Farmers Market
Iowa's Harvest of Hardship: Tariffs, Inflation, and Falling Prices Squeeze Des Moines Farmers' Market Vendors
Des Moines, IA – A perfect storm of economic pressures is battering local farmers and vendors at the iconic Des Moines Farmers' Market, casting a shadow over what should be a vibrant season of local commerce. As of September 2025, the intertwined forces of persistent inflation, punishing tariffs on agricultural