Farmer Mari Wassink of Black Earth Gardens began partnering with Field to Family in 2023 by selling her product through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program. Her experience in farming has fueled her passion for justice and equity in the food system and works towards one that feeds and supports the flourishing of […]
Field to Family is expanding its Food Hub operations team! Title: Operations Coordinator Description: The Operations Coordinator provides day to day support to Field to Family, including its food system education and food hub operations. The Operations Coordinator will work with the Field to Family team to receive fresh food products, pack, deliver and distribute […]
Operations Associate Job Type: Temporary, As-needed, variable hours Reports to: Operations Manager Apply by: Accepted on a rolling basis Last Updated 4/6/2023 Contact Information: [email protected] ; (319) 855-2694; fieldtofamily.org OFFICE Address: Pepperwood Plaza, 1051 HWY 6., Iowa City, IA WAREHOUSE Address: 1049 HWY 6., Iowa City, IA MAILING address: PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA […]
Job Announcement Title: Communications Coordinator Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary through November 30, 2023 Reports to: Executive Director, Field to Family About the organization: Field to Family envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy. Our mission is to create a […]
2023 Job Announcement Title: Operations Manager Job Type: Full-time, Exempt salaried position Reports to: Executive Director, Field to Family About the organization: Field to Family envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy. Our mission is to create a more local, […]
Food hubs work with food service directors, agencies and businesses to choose local meat, dairy, eggs and produce while in season, facilitating the delivery, storage, food safety and availability of local foods in partnership with regional growers. After three years of growth, Field to Family is playing a pivotal role in the growth of the […]
Field to Family will launch its 2022 Online Market with a new schedule following two successful seasons. Residents can expect locally grown foods from 28 local growers for the first week. Online ordering starts Monday May 2, 2022 at 8 AM and closes noon on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 and weekly thereafter for Thursday pick […]
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Online Farmers Market Season What is Field to Family’s Online Market? Field to Family is a nonprofit committed to food systems education and access to healthy and local foods. We see the online market as an opportunity for customers to take home a deeper understanding of […]
Bonnie Riggan operated Calico Farm in Iowa City for over seven years. It’s was an effort that Riggan ran largely by herself (well, and with her two goats, Diego and Clyde). UPDATE: Calico Farm is no longer operating. This post was written in 2021. Calico Farm is located near Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City. […]
Growing microgreens is an easy, inexpensive, and tasty way for students to learn about the plant cycle through hands-on activity and fast results. While working through the activity, ask these guiding questions: What do plants need to survive? What plant parts can you identify? What are their functions? How do plants change over time? What […]