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The Local Food Movement in Iowa

posted on October 12, 2007 at 1:05 PM

The Local Food Movement in Iowa The growing local food movement: Is it a flash in the pan or a long term trend? What can this "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" campaign mean for farmers, consumers and even the state of Iowa's economy? Panelists are Rich Pirog, associate director of the Leopold Center in Ames; and Larry Cleverly of Cleverly Farms in Mingo.

Tags: agriculture farmers local food organic business economics

Distribution Company Helps Small Farmers Expand Their Market

posted on October 11, 2007 at 2:38 PM

Distribution Company Helps Small Farmers Expand Their Market Seeing a need to help small farmers and processors increase their sales, Bill Evans, a Kalona area businessman, created Kalona Organics. The company focuses on the distribution of produce, eggs and milk produced by Amish and Mennonite farmers. Evans says he expects a 40 percent increase in sales this year... up to $6.5 million.

Tags: agriculture organic produce dairy