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BLACK HAWK & NEIGHBORING COUNTIES

2016

FOOD

GUIDE

SATURDAYS

Cedar Falls Farmers Market Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Overman Park Corner of 3rd St & Clay St Lorna Martin: 641-858-6671

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

Kimball Ridge Family Market 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

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

WEDNESDAYS

Evansdale Farmers Market Wed 2:30-5:30 p.m. 3524 LaFayette St Dave Strack: 319-291-6109

THURSDAYS

College Hill Farmers Market Thu 4:00-6:00 p.m. (June-Oct) Cedar Falls 2205 College St Jodie Huegerich: 319-273-7883

College Hill Farmers Market

FRIDAYS

LaPorte City Park Farmers Market 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

FARMERS MARKETS

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BLACK HAWK FARMERS MARKETS BENTON

Belle Plaine 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

Urbana Farmers Market 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 f 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

BREMER

Waverly 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

Waverly Winter Market f 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

Jesup Farmers Market Thu 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Land o Corn Park Paul Gudenkauf: 319-240-9060

FAYETTE

Oelwein Farmers Market Mon 3:00-5:30 p.m. Fri 8:00-11:00 a.m. City parking lot NE of Subway corner at intersection of Hwys 150 & 3 Delphine Deaner: 319-283-8012

GRUNDY

Grundy Center Farmers Market Thu 4:30-6:30 p.m. 7th St, east of courthouse Grundy County Extension and Outreach: 319-824-6979

TAMA

Toledo Farmers Market Fri 5:00-7:00 p.m. East side of Courthouse Square Dawn Troutner: 641-691-9710

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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 POUNDSOF 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 [email protected].

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farm profile:

Apples on the AvenueNashua3035 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.

See listings: Apples (p.2); Fruits & Vegetables (p.3)

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

Apples on the Avenue Orchard

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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 [email protected] www.baggestrawberries.com

Bagge Strawberries

Heartland Farms > Waterloo 5111 Osage Rd Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn. David Myers: 319-232-3779 [email protected] www.heartlandfarms waterloo.com

Heartland Farms Waterloo

KellerBerryFarm > Toledo 3013 Highway 63 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! Esther Keller: 641-484-0802 [email protected]

KellerBerryFarm

STRAWBERRIES

EARLY-MID JUNE

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A Family Market Place Waterloo 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 [email protected] www.afamilymarketplace.com

A Family Market Place

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 [email protected] www.genuinefauxfarm.com

Genuine Faux Farm

Kaiser Farm Waverly Cedar Falls Farmers Market Waverly Farmers Market (Tue) 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! Travis & Lindsay Kaiser: 319-325-0606 [email protected] www.kaiserfarmfresh.com

Kaiser Farm

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: 641-484-9231 fbdc.econdev@ meskwaki-nsn.gov www.RedEarthGardens.com

Red Earth Gardens

TD n’Guy Garden Oasis LLC Coggon Independence Farmers Market Sustainably produced, chemical-free vegetables, herbs, poultry and eggs. Available through CSA, farmers markets, and wholesale. T.D. Holub: 319-558-6481 [email protected] www.tdnguy.com

TD n’Guy Garden Oasis LLC

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.

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, organic veggies, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, and pumpkins. Mums also available in the fall. Darin and Arlene Enderton: [email protected] www.applesontheavenue.com


Beck Orchards Buckingham Kimball Ridge Family Market 10 varieties of apples August- October. Heirloom tomatoes. Louis Beck: 319-988-4264

Blueridge Orchard Denver We are a family owned and operated orchard specializing in fresh hand-picked apples. Several premium varieties are offered on-farm seasonally, approximately September through October. Visit us on Facebook for more information! Mark & Abby Rippe: 319-984-5718 [email protected]

Blueridge Orchard

Deaner Orchard Hazleton Independence Farmers Market Oelwein Farmers Market Apples, pumpkins, & produce. Steve & Delphine Deaner: 319-283-8012 [email protected]

Jefferson Greenhouse & Orchard > Dunkerton 9529 E. Dunkerton 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] www.timelessprairieorchard.com

APPLES

AUGUST-NOVEMBER


Three Pines FarmCedar 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 [email protected]

Three Pines Farm IAwww.threepinesfarm.org

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A Family Market PlaceWaterloo

A Family Market Place is a family owned fresh produce farm and local distributor that specializes in locally grown fresh products. In addition to fresh produce we sell honey, brown eggs, chickens, pork, and flowers. All products are grown right here in the Cedar Valley by a select group of local farms. For the 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 Thomas319-961-6099chadrythomas@gmail.comwww.afamilymarketplace.com


ROADSIDE STANDS

Brown's Gardens Waterloo 8204 Logan Ave 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! 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 [email protected] www.heartlandfarms waterloo.com


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 [email protected]



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 [email protected] 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! Lowell & Bridget Brown: 319-984-5307

A Family Market Place 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 [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 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

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 [email protected]

Heartland Farms > Waterloo 5111 Osage Rd Asparagus (May), strawberries (June), pumpkins & Halloween fun (Oct.). We also offer vegetables and sweet corn. David Myers: 319-232-3779 [email protected] www.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com


Hillcrest Farm > Cedar Falls 33952 150th St We grow over 100 rows of perennial and annual flowers on our small farm. We specialize in flower subscriptions and weddings. Robin & Jack Darland: 319-231-3058 [email protected]

Hillcrest Farm

Jubilee Orchard La Porte City Only organic inputs are used to grow asparagus, blueberries, apples, cherries, honeyberries, chickens, etc. Diane Depken: 319-504-3939 [email protected]

Jubilee Orchard

Pallet House Farms Cedar Falls Chemical free urban farm. Greens, mushrooms, general produce & cut flowers. Homemade pallet projects. Jake Moore: 314-532-0246 [email protected] pallethousefarms.com

Pallet House Farms

BREMER

Bill Dix Farm Shell Rock We produce and wholesale cantalope, watermelon, winter squash, and pumpkins. Bill Dix: 319-269-3664 [email protected]

Bill Dix Farm

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]

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 [email protected] www.genuinefauxfarm.com

Genuine Faux Farm

Kaiser Farm Waverly Cedar Falls Farmers Market Waverly Farmers Market (Tue) 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! Travis & Lindsay Kaiser: 319-325-0606 [email protected] 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. Shelly Bagge: 319-334-3983 [email protected] www.baggestrawberries.com

Bagge Strawberries

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

Sauser Farms


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]

CHICKASAW

Apples on the Avenue > Nashua 3035 Addison Blvd Our orchard has 20 apple varieties. We pick the apples for you or you can stroll through the orchard and pick your own! We also have apple goodies, eggs, organic veggies, honey, maple syrup, winter squash, and pumpkins. Mums also available in the fall. Darin and Arlene Enderton: 641-210-5506 [email protected] www.applesontheavenue.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. Our garden vegetables are pesticide and herbicide free and we use an organic fertilizer. Max & Diane Reeves: 641-435-4019 [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

iowafoodhub

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

Keller Berry Farm > Toledo 3013 Highway 63 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! Esther Keller: 641-484-0802 [email protected]

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 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

Red Earth Gardens

FRUITS & VEGETABLES


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Hansen's Farm Fresh DairyHudson

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

The family owns three 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 [email protected]

Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairywww.hansendairy.com

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Genuine Faux FarmTripoli

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.

See listings: CSAs (p.2): Fruits & Vegetables (p.3); Meat, Eggs, & Poultry (p.4)

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

Genuine Faux Farmwww.genuinefauxfarm.com

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Heartland FarmsWaterloo5111 Osage Rd

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

See listings: Strawberries (p.2); Roadside Stands (p.2); Fruits & Vegetables (p.3)

Contact: David [email protected]

Heartland Farms Waterloowww.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com

WHAT’S THE BLUE ZONE PROJECT®

The Blue Zones Project promotes lifestyle principles to help citizens “live longer, better” lives. Blue Zones Restaurants, Grocers, and Institutions seek to make healthy choices easier choices. For more information visit www.bluezonesproject.com. Like the Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project on Facebook to find healthy events in the area. Contact: cedarvalleybluezones [email protected]

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Timeless Prairie OrchardWinthrop

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!

See listings: Apples (p.2); Roadside Stands (p.2); Fruits & Vegetables (p.3)

Contact: David & Susan Differding319-934-3846timelessprairie@att.netwww.timelessprairieorchard.com

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YOU GardensFood Banks

Country View Dairy Hawkeye 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. Dave & Carolee Rapson: 563-422-6109 [email protected] www.countryviewdairy.com

Country View Dairy

Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy Hudson Dairy products from our 175-cow farm south of Hudson. No added hormones, high-temperature/short-time pasteurized, non-homogenized (cream rises to the top). Whole, 1%, skim and chocolate milk; cheese curds; butter; cream; ice cream; seasonal egg nog. Also lean ground beef. Hansen Family: 319-939-2187 [email protected] www.hansendairy.com

Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy

DAIRY

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.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 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 [email protected] www.afamilymarketplace.com


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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy www.hansendairy.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 mile north of Waterloo. Martha McFarland: 641-229-6701 [email protected] www.hawkeyebuffalo.com

Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch

Kehrli Farms Winthrop Beef & pork available in ¼ increments; $100 starter/sampler package also available. Kyle Kehrli: 319-521-7135 [email protected] 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 [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

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 [email protected]

West Forty Enterprises

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

MEAT, EGGS, & POULTRY

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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

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 [email protected]

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

BAKERIES

Friendship Village Waterloo Life care is our difference 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

UNI Dining

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!

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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).

SCHOOLS

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 DistrictAnnette Harbaugh: 319-334-7423

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

Waterloo Community School DistrictHeather Bathen: 319-433-2037

Waverly-Shell Rock SchoolsBecky Prostine: 319-352-3630


Sidecar CoffeeCedar Falls 2215 College St 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 [email protected]

Sidecar Coffee Roasters

Coffee Shop: Andy Fuchtman 319-242-7278 [email protected]

Sidecar Coffee

Johnson Honey Farm Guttenberg Basswood honey, wild flower honey, comb honey, creamed honey (19 flavors), beeswax, and homemade soap. Bill & Louise Johnson: 563-252-2340 [email protected] www.johnsonhoneyfarm.com

Johnson Honey Farm

Laughlin Honey House Grundy Center Products available at Hansen's Dairy Outlet (Cedar Falls) and Moo Roo (Waterloo). Honey and creamed honey. Tim Laughlin: 319-825-6462

Wildflower Acres Waterloo Downtown Waterloo Midday 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

HONEY

SingleSpeed Brewing Co.Downtown Cedar Falls128 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.

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 listing: Breweries (p.6)

Contact: [email protected]

SingleSpeed Brewing Co.

Cedar Falls Food Co-opCedar Falls

Would you love 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?

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!

Become a member-owner: 319-535-0281info@cedarfallsfoodcoop.orgwww.cedarfallsfoodcoop.com

Cedar Falls Food Co-op

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

Production Team: Kam

yar Enshayan, Jodie Huegerich. | Graphic Design: Heidi Fuchtman. | Photography: Justin Allen, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Kam

yar Enshayan, Jodie Huegerich, Hy-Vee, Sumner-Fredericksburg Garden. | Printing: Colorfx. Printed on 10% recycled content paper w

ith agri-based inks.

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

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

Thank you, sponsors!

IOWA HARVEST 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.

ApplesApricots

AsparagusBeans

BlueberriesBeets

BroccoliBrussels Sprouts

CabbageCantaloupe

CarrotsCauliflower

CherriesCollard Greens

CucumbersCurrantsEggplant

GooseberriesGrapes

KaleKohlrabi

LeeksLettuce

Mustard GreensOkra

Onions (Green)Onions (Dry)

ParsnipsPeaches

PearsPeas

PeppersPlums

PotatoesPumpkinsRadishes

RaspberriesRhubarb

RutabagaSpinachSquash

StrawberriesSweet Corn

Sweet PotatoSwiss Chard

TomatoesTurnips

Turnip GreensWatermelon

Zucchini

MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT

SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP

WINERIES / BREWERIES / ROASTERIES

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

Broad Street Brewing Co.

Engelbrecht Family Winery 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]

Engelbrecht Family Winery

Sidecar Coffee Roasters Cedar Falls 109 Washington St Cedar Falls Farmers Market 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

Sidecar Coffee Roasters

SingleSpeed Brewing Co. Downtown Cedar Falls 128 Main St Sharing hand crafted, small batch, artisanal ales. Recipes incorporate fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Contact: [email protected] www.singlespeedbrewing.com

SingleSpeed Brewing Co.

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

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 Buffetat Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd Farm to table buffet restaurant. Contact: 319-833-2150 www.theislewaterloo.com

Laughing Tree Cafe & Tea Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St Located on the river for a fabulous view. Serving vegetarian, vegan & gluten free food. We love picky eaters! Over 30 types of hand blended teas. Contact: 319-610-7525 www.laughingtreetea.com

Laughing Tree Cafe

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

Montage Downtown Cedar Falls 222 Main St Serving fresh farm herbs, salads, and dairy products. Contact: 319-268-7222 www.montage-cf.com

Montage

Newton's Paradise Café Downtown Waterloo 128 E. 4th Great fresh local food. 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 & micro-enterprise. 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

RESTAURANTS

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


GROCERS

Hansen's Farm Fresh DairyHansen's stores are a Cedar Valley hub for local foods!www.hansendairy.com

Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy

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

Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy Outlet Cedar Falls 127 E. 18th Hansen's Dairy products and soft-serve ice cream, eggs, beef, poultry and more. 319-266-3044 [email protected]

Moo Roo Waterloo 3015 Kimball Ave Hansen's Dairy products and hard-dip ice cream treats, eggs, beef, poultry and more. 319-234-3309 [email protected]

Ansborough Hy-Vee Waterloo 2834 Ansborough Ave Produce Manager: Rick Weber 319-233-3266

College Square Hy-Vee Cedar Falls 6301 University Ave Produce Manager: Darren Dieterich 319-266-7535

Crossroads Hy-Vee Waterloo 1422 Flammang Dr Produce Manager: Curtis West 319-234-7523

Logan Avenue Hy-Vee Waterloo 2181 Logan Ave Produce Manager: Todd Conner 319-234-8627

University Hy-Vee Waterloo 4000 University Ave Produce Manager: Tim Downs 319-236-0580

Waverly Hy-Vee Waverly 1311 4th St SW Produce Manager: Chris Rustad319-352-1365


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 [email protected] www.cedarfallsfoodcoop.com

Cedar Falls Food Co-op

Barry Eastman • Rudy's Tacos

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