The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program’s 18th Annual Organic Conference will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, and Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union. Keynote Speaker Alex Heilman, of Mercaris, will address the profitability of organic agriculture, now and into the future. Mercaris is a leading source of organic […]
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Photos: Teen climate activist Greta Thun...
IOWA CITY — Several thousand people turned out Friday, Oct. 4, in downtown Iowa City to see Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish activist who has inspired millions of people worldwide to strike for climate change. “We are the change, and change is coming whether they like it or not,” Thunberg told the crowd gathered at […]
Iowa City Farmers Market to showcase ele...
IOWA CITY — Proponents of clean energy see electric cars as a major piece in the battle against climate change. For the second year, the Iowa City Farmers Market will offer an opportunity for people to talk to local owners of electric vehicles, during the Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, market. Related: Find times and locations […]
Lucky’s Market begins clearance sales af
IOWA CITY – More than three years after opening to crowds in Iowa City, the state’s first Lucky’s Market will be closing its doors. Related: Three-way grocery store race Lucky’s made this announcement on Facebook: “After more than three and a half years of serving the local community, we regret to inform you that we […]
Iowa Organic Conference set for Nov. 18-...
Early registration is still available through Nov. 11 for the Iowa Organic Conference, happening Nov. 18-19 at the University of Iowa. Learn more about the conference from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: IOWA CITY – The 18th annual Iowa Organic Conference, a joint effort between Iowa State University and the University of Iowa Office […]
Behind the scenes at the Iowa City Farme...
IOWA CITY – For years, I’ve written about farmers markets, but until Saturday, I had never experienced the vendors’ side. Thanks to my sister’s internship at Morning Glory, a Community Supported Agriculture farm near Mount Vernon, Iowa, I had the opportunity at the Iowa City Farmers Market. Donna Warhover, who operates the farm with her […]
View spectacular gardens during tours in...
Garden walks coming up in Eastern Iowa will showcase some of the most spectacular gardens in the area, both big and small. The 2017 Project GREEN Garden Tour will be Sunday, June 25, 2017, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lucas Farms Neighborhood of Iowa City, while the 2017 Linn […]
Spring plant sales offer taste of Iowa s...
It’s the time of year Iowa gardeners eagerly anticipate. Spring plant sales provide a taste of what’s to come and a promise of the potential offered in the coming growing season. Following are upcoming plant sales in Eastern Iowa. Leave a message if your group has a plant sale to add to the list. Edible […]
Tips for local food entrepreneurs and fa...
The annual Iowa Organic Conference is coming up Nov. 13 to 14, 2016, in Iowa City, with early registration ending Monday, Nov. 7. Learn more about the conference from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: There is still time to register for the 16th Annual Iowa Organic Conference that will be held on Nov. 13-14 […]
Plans set for open gardens in Cedar Rapi...
If you’re in the Cedar Rapids or Iowa City areas on Sunday, June 26, you have great opportunities during two free events to see lovely gardens and learn more about the project at the historic Johnson County Poor Farm. In Cedar Rapids, Wanda Lunn, 526 Bezdek Drive NW, is opening her gardens to the public […]