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5 Reasons Our Vendors Love the Online Farmers Market

Shopping online has become increasingly popular among consumers, but selling products digitally comes with its own perks, too. Small-scale farmers and business owners can attest: online local foods sales are a win-win for shoppers and vendors alike. In fact, strong demand from vendors was a major factor driving Field to Family to offer a second […]

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Sustainable Farming Practices Explained

What the hay are cover crops?  What’s the difference between produce that’s Certified Organic or organically grown? Scroll through to learn more about some common sustainable farming practices in Iowa. Want to learn more about your favorite farmers’ practices? Check out the producer page on our online storefront for more information about our farmer partners […]

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Beekeeping and the Seasons

A beekeeper’s secret to a bountiful hive: tuning into nature’s seasonal cues. Paying close attention to things like solstice dates, bud bursts and even animal calls can help beekeepers not only produce more honey (yum!) but cultivate abundant bee populations.  West Des Moines beekeeper Julia McGuire is on a mission to better understand phenology, the […]

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A Q&A with Trumpet Blossom Café: Why Chef Katy Meyer sources local

Katy Meyerof Trumpet Blossom Café poses at home in an "Iowa Needs Vegetable Farmers" tee

At Trumpet Blossom Café in Iowa City, the menu changes seasonally, even daily, but it almost always features locally sourced ingredients. Chef and owner Katy Meyer is committed to taking care of the planet, serving high-quality food to her customers and participating in our region’s thriving local food system. Meyer has relationships with several local […]

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Community Supported Agriculture F.A.Q.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a growing model of direct-marketing for farmers growing diversified crops. As a consumer/fan of local food, however, you might have some questions about getting involved. Learn more about Community Supported Agriculture below, and be sure to check out Field to Family’s CSA Guide to explore CSA options in Iowa City, Cedar […]

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Gifting Local Food with the Online Farmers Market

If you’ve been enjoying the Online Farmers Market yourself, why not share the joy of local food and farm products with your loved ones this holiday season? From stocking stuffers to gift sets and everything in between, our vendors have a wide variety of gift-ready products available for sale. We encourage you to use this […]

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Tips for Keeping Local on the Table All Winter Long

Winter is coming; it’s time to stock up. There may be only a few Online Farmers Markets left, but you can keep local food on the table all winter long if you start preparing now. Check out our tips below, and remember that spending more now not only gives our vendors a late-season boost, but […]

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