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- General Resources for Finding Local Foods
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- Produce Availability Chart: See what produce is in season.
- Visit Iowa Farms: A search engine to find farms around the state.
- Iowa CSA Directory: Find a producer in your area that offers a CSA.
- Directory of Farmers Markets in Iowa: Find a farmers market near you!
- Buy Fresh Buy Local Directory - Online!: Find local producers, restaurants, and markets near you!
- Iowa MarketMaker: A state-wide product and producer search engine.
- Spend Smart. Eat Smart.: A resource from ISU Extension and Outreach with recipes and helpful tips to make meal time healthier and easier.
- ISU Extension and Outreach Local Foods Program
- WIC and Senior FMNP
- Resources for Institutional Purchasers
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Iowa Seasonal Produce Guide
What’s in Season - Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Buying from Local Farmers - Resources for Direct Purchasing- Iowa MarketMaker - Connecting markets & quality sources of food in Iowa
- What Retail Foodservices Should Know When Purchasing Produce Directly From Farmers (2010)
Working with Distributors - Local & Regional Aggregation, Distribution
- What is a Food Hub?
- What do we know about Food Hubs in Iowa?
- Iowa Food Hub (West Union, IA)
- USDA Local Food Hub Directory
- Iowa Food Hubs - Resource Page
Food Safety
- Iowa State University Checklist for Retail Purchase of Local Foods | PDF
- National GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Program
General Local Foods Information
- 10 Things to Know About Local Foods
- Economic Impacts of Local Foods - Statewide Reports & Economic Impact Studies
- USDA 2015 Report to Congress: Trends in U.S. Local and Regional Food Systems
Procurement Policy & Planning
- Producer Resources
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- Iowa Farmers Market Association (IFMA) website
- Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) website
- Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Food Safety
- Food Inspections & Licenses - Black Hawk Health Dept.
- Iowa Sales Tax at Farmers Markets / Tax Permit Information
- Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Assn.
- Practical Farmers of Iowa
- Iowa Sensitive Crop Registry Map / FieldWatch
- Marketing Local Foods in Iowa
- Publications on Commercial Horticulture
- School and Institution Resources
The Independence Farmers Market is an official registered nonprofit corporation in the State of Iowa. The Board consists of community members and vendors.
This market is Iowa FMNP authorized.
- For Vendors
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- 2023 Market Rules
- 2023 Vendor Registration Form
- 2023 Registration form for nonprofit organizations & fundraising groups
- 2023 Youth Vendor Application
- Market Contact Info and Vendor Resources Sheet
- Iowa Cottage Food Law - updated 2023!
Helpful Links
- Iowa Farmers Market Association (IFMA) website
- Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) website
- Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals - Food Safety
- Food Inspections & Licenses - Black Hawk Health Dept.
- Iowa Sales Tax at Farmers Markets / Tax Permit Information
- Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Assn.
- Practical Farmers of Iowa
- Iowa Sensitive Crop Registry Map / FieldWatch
- Services and Programs for Farmers
Iowa Administrative Code Links
- Requirements for Farmers Markets
- Chapter 30: Food and Consumer Safety
- Chapter 34: Home Bakeries
- FDA Chapter 150: Fruit butters, jellies, preserves
Helpful Publications
- For Eaters
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- Produce Availability Chart: See what produce is in season.
- Iowa CSA Directory: Find a producer in your area that offers a CSA.
- Directory of Farmers Markets in Iowa: Find a farmers market near you!
- Buy Fresh Buy Local Directory - Online!: Find local producers, restaurants, and markets near you!
- Iowa MarketMaker: A state-wide product and producer search engine.
- Spend Smart. Eat Smart.: A resource from ISU Extension and Outreach with recipes and helpful tips to make meal time healthier and easier.
- ISU Extension and Outreach Local Foods Program
- WIC and Senior FMNP
Helpful Publications
- Volunteer