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for more information.The Market will participate in Choose Iowa through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship as well as participating in food assistance programs, Produce RX and Double Up Food Bucks, through the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. For full details on available programs and eligibility, visit The Market's website.The Spark DSM Business Incubator will return in 2025. Selected vendors will get multiple dates at The Market throughout the season and have access to year-round classes and supplemental education. A total of 11 Spark DSM vendors from 2024 have become regular Market vendors in 2025.Those interested in volunteering at The Market can now sign up for a shift through VolunteerLocal.

"We are proud to support the Downtown Farmers' Market as it celebrates its 50th season, bringing fresh, local food and a sense of community to Downtown DSM," said Jon Rozenfeld, President of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. "Access to fresh, nutritious food is a key part to our community living a long and healthy life. Plus, The Market provides the opportunity for people to connect with local farmers, support small businesses and make healthy choices. We look forward to another season of fostering a vibrant, healthy community."

Visit The Market website for more information.

About the Downtown Farmers' Market
The Downtown Farmers' Market is held every Saturday morning May – October in the Historic Court District in Downtown Des Moines. The Market also produces the Downtown Winter Farmers' Market in November. Find more information at desmoinesfarmersmarket.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/DowntownFarmersMarket and on Twitter and Instagram at @dtfarmersmarket.

About Downtown DSM, Inc.
Downtown DSM, Inc. is part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of Downtown Des Moines (DSM). A strong region needs a strong Downtown. Downtown DSM, Inc. leads efforts to drive development, placemaking and events in Downtown DSM. It promotes Downtown through integration of retail, restaurants, businesses, housing, events and placemaking. The Downtown Events Group enhances the vibrancy of Downtown DSM through the creation, elevation and activation of arts, culture and humanities events and community placemaking. Learn more at downtowndsmusa.com.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

Contact:
Kyle Oppenhuizen
koppenhuizen@DSMpartnership.com
(515) 286-4972
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