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.
Johnson County Poor Farm
The fight against food insecurity: Johnson County group turns to fresh produce
For the 14.2 percent of Johnson County residents that are food insecure, access to fresh fruits and vegetables can be extremely…
Food Policy Council to present forum on local food, future of County Poor Farm
The Johnson County Food Policy Council is holding a public forum titled “Past, Present and Future: Local Foods at the County Farm,” where community members…

