Iowa has farmland in abundance, but astonishingly little of that land is used to grow food for humans — especially not food for Iowans. It’s too bad, because the state is full of folks with the skills and desire to nourish their community, and support their family in the process. Many of these would-be farmers […]
Iowa Valley Global Food Project
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Updated: Eastern Iowans unite to promote food security, sustainability and diversity
The Iowa Valley Global Food Project breaks ground on May 20, 2017, on 3.7 acres at the Johnson County Poor Farm (just west of 4515 Melrose Ave). Supporters and community members are invited to a celebration from 2-5 p.m. that day.
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Enjoy a play, support local food and build community this weekend
Iowa Valley Global Food Project Fundraiser Old Capitol Senate Chambers — Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Johnson County welcomes the Iowa Valley Global Food Project with a fundraiser on Feb. 12 in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers at 2 p.m. The project will build community and increase access to local produce in Johnson County […]
