LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market
About the Market
Background
Located at LSI's Des Moines campus in the Drake neighborhood, this farmers market is a hub for former refugees who are rebuilding their lives in Iowa through farming. The market provides a platform for these individuals to sell their produce and support their small businesses.
Practices
The market vendors grow Certified Naturally Grown produce, adhering to rigorous standards that emphasize ecological balance and the use of natural methods without synthetic chemicals.
The Rest
The market offers a Kids' Korner with hands-on activities, cultural entertainment, and food demonstrations. It accepts SNAP EBT, Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks, and WIC Cash Value Vouchers, and participates in the Double Up Food Bucks program, matching SNAP EBT spending up to $10.