1000 Friends of Iowa

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 (America/Chicago) | 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 | IA
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.
