Join us for this year’s festival on Wednesday, September 21 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. The Iowa State University Local Food Festival: An Adventure in Eating is an annual celebration of local food and healthy living that takes place each fall on central campus. Since 2015, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise … Continue reading The 2022 ISU Local Food Festival is September 21 on Central Campus
Iowa sees significant drop in farm to school sales in 2021. Farm to school sales from Iowa food hubs were cut in half in 2021, following the loss of state and federal funding. In 2020, seven food hubs sold food to 57 schools, compared to 26 schools, colleges and early-care sites in 2021, according to … Continue reading Farm to School Sales Decline without Incentives
Food processors in Iowa are essential to increase the quantity and diversity of food in their areas. They also offer employment opportunities for members of their communities. However, to be successful, they must pay attention to food safety, sanitation and preparation. A new online training program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will help … Continue reading New online training for food processors covers food safety, sanitation, preparation
Join us for the 8th Community Food Systems Annual Event on Friday, February 25, 2022 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Submit your presentation proposal here by October 15, 2021. The goal of the conference is to lift up best practices around the nation in all community food systems areas. This year’s theme focuses on Reacting … Continue reading Submit your CFS event presentation proposal by Oct. 15