Join us for the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference, Thursday and Friday, January 23-24, 2020, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. For the first time, this event is a joint gathering of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (IFVGA) and the Iowa Wine Growers Association (IWGA). Registration is now open! The conference will feature … Continue reading Iowa Specialty Producers Conference is January 23-24 in Ankeny
Anyone engaged in food systems development nationwide is invited to attend the 5th Community Food Systems annual event, January 9-10, 2020. Registration is now open! The 2020 theme is “Food Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Partnerships.” If you are engaged in local food systems, we invite you to participate to enhance our collective involvement in this work. … Continue reading 5th Community Food Systems annual event is Jan. 9-10, 2020
Our spotlight this month is on Kelli Anders, local food coordinator with Wapello County Extension and Outreach in Ottumwa. What do you do as a local food coordinator? As a new member to the staff, I am always learning something new about my position every day. So far since the end of April when I … Continue reading Spotlight on Kelli Anders, Wapello County LFC
by Teresa Wiemerslage, extension field specialist Food safety is an element that must be addressed when implementing farm to school efforts. School districts need to consider the farm where the food is produced and ensure that the appropriate practices are in place to help prevent potential food-borne illness. Here are some important food safety tips … Continue reading Selling to schools: Food safety considerations