On October 13th, school districts, community centers, and private schools across the state participate in Iowa Local Food Day, a Farm to School initiative that brings food from local Iowa farmers to students throughout Iowa. Field to Family is honored and excited to once again procure delicious, healthy, local produce for kids across the state! […]
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Field to Family Staff – Meet Emily!
New Staff Alert! Field to Family is proud to introduce our new Operations Manager, Emily! We are excited to welcome a fresh member to our team who is as passionate about local food systems as we are! As Operations Manager, Emily serves a vital role in connecting farmers and producers with our local community to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Late-Season Online Market Vendor F.A.Q.
Here are some FAQs for current or potential vendors interested in participating in the 5-week, late-season, contact-free Online Farmers Market, a new endeavor of the Field to Family Food Hub. What kind of producers can participate in the Online Farmers Market? Vendors who participated in the Iowa City Online Market 2020 and food hub […]
Late-Season Market FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions The late-season extension of the Online Farmers Market will look somewhat different than the regular season operation. To see what’s the same and what has changed, check out these FAQ’s. Read below to learn the answers to some frequently asked questions. Don’t see your question? Contact us at [email protected] . When can […]
Late-Season Online Market Coming in November/December
You can continue shopping local food and farm products this winter with Field to Family (register here)! We will be offering a scaled-down version of the Online Farmers Market the following dates/times at our own facility, located at 840 S. Capitol St. in Iowa City. Check out our new F.A.Q. page to learn more about […]
Guide to COVID Times Local Food Access
***Please note that this guide was created for the summer of 2020! While much of the information provided may still be relevant, much will be out of date.*** The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has made the importance of supporting your favorite small businesses clearer than ever before. It has reinforced the value of staying healthy, too. […]