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 … Continue reading Boone County: Meeting to Discuss CAFO
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
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.
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.
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
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