Weekly Bits – June 23
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Weekly Bits – June 16
Weekly Bits – June 9
The Oelwein Middle School Food and Fitness 4-H Club celebrating the last day of school with a day at the bowling alley. Continue reading
Isobel Michaud receives $10,000 Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship
For Iowa’s food hubs, networking leads to solutions
by Kayla Koether
Food Systems Specialist
More and more, locally grown food graces the grocery lists of Iowans looking to support their local economy and purchase fresh, source-verified products. While local food is becoming accessible in more venues, most consumers don’t realize that many small food businesses are working very hard behind the scenes (and doing so in partnership with non-profits and extension) to bring those products to the marketplace. Their goal: to support more farmers and make local food accessible to a wider range of consumers. Continue reading
Weekly Bits – June 2
Last week John Cline Elementary students, staff, and families in Decorah participated in a day long wellness event. Activities included pilates, basketball, a nature scavenger hunt, yoga, dance, make your own healthy snack, a picnic lunch, running the track, and Dr. Seuss themed field events. It was a great day full of fitness and fun!
Weekly Bits – May 26
Beef…it’s what was for lunch at MFL MarMac Elementary, as staff and students feasted on hamburgers grilled by the Clayton County Beef Producers. The meat was both raised and processed locally, thanks to FFI and the Iowa Food Hub. Afterward, the second graders enjoyed a presentation by the Clayton County Beef Queen, Hayley Kann. She taught them about beef cattle, then gave students cow-shaped cookies. It was a sweet way to end the day and also to celebrate May Beef Month.
Low Oaks Farm Hosts May NEIA Food and Farm Network
Anne Bohl leads the tour of her diversified vegetable operation.
Weekly Bits – May 19
The traffic at this busy intersection serves as a reminder of why Walking School Buses are important in communities.
Weekly Bits – May 5
It was all smiles at Walk to School Day in Decorah! Continue reading
