World Soil Day is on December 5th every year. This annual awareness day aims to raise understanding of the importance of soil quality for human well-being, food security and the ecosystems. Continue reading
Category Archives: Food System
Mentorship Program Builds Lasting Networks in Rural Iowa
Re-posted with permission from Women, Food and Agriculture Network. Continue reading
Moving Out of the Comfort Zone
Turkey River Farm has built direct markets around rural Clayton County customers
By Tamsyn Jones, Outreach and Publications Coordinator, Practical Farmers of Iowa Continue reading
Luther College recognized as a top institution for sustainability achievements
Luther College has been named one of the most sustainable schools in the nation.
Luther received a STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. AASHE also ranked Luther in the top 10 baccalaureate institutions in the U.S. in their “2019 Sustainable Campus Index” report. Continue reading
Becoming Certified Animal Welfare Approved
Originally published by Hannah Grosspietsch, Practical Farmers of Iowa. Both farms mentioned in the article are part of the NE Iowa Food and Farm Network. Continue reading
Double Up Bucks available in Decorah
Have you heard? Double Up Food Bucks is available at three locations in Decoarh. Double Up Food Bucks provides participants in the SNAP program with a one-to-one match to purchase healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. (SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as food stamps.) Continue reading
Power of Produce Kid’s Club coming to Waukon Farmers Market
ISU Extension and Outreach and the Waukon Farmers Market are introducing a new free kids program at the farmers market starting July 1. The Power of Produce Kid’s Club (PoP Club) is open to children ages 4 through 12. Continue reading
The Next Chapter – WKKF Funds Iowa Farmers Union
From news reports
IFU Receives Funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Strengthen Relationships between Children and Local Food Continue reading