The Ioway were one of the many Native American nations whose territory comprised the future state of Iowa before the time of European colonization. Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, a Chiwere-speaking Siouan Nation who were once part of the Ho-Chunk Confederation that inhabited the area now corresponding to several Midwest states. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest U.S. A portion of the larger Omaha, Nebraska, metropolitan area extends into three counties of southwest Iowa. The state's capital, most populous city, and largest metropolitan area fully located within the state is Des Moines. states, with a population of 3,190,369, according to the 2020 census. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy transitioned to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn Belt. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.ĭuring the 18th and early 19th centuries, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains true – farmers markets are a vital source of fresh, locally produced foods with strong ties to our nation’s history.Iowa ( / ˈ aɪ ə w ə/ ( listen)) is a state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. And, thanks to wider use of smartphones and enhanced search tools like our directory API, consumers can search for farmers markets using mobile phone apps while on-the-go. The USDA National Farmers Market Directory helps connect farmers and consumers, communities and businesses around the country. The original vendors at the Lancaster Central Market would find it hard to believe that today there are over 8,000 markets operating throughout the United States. With a maturing farmers market system, USDA is focusing its support on sustainability and encouraging market development in underserved areas – keeping new and old farmers markets thriving. As a public Market, we strive to meet the needs of all people in our community.”įarmers markets have increased in number and popularity over the years and continue to evolve into a favorite place to gather and socialize in many communities. “Even as times and tastes have changed, Central Market persevered and is more vibrant today than it has ever been. "We have been very fortunate to have Lancaster Central Market as a hub of our downtown since 1730,” said Jessica Mailhot, the Market Manager. In 1995, it was designated one of the "Great Public Places" in America. Today, Central Market is home to many families that have been coming to the market for generations. The current Romanesque Revival market house was built in 1889. These "curb markets" consisted of local farmers and merchants setting up their wagons on the curb of the streets and selling their goods to the community. The buying and selling of fresh, local produce, meats and baked goods was so essential to daily life - especially in a market town like Lancaster - that from 1818 until after World War I several "curb markets" sprung up around the town as well. Over the years the size of the market and the number of vendors has changed, but there’s evidence that the farmers market may have had 400 vendors at one point in time. In 1730, when city planners designed the city they designated a 120 square foot lot in the center of town as a public market place giving birth to the Lancaster Central Market. "Meet me at the Market" has for decades been a phrase commonly heard by Lancaster citizens. What better time than National Farmers Market Week to explore the history of farmers markets in the United States? Farmers markets are a critical ingredient to our nation’s food system, and date back to 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the United States. The Romanesque Revival market house, pictured above, was built in 1889.
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