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 […]
Johnson County Poor Farm
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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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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…
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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…
