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INHF: Partner for the Prairie

Prairie Learning and Visitor Center at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge 9981 Pacific St, Prairie City, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to see rolling hills of prairie, similar to how Iowa used to be? Come join us at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge to partner for the prairie. Task TBD closer to the volunteer day. Come around 8:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation! Optional: bring your lunch if … Continue reading INHF: Partner for the Prairie →

Ground Operations – Film and Discussion

Unnamed Venue 2400 George Flagg Pkwy , Des Moines, IA, United States

Enjoy farm fresh food and wine at the Jasper Winery. Meet local farmer veterans. Watch an award-winning documentary film GROUND OPERATIONS: BATTLEFIELDS TO FARM FIELDS. Tickets are $20. Hosted by WFAN, Farmer Veteran Coalition of Iowa, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Edible Iowa River Valley.  

EPC Meeting

DNR Air Quality Offices 7900 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA, United States

The IDNR is still receiving public comments on the NPDES General Permit No. 2, a rule to preserve 4" of topsoil at construction sites. Comments received will be considered during the meeting.

Midwest Conference for Farmer Veterans

Drake University Cartwright Hall 2621 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join other veterans for networking and learning about unique opportunities, programs, and jobs available to military veterans and service members who are farming, aspiring to farm, or seeking agricultural related careers. Farm Tours: Day One of the conference will feature tours of diverse working farms and provide a chance to interact with other farmers and … Continue reading Midwest Conference for Farmer Veterans →

1000 Friends of Iowa 2014 Annual Meeting

IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center 220 East Main Street, Marshalltown, IA, United States

Save the date, August 9, 2014, and join us at the IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center in Marshalltown for the 1000 Friends of Iowa’s Annual Meeting! The theme this year is “Iowa—Garden of Eatin: Economics of Community Based Food Systems”. The cost is $40 for members ($30 for each additional attendee), $60 for the general public, … Continue reading 1000 Friends of Iowa 2014 Annual Meeting →

2014 Preserve Iowa Summit

The second annual Preserve Iowa Summit is the only statewide conference for professionals and volunteers involved in historic preservation and commercial district revitalization in Iowa. The summit will feature 30 educational sessions and tours of historic preservation successes and progress. The summit is a coordinated effort of the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Iowa Downtown Resource … Continue reading 2014 Preserve Iowa Summit →

Local Food Cycle: Ames

Local Food Cycle is a culinary bicycle ride celebrating healthy sustainable food systems in Central Iowa. Riders explore farms while savoring tasty local foods created by area chefs. Visit Culinary Ride to learn more and to register for the event.

Local Food Cycle: Cedar Rapids

Local Food Cycle is a culinary bicycle ride celebrating healthy sustainable food systems in Central Iowa. Riders explore farms while savoring tasty local foods created by area chefs. Visit Culinary Ride to learn more and to register for the event.

Local Food Cycle: Quad Cities

Local Food Cycle is a culinary bicycle ride celebrating healthy sustainable food systems in Central Iowa. Riders explore farms while savoring tasty local foods created by area chefs. Visit Culinary Ride to learn more and to register for the event.