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ISU Extension and Outreach - Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program November 2020

11/9/2020

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November 2020
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The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is here to support farms, food systems and business development across the state of Iowa. Our monthly newsletter features articles and information on projects, events and resources to support you in your work.

Have a story suggestion for an upcoming newsletter? Need information on a topic? Email us!

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Cass County Works Toward Food Security
Cass County residents have pooled ideas and resources to keep people fed during the pandemic, including fresh local produce. Learn more about the variety of projects taking place under the guidance of Healthy Cass County.
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Team Member Spotlight: Kaley Hohenshell
Learn what Community Food Systems team member Kaley Hohenshell loves about her job, what challenges her, and what gets her out of bed in the morning in this month's FFED Team Member Spotlight!
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FFED Helps Develop Curriculum Web Portal
FFED recently entered into a cooperative agreement with USDA’s AMS to develop a web portal to host existing curricula, resources and tools to support food systems practitioners across the country. 
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Upcoming Events
  • November 3--Free social media trainings for farmers market managers and vendors, noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom. Sponsored by Iowa Valley RC&D.
  • November 6–7--Women, Food and Agriculture Network Annual Conference (virtual). The theme is "Cultivating (Bio)diversity: Seeding Our stories, Growing Our Power."
  • November 17--Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference (virtual). The theme is "Rising to New Challenges."
  • November 23--Iowa Organic Conference (virtual). The 20th annual conference takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Webex.
  • December 11—deadline to apply for second round of Coranavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2) funding from USDA. Expanded to include aquaculture, nursery crops and floriculture.
  • December 16—Save the date for the next quarterly meeting of the Iowa Regional Food Systems Working Group (RFSWG), 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration details to come.
See this link for the full ISU Extension and Outreach calendar of events.

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Featured Resource

Local Food Supply Chains: connections between independently owned processors and grocers.

October 2020. Lisa Bates, Courtney Long and Bre Miller. This research report analyzes impacts of the supply chain—particularly independent processors and grocers—on community, including areas of economy, equity, environment, education, wellness and policy. 22 pp. Free PDF download.

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  • Our Chamber
    • Facebook
    • Mission Statement
    • Meet the Staff
    • Meet the Board
    • Ambassadors
    • Contact
  • Our Community
    • Map of Fairfield and Jefferson County
    • Shopping and Dining
    • Recreation
    • Schools & Child Care
    • Relocating to Fairfield
    • Local Government
    • Jefferson County Heritage
    • Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
    • Fairfield Economic Development Association
    • Fairfield & Transcendental Meditation Info Center
    • Fairfield Heritage Courtyard
  • Business Directory
  • Join Us
    • Why Join The Chamber
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    • M2M
  • Sponsorship
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    • Community Calendar of Events
    • Chamber News
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      • Annual Awards Banquet
      • Barnyard Bash
      • Bike Fairfield
      • Blast Off Golf Tournament
      • Business After Hours
      • Candidate Forum
      • Career Connections
      • Holiday Lighting Dedication
      • Leadership Fairfield
      • Legislative Forum
      • Manufacturers Appreciation Luncheon
      • Member Appreciation Reception
      • Teacher Appreciation Day
      • Trees of Lights Campaign
    • Chamber Talk Radio Spotlight
  • Chamber Bucks
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