Category Archives: Organic Foods & Farming

Urgent Action Alert: Tell Congress To Make Local Food , Small Farmers and Sustainable Agriculture Part of National Policy

Posted on July 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Tell Congress To Make Local Food , Small Farmers and Sustainable Agriculture Part of National Policy By Wendy Wasserman, Edible Iowa River Valley As you know, this summer, Congress is considering the Farm Bill under Iowa's own Senator Harkin's leadership. As … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Progressive Iowa NetworkOrganizing Summit Saturday, June 9, 2007 Iowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St.Iowa City, IA 52240 9 AM – 3PMAgenda:1.    Welcome2.    Introductions3.    Why a Progressive Network is important for Iowa4.    Democracy for America – Support for Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA ANNOUNCES 2007 FIELD DAYS

Posted on May 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA ANNOUNCES 2007 FIELD DAYS By Practical Farmers of Iowa (Iowa Farmers Union is sponsoring the Aug. 4 field day.)­Summertime is here and so is the season for Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Days.  Whether you’re a … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Beware the CAFOs.

Posted on May 29, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Food for Thought: Beware the CAFOs Originally Published In Radish Magazine By Dave MurphyPrinted and digital copies of this image are available for purchase. Digital delivery within minutes. Click here for details.SubmittedThe future construction of a new Triumph Foods slaughterhouse … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart’s Surprising Role in the Food Safety Crisis

Posted on May 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Wal-Mart’s Surprising Role in the Food Safety Crisis: An Editorial Comment on the Nation’s Largest Grocer By Larry Mitchell, Chief Executive, American Corn Growers Association With an ongoing food safety crisis involving everything from the recall of melamine-infused pet food … Continue reading →

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ISU Looking for Local Foods

Posted on May 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

ISU Looking for Local Foods By IFU Hello,   ISU Catering is interested in purchasing single-serving, packaged, shelf-stable Iowa products to add to a catering package.  They’re particularly interested in foods that are perceived as healthy, such as nuts, dried … Continue reading →

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Center for Sustainable Ag 20th Anniversary on July 10 – 11

Posted on May 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Center for Sustainable Ag 20th Anniversary on July 10 – 11 By the IFU You are invited to help the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture mark its 20th anniversary at a special celebration in Ames on July 10-11. Choose from … Continue reading →

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Take the Bus to the US Social Forum Jun 27th

Posted on May 17, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Take the Bus to the US Social Forum June 27thMark Your Calendars for the Progressive Event of the Year! By Caroline Vernon PACG is working on securing a bus (or two) to take a large Iowa contingent to Atlanta, Georgia … Continue reading →

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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit.  We … Continue reading →

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