The Cass County Local Food Policy Council and Cass County ISU Extension encourage those considering vending at Cass County farmers markets in 2020 to attend the Farmers Market Pre-Season Vendor Workshop. The free workshop will be held at the Cass County Community Center on March 16 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

The pre-season workshop has been designed to cover topics of interest to both experienced vendors and those just starting to consider participating in farmers markets. Experts in the areas of food safety and market licensing requirements, farmers market insurance, and resources from the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship will present at the workshop.

During the last 30 minutes of the workshop vendor information will be provided for Cass County Farmers Markets, including the Anita Farmers Market, the Atlantic Farmers Market, and Produce in the Park.

While there is no cost to attend, those interested in attending the workshop are asked to RSVP by March 15 to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at 712-249-5870 or by email at bhoegh@iastate.edu, or to the County Extension Office at 712-243-1132.