Cass County Wellness Program Coordinator Brigham Hoegh said Friday, that “Due to concerns for spread of disease and accessibility, the Cass County Farmers Market Pre-Season Vendor Workshop will be held March 16th via phone conference, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. All materials will be supplied electronically.”

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 free workshop. Those interested in attending the workshop are asked to RSVP by March 15th to Hoegh at 712-249-5870, or by email at bhoegh@iastate.edu. Registrants will receive the phone conference number and electronic materials. While all presenters will join the conference by phone, attendees needing assistance participating in the phone conference may join the call at the Cass County Community Center. Those planning to join the phone conference at the community center are asked to RSVP to ISU Extension at 712-243-1132.

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 (3:00-3:30), vendor information will be provided for Cass County Farmers Markets, including the Anita Farmers Market, the Atlantic Farmers Market, and Produce in the Park.