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February 10, 2021

Hosting Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vendor Webinars

FREE! In cooperation with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host the Farmers Market Nutrition Program webinar training for new and returning farmers market vendors March 25 or April 21. This viewing option is provided as a service to individuals without access to a computer or limited internet service.
The Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program consists of the Women, Infants and Children FMNP and the Senior FMNP. The FMNPs are Congressionally-authorized programs that provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers markets and farm stands to nutritionally at-risk women, infants, children and low-income seniors.
The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship does not limit the number of vendors who may become certified under FMNP. For more information and eligibility, visit IDALS Marketing, Horticulture and Farmers Markets.
Watch at HOME:
Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:30-11:30 AM (Central Time)
Use this link to register for the webinar: Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4629555693885627660
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:30-11:30 am (Central Time).
Use this link to register for the webinar: Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4548869132592931596
OR
Watch at Black Hawk County Extension on dates listed: Please call to attend, 319-234-6811 or Contact Shelly Smith shellys@iastate.edu
Black Hawk County Extension: Waterloo, 3420 University Ave. Suite B., Waterloo

February 9, 2021

Preserve Summer Bounty with Preserve the Taste of Summer Virtual Courses

FREE! MUST PRE-REGISTER! To register, CLICK HERE

The scheduled dates and times are:
Preserve the Taste of Summer 101:
Thursday, March 25, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 15, 10-11 a.m. and 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 18, 10-11 am and 6:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE! MUST PRE-REGISTER! To register, CLICK HERE

Preserve the Taste of Summer: Jam Making Basics
Thursday, April 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE! MUST PRE-REGISTER! To register, CLICK HERE

Preserve the Taste of Summer: Salsa Making Basics
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 2, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

November 13, 2020

"We Arose Virtual Field Trip" by Food Corps

Thank You Food Corps Members, Clarissa Klostermann and Cadence Moon for sharing your 7 Tools Video! And a special thanks to DaQuan Campbell for sharing his knowledge about these tools!

November 13, 2020

Food Corps Blueridge Orchard Virtual Field Trip

Thank You Food Corps Members, Clarissa Klostermann and Cadence Moon for sharing your Apple Video! And special thanks to Abby Rippe for sharing her info and orchard with us!

August 27, 2020

Fall Gardening Opportunities & Seeds

Stop by the Iowa State University Extension & Outreach office in Waterloo at 3420 University Avenue, Suite B to pick up free gardening seeds perfect to sow and grow yet this year. The office is open Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm. Call 319-234-6811

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