New program adds access for ALL families

The North Iowa and Clear Lake Farmers Markets add program benefiting low income families By Lisa Packer, Local Food Coordinator, Healthy Harvest The North Iowa and Clear Lake Farmers Markets have added the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program, a healthy food incentive supporting families living with food insecurity. A program of Iowa Healthiest State…

Let’s Celebrate!

National Farmers Market Week –  August 2-8, 2020 By Andrea Evelsizer Farmers Markets across the country are gearing up to celebrate National Farmers Market Week from August 2-8. With everything that is going on right now it’s a great time to remember that Farmers Markets are essential and that they are also an excellent way to support many small local businesses in our communities.  The…

How to Navigate the Farmer’s Market

By: Hannah Jones, Market Manager The Clear Lake Farmer’s Market may look and feel a little different this year due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it’s not as enjoyable as every year before that! We are still practicing social distancing and taking measures to ensure customer and vendor safety and although masks aren’t mandatory…

Meet Your Farmer Monday

By Lisa Packer Everyone’s story is different but each one of us has a story to tell. Check in on Mondays on our social media platforms to hear the stories of our farmers! They are amazing and we hope you enjoy the connection to not only your locally-sourced food but your local farmers as well.…

Meet your farmer Monday!

We’d like to introduce you to another one of the vendors at the Clear Lake Farmers Market – Brown Family Farms. Brown Family Farms has some delicious baked goods! Shaun and his wife Myla are vendors at both the CLFM and the North Iowa Farmers Market in Mason City. So they’re at markets here Tuesday,…

Caprese Salad

By Judy DelperdangWith Farmers Market week just behind us, the Clear Lake Farmers Market is hitting its stride.And if you’re a produce person, you’re in luck. So many things are in season now – beans, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, onions, sweet corn and more. There’s nothing better than garden-fresh produce.Cherry tomatoes are my favorite. And tomatoes…

Storm Damage

By Jessi Myers There are many thingsthat define a great community. There are the amenities and attractions,the businesses and job opportunities, and most importantly the people. TheClear Lake Farmers Market is a great example of all of these things andone of the many things that makes Clear Lake great. The special quality ofthe the Market…

Eating Local

By Judy Delperdang Now is the perfect time to explore eating local.One of the best ways to eat local is to create your own garden. Start small with a little plot or even a few containers. It’s not too late, and there are plenty of people willing to help. Focus on vegetables or herbs that…

Live Music At Market

By Judy DelperangMusic is as much of a staple at the Clear Lake Farmers Market as is seasonal produce, locally-raised meat, baked goods, and handmade crafts. And like other market offerings, you have to get there early to take the best advantage of it. While the market runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays,…

Youth Vending Program

The Clear Lake Farmers Market wants to support budding young entrepreneurs! Young people, up to 18 years of age, will be given the opportunity to sell handcrafts and homegrown produce. In offering local youth this opportunity, we hope to introduce them to various skills, including marketing, decision-making, record-keeping/monetary skills, interpersonal skills and building their knowledge…

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