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We're completely enamored with Sioux City artist, Toni Wheat. Her sketches of the Sioux City Farmers Market reveal the faces behind the food.
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Upcoming Events
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Nov. 11-12 South Dakota Local Food Conference (Huron, SD)
Nov. 24 Thanksgiving (find a turkey from a local supplier! Free-range turkeys can be found at the One Stop Meat Shop in Sioux City!)
Dec. 08 Statewide Regional Food Systems Working Group Meeting (Des Moines, IA)
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Greetings!
I hope you stocked up on root and vegetable crops to store this fall and winter! Now that the farmers markets are closed for the season, the cravings will soon begin for those hungry for homegrown. Whet your appetite by keeping up-to-date with local food happenings (yes, even out-of-season) with Flavors. We'll be unveiling some new maps, guides, trails, and maybe even videos in the coming months you won't want to miss. And don't forget to share the good information and food with your friends by sharing our network newsletter on your Facebook and Twitter! Laura Kuennen Regional Food Coordinator Iowa State University Extension & Outreach |
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Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Symposium
Friday, December 2, 2011
 Now is the time to start planning for your 2012 garden! Get started by learning the ropes from experienced local growers and University Extension horticulture specialists from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Features include South Dakota State University Professor of Forestry John Ball presenting "Specialty Crops--Not for the Timid!" and Tim Vala of Vala's Pumpkin Patch with "How Vala's Pumpkin Patch went from a U-Pick to a 40-day Fall Festival." Afternoon topics include fruit trees, aronia berries, grapes, ethnic vegetable varieties, organic insect and pest control, and community supported agriculture strategies. The symposium will be held at Stoney Creek Inn, 300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 from 12:00 to 5:15 p.m. Stay for a second presentation by John Ball about Trees and Flood Recovery. Register HERE or call Woodbury County Extension & Outreach at (712) 276-2157. |
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Leopold Center Publishes New Growers Manual
 The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture teamed up with GROWN Locally to help local food cooperatives improve their handling practices and meet food safety standards. But over here at Flavors we like it because it outlines harvesting and grading, cooling, cleaning, sanitation, and packaging directions for Iowa-grown food crops. Great information for both growers and consumers of local foods at farmers markets and grocery stores! Click here for the full press release and link to manual.
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Join us for an evening learning about Flavors of Northwest Iowa with a focus on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Hear Eden Valley Orchard & Farm owner, Tony Heisterkamp, talk about their farm and new CSA start-up while enjoying homemade apple crisp and hot apple cider straight from the orchard!
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Link to ISU Research and New Projects
 Follow ISU Extension & Outreach on Facebook for practical how-to education based on powerful university research.
"USDA awards Iowa State grant to develop bio renewable plant containers" for ANYONE who currently grows in petroleum-based containers but would prefer a harmless, sustainable alternative!
Harvesting and Storing Vegetables is a great publication for in-season harvest but also provides some tips on best prolonged winter storage conditions.
ISU Receives Grant to Develop Cold-Hardy Grape Varieties to help midwest and Iowa start-up wineries to grow, make, and sell quality wines to local and regional markets.
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Remind me again, why local food?
Need an additional reminder about the importance of buying locally grown sustainable foods? The USDA Economic Research Service recently updated their food price index forecast for the next two years. All food prices are projected to increase 3.5 to 4.5 percent. Sound like a good reason to participate in a local/regional food system that supports family farms that in turn support your local economy (not to mention appetite)? We think so! See the numbers for yourself. |
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Sincerely,
Laura Kuennen
Regional Food Coordinator
Iowa State University Extension
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