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Farmers Market Workshop – Sat. March 4, 10:30AM – 3:30PM at Clear Lake Library
$10 per person; FREE for HHNI Members – sign up today!

Sessions include:

• Get Started in E-Commerce
• Expanding Your Business with the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program
• Food Assistance Programs at Market
• Market Roundtable Discussion
• Understanding the 2022 Home Food Processing Establishment License with Kurt Rueber, DIA
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program Certification

Lunch provided from Simply Nourished of Clear Lake. Menu options on registration form. Pre-registration encouraged. Questions? Email markets@healthyharvestni.com or call 641-590-6506

Networking Event – March 11th 1-3PM at Worth Brewing Co FREE for All!

You are invited to a networking event to celebrate producers and businesses who feature local food on Saturday, March 11, 1 – 3 p.m., at Worth Brewing Company, 835 Central Ave, Northwood, IA.

Owner Peter Ausenhus will share the brewing process he uses at Worth Brewing, including the use of local grain and other ingredients, reducing food waste by utilizing the spent grain, and his beekeeping operation. Other brewers and producers will also discuss their experiences with the local food system, and their efforts to eliminate food waste.

All are invited to enjoy light snacks, a taste the wide variety of brews, some friendly competition and an opportunity to just enjoy each other’s company.

Spring Franklin County Cooking Classes 2023

Take one or all three classes. All classes are just $25 each.
Healthy Harvest Members save $5 or $10 – sign up today!

Join Healthy Harvest of North Iowa and The Crazy Tupperware Lady at three classes around Franklin County to learn all about the local foods in our region, how to use these products, and how they may impact your health.

March = Shamrock Cooking Class

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 6:30pm at Block 10 to learn how to make some Reuben Nachos and Shamrock Shakes!

April = Charcuterie Cooking Class

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at 6:30pm Enchanted Acres on to learn how to make an egg-cellent charcuterie board!

May = Fiesta Cooking Class

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at 6:30pm at Carlson Learning Lodge to learn how to make your own single serving fiesta pizza!

NIACC Continuing Education Classes

We are partnering with NIACC Continuing Education to host monthly classes that focus on different topics related to local foods!

Take one or all the classes. All classes are just $19 each. Sign up at niacc.augusoft.net. Search the Course Name or click the direct below.

March = North Iowa Local Farms
April = Seed Starting 101
May = Meals on the Move

Learn more about each class at: https://www.healthyharvestni.com/adult-cooking-classes/

Spring Quarterly Meeting of the North Iowa Local Food Coalition – Tues. March 21st on Zoom

All are welcome to join to discuss regional and project teams updates, and presentations by local farmers market leaders, as well as general meeting time to touch base around current projects and ideas for local food in North Iowa! Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 21st at 3PM via Zoom. Click the link below to register. 

Save the Date! Farm Fresh Food Fest on Sat. April 29

This event, formerly The Gathering: Coming Together Around Local Food, will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10AM to 2PM at the North Iowa Events Center in Mason City! Keep your eyes peeled for updates!

Discounts will be available for HHNI Members who register as vendors!

Reminder: We updated our HHNI Membership benefits for 2023. They are as follows: 

Thank you for being a part of our work! We couldn’t do it without you!

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