Independence Farmers Market

Resources

For Vendors

Registration Form

Market Rules

Registration form for nonprofit organizations and fundraising groups
 
Market Contact Info and Vendor Resources Sheet
 
 
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

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:

• Marketing Local Foods in Iowa
• Regulations and Licensing - Home Food Operations and Home Bakeries
• Publications on Commercial Horticulture
• FSMA Info from ISUEO / FSMA Flowchart
• How to Be a Rockstar Vendor

For Eaters

• 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:

• 10 Things To Know About Local Food Systems
• Fresh Vegetable Guide
• Top 13 vegetables to donate to food pantries
• Food, Nurtrition, and Health Publications