Iowa Farmers Market Association

Iowa Farmers Market Association Our goal is to promote farmers markets, educate the public on the benefits of locally-grown food and provide assistance to vendors and market managers.

04/03/2026

Iowa lawmakers are considering the state’s agriculture budget, and schools are at risk of being left out of local food funding.

While the proposal includes funding for food banks, it does not include funding for school purchasing through Choose Iowa. We support continued funding for food banks and are advocating for additional investment so schools can be included as well.

🚨 Take a minute to act today! The easiest option is to submit a written public comment. It takes just a few minutes and makes a difference: https://buff.ly/Myr5UQg

You can also contact members of the Senate subcommittee and urge them to fund the Choose Iowa School Purchasing Program:

Sen. Tom Shipley - [email protected]
Sen. Art Staed - [email protected]
Sen. Dan Zumbach - [email protected]

Iowa schools are already leading the way, working with farmers and food hubs to bring local food into cafeterias and build reliable, in-state markets.

Let’s make sure they are included.

📸 Photo: Iowa Farm to School & Early Care Network

02/18/2026

Calling all market managers! The National Farmers Market Survey opens Feb 17, 2026.

Your insights will help build a clearer picture of farmers market operations across the U.S. and guide future support, training, and investment in local food systems.

Learn more about the project and who is involved → www.canr.msu.edu/NFMS

Still reminiscing about the GREAT day we had yesterday at the Iowa Farmers Market Association Workshop!
02/08/2026

Still reminiscing about the GREAT day we had yesterday at the Iowa Farmers Market Association Workshop!

Thank you to Adam and Jenn O’Neal from for sharing their experience as a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market, how to...
02/08/2026

Thank you to Adam and Jenn O’Neal from for sharing their experience as a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market, how to be a better vendor, and how to build a brand from a farmers market booth.

Thank you to Natalie Estrem from for her incredible presentation on the work Global Greens is doing to support farmers ...
02/08/2026

Thank you to Natalie Estrem from for her incredible presentation on the work Global Greens is doing to support farmers and create pathways for land access farmers and growers.

New to our Annual Workshop in 2026!Three Post-Workshop Sessions held from 4:00pm - 5:00pm and included with your Annual ...
02/05/2026

New to our Annual Workshop in 2026!
Three Post-Workshop Sessions held from 4:00pm - 5:00pm and included with your Annual Workshop Registration! That's more engaging content INCLUDED with your registration!

This engaging workshop promises valuable insights and opportunities for learning and networking. The registration fee is only $80.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-workshop

See our added sessions below!

Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vendor training--Produce and honey vendors can register for training, the first step toward FMNP vendor certification. Vendor training is renewed every 3 years.

DIAL Follow Up Session--Bring specific questions to a hands-on session of ph and water capture testing with Kurt Rueber.

Market Manager 101--New manager? Returning manager with questions? This session is for you. Hosted by IFMA.

We Now Have Instagram! Go give us a follow to get all the great updates from our Annual Workshop this weekend, farmers m...
02/04/2026

We Now Have Instagram!
Go give us a follow to get all the great updates from our Annual Workshop this weekend, farmers market related content, updates and much MUCH MORE!

Are you looking for reasons on why you should attend the Iowa Farmers' Market Association Annual Workshop?Look no furthe...
02/03/2026

Are you looking for reasons on why you should attend the Iowa Farmers' Market Association Annual Workshop?
Look no further!

This workshop is your chance to:
Learn: Gain valuable insights and strategies from industry experts.
Connect: Network with market managers, vendors, and enthusiasts from across Iowa.
Grow: Discover the tools and trends to elevate your farmers market in 2026.

Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at a new location: Crown Point Community Center in Johnston, Iowa.
Secure Your Spot Today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-workshop

This engaging workshop promises valuable insights and opportunities for learning and networking. The registration fee is only $80

Iowa Farmers' Market Association Annual Workshop Speaker Spotlight! Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, to learn more...
02/02/2026

Iowa Farmers' Market Association Annual Workshop Speaker Spotlight!

Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, to learn more about Jenn and Adam O'Neal's story in starting PepperHarrow Farm and hear their afternoon keynote. "From Booth to Brand: Growing a Market Presence That Lasts."

You can get your Workshop tickets still by clicking the link below!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-workshop

About Jenn and Adam:
Jenn and Adam are a husband-and-wife flower farming duo with a deep passion for gardening and a love for nature. Adam grew up in south Louisiana, spending countless hours exploring and playing in the swamps of a local nature preserve. These early experiences fostered a strong
connection to the environment and a fascination with the natural world.
Jenn hails from Iowa and inherited her grandmother and mother's love of flowers at a young age. Growing up exploring her grandparent's farm, she spent long summer days helping her grandmother sow, tend, and harvest
arrays of beautiful garden blooms.
Whether hosting workshops or volunteering with local organizations, Adam and Jenn are dedicated to nurturing a community of gardeners who share their vision for a healthier, more sustainable world. They believe in the power of flowers to bring beauty, wellness and connection to people's lives. Their farm is more than just a business; it's a place of inspiration and connection to the natural world.

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Annual Workshop; but don't worry, there is still time to buy tickets!Register today for th...
01/31/2026

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Annual Workshop; but don't worry, there is still time to buy tickets!

Register today for the must attend event for fellow farmers market managers, vendors, and partners to gather and connect.

When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8am - 5pm.
Where: Crown Point Community Center (6300 Pioneer Parkway) Johnston, Iowa 50131.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-workshop

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6300 Pioneer Pkwy
Johnston, IA
50131

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