? Where is the best place - [Statewide Cost-Share Available for Water Quality Practices](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/statewide-cost-share-available-for-water-quality-practices/) - The full article can be found here: Statewide Cost-Share Available for Water Quality Pracitces Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced that funds are available to help farmers install nutrient reduction practices. Practices eligible for this funding are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fertilizer. The cost - [Looking for a little extra funding and live in Winneshiek County?](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/looking-for-a-little-extra-funding-and-live-in-winneshiek-county/) - https://winneshiekdevelopment.org/services/funding/ ## Pages - [Home](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/) - Northeast Iowa Markets Northeast Iowa has a deeply rooted history with agriculture and the same is true for farmers’ markets. Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets are traditionally known to provide fresh and local produce along with the authentic experience of meeting and talking to the farmer that grew the food that you will be putting on - [Farmers Markets of NE Iowa](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/) - Location of farmers’ markets across Northeast Iowa:Markets - [Decorah Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/winneshiek-farmers-market/) - Vendors at the Market Decorah Farmers MarketDates and Time: Wednesday 3-6pm & Saturday 9 - Noon May 1st to November 1st Location: The Market is located next to the Post Office and not far from City Hall in Decorah in the parking lot behind the Oneota Food Co-op. Benjegerdes Greenhouse Postville, IAPlants, vegetables, succulents Buckinglamb - [Postville Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/postville-farmers-market/) - Date and Time: Thursday 4 - 6 pm June - September Location: Northeast Iowa RC&D - [Lansing Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/lansing-farmers-market/) - 2022 Dates June 2nd & 16thJuly 7th & 21stAugust 4th & 18thSeptember 1st LocationClear Creek Park by the Lions Club Gazebo. Times5 – 8 pm Thursday More Information about Lansing Farmers Market - [Foodies](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/foodies/) - Looking for more information? Here are a few great places to start: Driftless Grown Iowa Farmers Market Association Iowa Food Hub Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Northeast Iowa Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative Practical Farmers of Iowa Seed Savers Exchange Oneota Food Coop - [Producers](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/producers/) - Northeast Iowa is home to some of the finest producers in the midwest and their products can be found at local farmers markets, grocery stores, and other stores throughout the region. Below is a list of producers that can be found selling their produce directly to YOU at Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets! Many of the - [Riceville Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/riceville-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Saturday 9 - 11:30 am May 28 to October Location: 203 Main Street (Hwy 9) Accepts WIC/FMNP Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Protivin Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/protivin-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Wednesday 2:30 - 5:30 pm May 28 to October Location: Protivin City Park Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: Looking for things to do near the farmers markets? Howard County Business & Tourism - [Marquette Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/driftless-area-wetland-center/) - Marquette Farmers Market Dates and Time: Friday 4 -7 pm May 22nd to October 9th Location: The Market is located in the park under the bridge in Downtown Marquette. Who's at the Market - [Elkader Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/elkader-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Friday 5 - 8 pm May to October Location: Founders Park Who’s there: Melissa Wilke (baked goods) Dawn Amundson (eggs, produce, crafts) Marcy Kraus (baked goods) What you can expect to find at the market: Check out the Elkaders Farmers Market Facebook page to get up to date information! - [CSA's in Northeast Iowa](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/csas/csas-in-northeast-iowa/) - Thinking about signing up for a CSA in Northeast Iowa? Below is a list of producers that offer CSA shares in 2015. Allamakee County Kitchen Table CSA Clayton County Turkey River Farm Chickasaw County Bloomin' Wooley Acres Commercial Gardens Fayette County Annie's Gardens & Greens Howard County G It's Fresh Winneshiek County Canoe Creek Produce - [Web Directory Example](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/web-directory-example/) - [New Albin Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/new-albin-farmers-market/) - New Albin Farmers Market Dates and Time: Friday 3-6 pm June to October Location: New Albin – City Park Contact: Deb Stantic, City Clerk - [Oelwein Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/oelwein-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Monday 3 - 6 pm & Friday 8 - 11 am Mid May to October Location: Northeast City Parking Lot (1st Ave NE) Accepts WIC/FMNP/SNAP Who’s there: Gordon's Garden What you can expect to find at the market: - [Nashua Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/nashua-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Saturday 8:30 - 10:30 am June to September Location: City Hall, downtown Main Street Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Volga City Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/volga-city-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Friday 4 - 6 pm June to October Location: Volga City Park Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Strawberry Point Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/strawberry-point-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Wednesday 4 - 6 pm May 29 to September 30 Location: Inger Park Accept WIC/FMNP Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [About](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/about/) - Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets are the most direct way consumers can purchase local and fresh food from producers. Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) is a huge supporters of local food and believe local producers are a cornerstone for out local economies. Northeast Iowa Farmers Markets are located in the seven county area that - [I Shop](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/foodies/i-shop/) - Why I shop at the farmers market in Northeast Iowa! - [Guttenberg Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/guttenberg-farmers-market/) - Guttenberg Farmers Market Dates and Time: Saturday 8 am - noon May 20 to October Location: 400 block of S. River Park Drive Who’s there: Howard Gibson Verna Lenth Turkey River Farm Mad Women Pottery What you can expect to find at the market: - [Places to eat in Northeast Iowa that serve local food](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/foodies/places-to-eat-in-northeast-iowa-that-serve-local-food/) - Looking for a place to eat in Northeast Iowa that serves local food? Look no further! Clayton County Clayton Ridge Farm Meat & Picket Fence Cafe Guttenberg, IA Artisan Cafe and Courtyard (open on Sundays in the summer) at the Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center Guttenberg, IA Sode's Green Acre Country Market & Cafe Guttenberg, IA - [Local Food & Farmers Market Summit](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/local-food-farmers-market-summit/) - Presentations Developing and Building Partners & Programs That Maximize Your Farmers Market (for Economic Development & Community Betterment) (PDF: 1.8MB) Presented by: Lora Friest, Executive Director, Northeast Iowa RC&D Developing and Building Partners & Programs That Maximize Your Farmers Market (for Farmers Market Managers) (PDF: 3.1MB) Presented by: Lora Friest, Executive Director, Northeast Iowa RC&D Agenda - - [Waukon Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/waukon-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Monday 3:30 - 5:30pm June to September Location: The Waukon Fair Grounds Who's there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [New Hampton Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/new-hampton-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Thursday 4-6 pm June to September Location: Near Fareway on South Water Street Accept WIC/FMNP/EBT Who’s there: Special Events at the Market: June 11th - Kids Night at the market July 16th - Ice Cream Night - [McGregor Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/mcgregor-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Friday 3 - 6 pm May 29 to September 25 Location: Triangle Park Downtown McGregor Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Independence Farmers Markets](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/independence-farmers-markets/) - Independence Farmers Markets webpage Facebook page Dates and Time: Saturday 8am - noon May to October Location: West side of Wapsipinicon Mill Art under the Oaks Date: September 26th, 2015 Location: 805 1st Street East Independence, Iowa 50644 Art at the market 2nd Saturday of the month (May 16 - September) Who's at the - [Garnavillo Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/garnavillo-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Friday 5-7:30 pm May to September Location: 201 North Main (located at the City Park) Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Fredericksburg Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/fredericksburg-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Wednesday 3-5 pm May to September Location: North Washington & East Main Street Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Fayette Open Air Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/fayette-open-air-market/) - Dates and Time: Wednesday 3 - 5 pm May to October Location: 305 West Water Street Shelter Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Elgin Town & Country Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/elgin-town-country-market/) - Dates and Time: Thursday 4 - 5:30 pm May to October Location: Elgin City Park Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Cresco Farmers Markets](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/cresco-farmers-markets/) - Dates and Time: Tuesday 2 - 5:30 pm, Friday 2 - 5:30 pm, & Sunday 3:30 - close May to October (Sunday market is only June 29, July 13, Aug 3, Sept 21) Location: Beadle Park (Sunday Market) and 2nd St. & 1st Ave, Grube's N. Lot (West of Fareway Grocery Store) Who’s there: - [Chester Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/chester-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Thursday 1 - 4 pm June to October Location: Chester City Park Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: Looking for things to do near the farmers market? Howard County Economic Business & Tourism - [Harpers Ferry Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/harpers-ferry/) - Dates and Time: Friday 5-7 pm June 5 to September Location: Church parking lot Who's there: Empty Nest Winery Donna Saddkerv - Baked Goods Paint Creek Bulk Foods Mad Women Pottery What you can expect to find at the market: - [Monona Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/monona-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Wednesday 3 - 6 pm May 27 to October 7 Location: Gateway Park (Highway 18/52 @ Main Street) Monona Farmers Market Who’s there: Bente Farm Busy Bee's - Jams and Jellies What you can expect to find at the market: - [Edgewood Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/edgewood-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Friday 3 -5 pm June to October Location: Edgewood City Park Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [Lime Springs Farmers Market](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets/lime-springs-farmers-market/) - Dates and Time: Saturday 9 - noon May 28 to October Location: Brown Park Who’s there: What you can expect to find at the market: - [CSA's](https://northeastiowafarmersmarkets.org/csas/) - What is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and how does it work? CSA is a common acronym for Community Supported Agriculture which is a partnership between farmers and community members. Here is the description given by Local Harvest: Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. 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