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Locally Grown
May 29, 2009
Sign up now for Tri-State Local Food Conference
Producing Sustainability: Growing Food, Growing Lives, Growing Economies
Friday, September 4, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center in Fairfield, Iowa
Three conference tracks:
Farm to Institution, Producer Innovation, Food System Advocates
Two keynote speakers:
We're pleased to have the inspirational Denise O'Brien (organic farmer and founder of Women, Food and Agriculture Network) and the entertaining yet educational Dave Swensen (Department of Economics, Iowa State University).
One fabulous locally grown lunch!
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May 6, 2009
3-Week Sign-Up for Organic Conversion Program begins May 11
The USDA announced a 3-week sign-up period for farmers in the process of converting to organic farming to receive technical and financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Due to the short sign-up period, it is important that farmers begin applying to their NRCS office as soon as possible
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