Independence Farmers Market
Open May 21 – October 15, 2022
Every Saturday rain or shine, 8 am – 12 pm
Located at the historic Wapsipinicon Mill
(100 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644)
The Independence Farmers Market is an official registered nonprofit corporation in the State of Iowa.
The Board consists of community members and vendors.
Please welcome your new
Independence Farmers Market Manager
Roger Barloon!
NEW!
2022 Vendor Application Form
2022 Youth Vendor Application Form
2022 NonProfit Registration Form
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Volunteer!
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Contact Us!
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This market is Iowa FMNP authorized.
Counties Main Menu
Resources
For Vendors
2022 Market Rules
2022 Vendor Application Form
2022 Youth Vendor Appliation Form
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
- 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:
- NEW - Vendor Information Handouts
- 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:
Contact Information
Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach
2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A
Independence, IA 50644
xbuchanan@iastate.edu
319-334-7161
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