UNI Local Food Program

Proud to have the SPROUT Donation Garden at the CEEE! Thanks, Panther Pantry

🍅 Farmer Friday 🧑‍🔧

You can at New Day Dairy GuestBarn 's 3 bedroom/3 bathroom GuestBarn with 24/7 cow gazing. It’s all about New Adventures, Authentic Cows, and Comfy Beds at New Day Dairy GuestBarn! Take a tour and meet the cows & calves or order a quarter of Premium Ground beef for all your family's needs. Check out this fun local producer this summer!

🥕 Think Fresh Thursday 🍅

People are already asking about Veggie Vouchers—before the season even begins.
“As early as March, community members start calling to ask when Veggie Vouchers will be available.”

This isn’t just a program.
It’s something our community depends on.

🛒 Mid-Week Market Spotlight 🌽

Located at the American Legion Pavilion, the Urbana Farmers Market has a great variety of fresh produce and homemade baked goods to stock your shelves! Come for groceries, stay for the friendly community. See you out there!

🍅 Tasty Tuesday 🍉

This week we have a no-waste recipe to spice up your summer! This versatile, homemade condiment can stay in your refrigerator for weeks. Use it for your hot dog and brats dinner night, add it to your summery charcuterie board, or top your egg salad sandwich! Let us know how you use your Sweet & Spicy Watermelon Rind Relish this week!

For more details & recipes 👉 https://www.healthyharvestni.com/sweet-and-spicy-watermelon-rind-relish/

👉🏻Did you know that we have 3️⃣ vendors who accept FMNP for WIC and SENIORS: Kaiser Farm Fresh, Varda Farms & Apiary and Rooster's Crow Farm. Groovy Greens accepts EBT Cards for SNAP! Hope to see you Thursday 4:30-6:30pm 🌱🥒🥕🫜🥗

🫜 High School Educators! Do you and your students want to learn more about the food system? Sign up to participate in the Youth Local Food Leader program. Stipends are provided for your time, materials, and travel in this multi-month program! APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 1ST.

Learn more 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/youth-local-food-leader

🫜 Farmer Friday 🚜

Jóia Food & Fiber Farm raises and sells 100% grass-fed lamb and beef, free range chicken, turkeys and pork and works in collaboration with other farms to supply you with the freshest food possible. They are certified USDA Organic for their grains and pastures at their farm in Charles City. Subscribe to their electronic newsletter for reminders to order and farm updates!