Author Archives: Kayla Koether
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch hosts NEIA Food and Farm Network

Martha McFarland explains animal handling to Steffen Mirsky, as group members get an up-close and personal look at the bison.
Turkey River Farm Hosts Epic NEIA Food & Farm Network with Pit Pig-Roast Workshop!
Pilot Project Launch: Local Snacks for Early Childcare!
Ribbon Cutting at Twin Springs Farm

Over 20 community members and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Twin Springs Farm and Farmstand on Thursday, August 10th. An optional tour of the farm began at 5:30 on Twin Springs road, where Steffen Mirsky and Emily Pulsfus grow produce on an acre of Larry and Diane Grimstad’s farmland. At 6:00, the group gathered at the farmstand at Off the Driftless canoe livery to enjoy samples of fresh produce and admire the murals painted by friends of the farmers. Pictured above, Steffen and Emily fittingly cut the ribbon with a garden shears while supporters look on.
New Farmers Launch Farmstand at Off The Driftless

Steffen Mirsky and Emily Pulsfus with the new Twin Springs Farmstand at Off the Driftless canoe livery
Fayette County 4-H’ers Host Famed Agriculture Scientist

Ray Archuleta and youth find roots and earthworm burrows in Steinlage’s cornfield. Cover crops planted in between the rows improve soil health.
Famed Soil Experts Draw Crowds to Flolo Farms

A crowd of 150 attended the Flolo Farms Field Day near West Union to hear Ray Archuleta, Doug Peterson, and other experts speak
WW Homestead Dairy Hosts the NEIA Food and Farm Network
WW Homestead Dairy Hosts the NEIA Food and Farm Network
The June 11 gathering of the Northeast Iowa Food and Farm Network drew a crowd of 13 farmers and food businesses to WW Homestead Dairy in Waukon. Despite the hot weather, this group of food and farm entrepreneurs took a break from their farms to learn about the dairy’s story, meet up with other farmers, and, of course, eat some ice cream! Continue reading