Buying LOCAL is easier than you think.

How to Buy from ELA Farmers

  • Farmers Markets

    Newbo City Market Partnership

    ELA Farmers sell at Newbo City Market many Saturdays July-September. This Market welcomes culturally revelant foods and you’ll find many varities with easy parking.

    The Newbo Farmer’s Market accepts SNAP, WIC, Senior Vouchers and Double Up Food Bucks.

    Some farmers also sell at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Market.

  • Buy Direct From The Farmer

    Many ELA Farmers sell directly to households, ensuring produce is fresh from the fields. They work to navigate schedules and transportation needs to get nutritous food into homes.

    Use the button below to view Farmer profiles and contact them directly to purchase.

  • Restaurants & Institutional Sales

    The ELA Economic Development Farmers are growing local vegetables on scale. Need 500 lbs. of cabbage or 50lbs. of hot peppers on a weekly basis in the growing season? We got you covered! Working with multiple farmers we can ensure you can get chemical-free locally-grown produce with wholesale pricing.

    Farmers also can grow specifically for your needs. Contact them in fall or winter to put in your growing requests.

    Sales can be direct with farmers or through the Iowa Food Hub. Contact emmaly@feediowa1st.com with questions.