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Central Iowa Farmers Market Listing 2020
Buying fresh food from farmers markets is a great way to support local farmers and our local food system, especially during COVID-19. Many markets throughout
Week #8—Our biggest Operation: Fresh Produce Drop yet!
Now in it’s 8th week, Operation: Fresh Produce Drop continues to evolve and grow. This week we had our biggest distribution yet! We distributed 27,520
A Quick & Easy Guide to Deciphering Nutrition Labels
Due to the conditions of the current stay at home order, and the closure of many common restaurant establishments, the popularity of at home cooking
5 Ways to Support Our Local Food System during COVID-19
Times of crisis and uncertainty can be isolating, especially when social distancing is involved. COVID-19 is testing our current food system and illustrating the need
Connecting Communities Through Food—7 years of Eat Greater Des Moines
Eat Greater Des Moines was founded in April of 2013, 7 years ago! We started in collaboration with United Way of Central Iowa and Des
With food waste rising in the wake of COVID-19, gleaning creates a new market for local producers
As the growing season in Iowa slowly gets underway, local fruit and vegetable farmers are beginning to plant their crisp greens and delicious heirloom tomatoes