A new program will launch Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Johnson County, Iowa, to fight diet-related diseases with fresh fruits and vegetables. The initiative involves a partnership with the Coralville Community Food Pantry, North Liberty Community Pantry, University of Iowa Health Care and local farmers, supported by a $50,000 grant from MidWestOne Bank to help […]
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Feed Iowa First hits the road with veggi...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS — Sonia Kendrick uses her best “sales” pitch. “Fresh vegetables,” she calls out to small groups of people as they walk past her converted green bus. “They’re organic! They’re free!” The last part is the most difficult point in convincing passersby; those fresh, organic vegetables on […]
CSA offers Christmas in July — and June,
How do you improve perfection? “Farmer Dave” Miller asked how satisfied we are as members of his Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) tonight at the weekly pick up of veggies grown on his farm. I was stumped on ways to improve the CSA. Every time I go, I feel like it’s Christmas. The kind of Christmas […]
A glimpse at the work of Feed Iowa First...
Spring is a busy time, particularly for gardeners. Now, just imagine your garden was not only at your home, but at 23 different sites. Sonia Kendrick might feel that way as she runs between the gardens she oversees for Feed Iowa First. I’ve written about Sonia, an Afghanistan war veteran, several times, beginning when she […]
Find Iowa’s list of 2015 CSA farms here
If you’re in the Iowa City area, you still have a chance to meet local farmers who operate Community Supported Agriculture farms during a CSA Fair this Thursday, Feb. 26, at the University of Iowa College of Public Health Building. Find more information about that event here and in the meantime, the Leopold Center for […]
New Pioneer Co-op opens doors to new Ced...
CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op opened its new store to an ecstatic group of supporters this morning in Cedar Rapids. “I’ve been waiting for this for 10 long years,” said Mollie Schlue, who joined the co-op 25 years ago while living in Iowa City and moved to Cedar Rapids 10 years ago. “I […]
Cedar Rapids man forced to remove garden...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS —Even when Iowa’s harsh wintry weather ended the growing season for most gardens, the plot tended by Ed Thornton in southwest Cedar Rapids was thriving. Tender green lettuce, stocky carrots and deep magenta beets were among the vegetables Thornton was able to grow, even into November, giving away much […]
Garden party, solar food dehydrator demo...
IOWA CITY – Two events coming up in Iowa City in coming days offer great opportunities to expand your gardening knowledge. This Sunday, Aug. 24, New Pioneer Food Co-op is hosting a garden party at Earth Source Gardens. The following day, Aug. 25, Backyard Abundance is offering a solar food dehydrator demonstration, to put all […]
Hands-on gardening classes scheduled at ...
ELY – This small town between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids is doing big things when it comes to gardening. I’ve mentioned that Ely already has its own farmers markets – both outdoor and indoor – as well as community gardens and a seed lending library within its public library. Now the town is tackling […]
Practical Farmers tests compost/heating ...
The Practical Farmers of Iowa group is always looking for ways to make Iowa farming more sustainable. That includes the expenses involved, as well as the resources used in production. This latest innovative project holds promise in holding down costs while using a renewable energy source. It just makes sense. Here is more about a […]