1000 Friends of Iowa

Local Food Cycle: Cedar Rapids
2014-09-07
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: Ames
2014-09-07

Free Webinar: Extending the Life of Asphalt Roads
2014-08-25 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn how to add three to five years to the life cycle of your asphalt roads by using a USDA BioPreferred rejuvenating sealer in a free one-hour webinar. Robert Cummins, retired Ohio Department of Transportation construction manager (13 years) and pavement manager (17 years), and Michael Freisthler, owner of Asphalt Systems, Inc., and Bio Based Spray Systems, LLC, will explain how BIORESTOR Asphalt Rejuvenator works to rev up road performance, saving money, conserving energy and reducing emissions in the process. Learn more and register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/780206854

2014 Preserve Iowa Summit
2014-08-21 - 2014-08-23
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 Center and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs’ State Historic Preservation Office in partnership with several entities. The summit will be held August 21-23 in Cedar Rapids. Information and registration will be available in June.

1000 Friends of Iowa 2014 Annual Meeting
2014-08-09 09:15 - 16:00 | IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center, 220 East Main Street, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, 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, and $20 for students. A local food luncheon is included in the cost of registration. Lunch will be provided by Griffieon Family Farm again this year.
Agenda items include:

Iowa Choice Harvest: tour of the plant and learn about operations
2013 Best Development Recipients: Learn about the 2013 projects
Matt Russell will discuss local food security, community based food system, economics of local foods and the future of small towns and rural areas in Iowa

View the complete agenda, and download the mail in registration form here. You may also register online here.
Save the date and join us!

Midwest Conference for Farmer Veterans
2014-07-25 - 2014-07-26 | Drake University Cartwright Hall, 2621 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315, 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 veterans.
Workshops: Day Two will focus on educational presentations and workshops led by agricultural experts, agency personnel, and veteran service providers.
Networking: The Conference will include plenty of time for networking with other veterans and farmers as well as feature a social reception and exhibit hall for service providers, vendors, and potential employers.
The conference is hosted by the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Iowa and Drake University. Support also is provided by the USDA and Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

EPC Meeting
2014-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 | DNR Air Quality Offices, 7900 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324, 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.

Ground Operations - Film and Discussion
2014-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Unnamed Venue, 2400 George Flagg Pkwy , Des Moines, IA, 50321, 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.

INHF: Partner for the Prairie
2014-07-12 08:30 - 12:00 | Prairie Learning and Visitor Center at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9981 Pacific St, Prairie City, IL, 50228, 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 you’d like to eat at the prairie!

Boone County: Meeting to Discuss CAFO
2014-07-07 18:30
Concerned citizens in Boone County will meet tonight to discuss plans for a CAFO north of Woodward, IA. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Cass Township Community Building, 1403 315th Street, Woodward, IA. The meeting is sponsored by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, and hosted by local residents. For additional information visit Iowa CCI’s website.
