The season for farmers markets has finally arrived! Whether you’re looking for locally grown organic produce or handmade goods, farmers markets are an excellent place to reconnect with your community. Besides providing a direct market for local producers farmers markets have a positive impact on the local economy, with a study conducted by Iowa State University for the Iowa Farmers’ Market Association in 2003 finding that farmers markets contributed up to $20 million in sales and another $12 million in direct and indirect economic activity (such as tourism). Farmers markets also reduce the environmental impact of food buying by reducing transportation costs and encouraging environmentally friendly farming practices. Be sure to visit one of our many local markets this season to show your support and see what your community has to offer!
Open May-October:
- Downtown Cedar Falls Farmers Market, between Franklin and Clay Street on 3rd St, Cedar Falls. Saturday mornings, 8:30am-noon.
- Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market, RiverLoop Expo Plaza on Jefferson St., Waterloo. Saturday mornings, 8am-noon, and Thursdays, 3:30-6pm.
- Kimball Ridge Family Market, NE corner of Kimball and Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo. Saturday mornings, 8am-noon.
- Evansdale Farmers Market, 3520 Lafayette St., Evansdale. Wednesdays 3-6pm
Open June-October
- College Hill Farmers Market, parking lot at 2205 College St., Cedar Falls. Thursdays 4-6pm
- La Porte City Farmers Market, La Porte City Park, La Porte City. Opening June 26, Fridays 4-6pm
The Cedar Falls Food Co-op will have a guest booth at the following Saturday Cedar Falls Farmers Markets:
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May 16
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June 6
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July 18
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Aug 29
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Sept 12
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Oct 3
