By Cindy Hadish High-tech means of selling fresh produce and other farm products aren’t necessarily at odds with the “old school” method of face-to-face sales at farmers markets, according to local foods advocates. That perception will undergo a test as the winter farmers market season gets underway, at the same time two online sales platforms […]
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“Lazy for the bees” and other reasons to
You might have seen a piece of news recently about allowing dandelions to grow to help bees survive, especially in early spring. As a homeowner with a front yard that right now is bursting with dandelions, I’d have to agree with that reasoning, or whatever else supports the current look of my lawn. “Farmer Dave” […]
Changes coming to Eastern Iowa farmers m...
Note: Find an updated list of more than 50 Eastern Iowa farmers markets all season here at Homegrown Iowan. For a printed copy, order the April 21 edition of the Corridor Business Journal at this link. By Cindy Hadish/For the Corridor Business Journal Danielle Martin and Laura Strabala are hanging up their baking hats after […]
Native Iowa walnuts and Marion nut-growe...
Look for a sometimes overlooked native food on an upcoming episode of “Iowa Ingredient” on Iowa Public Television. Dell Lawrence of Marion, who often can be found cracking walnuts at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, is featured in the show, which spotlights Iowa foods.
Spring greens at Iowa’s winter markets
With our world still in dreary shades of brown and gray, it’s nice to see some green. In fact, thanks to local growers and their hoophouses, “spring” greens have already been sold at some of the area winter farmers markets for at least a month. Lettuce, spinach and more are literally cropping up under the […]
New owner shares plans about former Linc...
By Cindy Hadish/For the Corridor Business Journal MOUNT VERNON – Just 4 miles west of Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park has proved inspiring to more than hikers, campers and anglers. New owner Rachel Sauter has chosen to christen her Mount Vernon cafe in honor of the local park. Palisades Cafe, 117 W. First St., will […]
Warm up at a winter market to fight the ...
Ali Alldredge sent out a reminder about this Saturday’s winter farmers market in Ely: Join us inside the Ely Public Library from 9:00 a.m. until noon for food, crafts, and conversation. The library’s (free) beginning knitting/crafting group will follow at 12:30–all are welcome. Also, this Saturday, “Farmer Dave” Miller won’t be making his usual appearance […]
Clearing snow and other perfectly legiti...
“Farmer Dave” Miller describes the “proper” use of a flamethrower in various seasons… My wife, Mickey, has indicated that she often cringes when I include her in my farmers’ market email misadventures and tales of woe.
Homegrown Holidays: scenes of the season
No holiday can be picture-perfect, but even with Iowa’s bone-chilling weather, we can find reasons to be grateful. From the last few weeks, here are scenes of the season that make me appreciate being a homegrown Iowan. During the holidays and into the New Year, may you find joy in all of the little things […]
New owner on board for Mount Vernon’s Li
MOUNT VERNON – Lincoln Cafe owner Matt Steigerwald appeared almost relaxed on the popular restaurant’s closing day. Maybe because he knows the cafe will be in good hands for the foreseeable future. Steigerwald, 47, just completed the sale of the restaurant to Rachel Sauter, a former employee who still has family in Mount Vernon. “It’s […]