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
by Kaley Hohenshell, program coordinator The FFED and Community and Economic Development programs recently launched Mapping 101. It’s an online curriculum teaching the importance of using maps for decision-making. Project funds came from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC). Currently 30 people from nine states are enrolled in the pilot. Course goals include: new skills … Continue reading Mapping your food system
Interested in local food systems development? These upcoming workshops are for you! Each location is offering both Local Food Leader and Community Food Systems trainings, facilitated by our Community Food Systems team. August 14-16, Ames, Iowa. (Registration is closed.) September 4-6, Massachusetts. (Registration is closed.) September 11-13, Nebraska. Register here. September 25-27, Oregon. (Registration is … Continue reading Food systems trainings coming up in four states