Johnson County Poor Farm Archives

Updated: Eastern Iowans unite to promote food security, sustainability and diversity

Posted on Apr 4, 2017 by Eleanore Taft

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. […]

The fight against food insecurity: Johnson County group turns to fresh produce

Posted on Apr 21, 2015 by Celine Robins

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

Posted on Feb 5, 2015 by Celine Robins

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… […]

Johnson County Poor Farm

Updated: Eastern Iowans unite to promote food security, sustainability and diversity

The fight against food insecurity: Johnson County group turns to fresh produce

Food Policy Council to present forum on local food, future of County Poor Farm

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